PARISHES
At the Blue Claws, a night of community and harmony for Lakewood parishes
The Lakewood Blue Claws may have come up short in their game against the Hagerstown Suns, losing 6-5, but there was no scarcity of winners on the field at FirstEnergy Stadium the night of June 15.
Lourdes schedules July blood drives
Although 60 percent of the United States’ population is eligible to donate blood, only five percent does so, according to the American Red Cross. That five percent must meet 100 percent of the need for blood in the country.
Neptune family festival testament to catechist's love of faith, family and friends
It was only fitting that the family festival in her name unfolded June 18 in Tamara Wilson-Seidle’s home town, at the high school from which she graduated, among those she loved.
Fun, educational summer activities abound in Diocese
Though the school year is drawing to a close, opportunities for students to learn and play will take place all over the Diocese of Trenton this summer. Below is just a sampling of the offerings within the four counties of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean.
Mother Teresa Regional closes after decade of serving Bayshore
Mother Teresa Regional School, Atlantic Highlands, celebrated 10 years of memories at a year-end family picnic June 5. Students, faculty, parents and alumni gathered on the grounds of the South Avenue school to recall the past decade of Catholic education in the regional grammar school that stood as a valued …
Holy Happenings: Handmade crafts sale, beach festival on tap at area parishes
Summer is here, which means there are plenty of outdoor festivals, special retreats and arts and craft events going on in the Diocese of Trenton’s parishes. Whether you’re visiting a new church while on vacation or staying put in your own parish, here are just a few events happening in …
St. Ann Parish to celebrate annual novena
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will celebrate its annual novena in honor of St. Ann, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus July 18-26.
Visitation Church Presents a Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France
A virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, will be presented July 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Visitation Parish, Brick.
San Alfonso Institutes provide learning, camaraderie
Ask Msgr. Casimir H. Ladzinski about why it was important for him to attend the Summer Institute that was offered for clergy July 3-8 in San Alfonso Retreat House, West End, and he responds with a quick and honest answer.
From the Philippines to Freehold -- Bishop shares Gospel message with Freehold faith community
For parishioners of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, the weekend of July 9-10 was one in which they had an opportunity to become enlightened about the challenges and faith of people who live more than half-way around the world.
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish holding novena, Mass for Peace & Hope
In a call to peace and to encourage hope in an uncertain world, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, in coordination with the Knights of Columbus, is inviting all to participate in a week of prayer. For the week beginning July 17, each of the parish’s daily and weekend Masses will …
Shining a light in the midst of darkness -- Faithful gather to pray for peace in Freehold church
In advance of a National Day of Prayer for Peace in our Communities, which the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for this fall, Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton have already begun to raise their voices in prayer.
Monmouth County Red Mass to recognize those seeking justice
In keeping with a 13th century tradition of celebrating a special Mass to invoke God’s blessing and the Holy Spirit’s guidance upon those charged with the pursuit of justice, a Red Mass will be celebrated in Monmouth County Oct. 2.
Relics of St. Maximilian Kolbe to be venerated in Diocese
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Auschwitz, Poland, the Conventual Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of the Angels Province, will be bringing the saint’s relics to two parishes in the Diocese of Trenton.
'One Among Them' -- Father Johnson takes Oath of Allegiance, becomes American citizen
On July 4, Father Gerald Johnson, pastor of Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish, Riverside, was one of many in his parish and local communities to observe Independence Day celebrations.
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