PARISHES

Restored chapel highlights new school year for Manahawkin students

The start of the school year took on added significance for students in All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin.

St. Pius X Parish church marks decade of faith

It took two days to celebrate a beloved 10-year-old’s birthday in Forked River’s St. Pius X Parish, and in this instance, the guest of honor was the one giving all the gifts.

Burlington County faithful seek Mary's intercession at Rosary Feast

The Blessed Mother’s message about the power of prayer through the recitation of the Rosary was not lost on the hundreds of faithful who gathered in Sacred Heart Church, Riverton, Oct. 5 for the third annual Night of Prayer for Families and Friends

In Long Branch parish, men come together to pray, become spiritually renewed

It is not a common sight to see a gathering of men dedicated to praying the Rosary together today. For most men, fellowship and a sense of community seem to be found in bars or on the sports’ field.

Trenton pilgrims travel to Rome to witness canonization of St. Teresa of Kolkata

Karin Duffy recalls well the moving experience of meeting Mother Teresa of Kolkata and receiving the special gift of Rosary beads from the recently-canonized saint.

Catholic education is about leading others to Jesus, says Bishop

The foundation of any organization is based on its identity – “who you are” – and its mission—“what you do.” And in the realm of Catholic education, its identity has always been – ever since the first Catholic school was built in the United States – rooted in the life, …

For 22 years, 'Taste' has helped Burl. Co. domestic violence victims

There’s one Wednesday evening each October when Stephen Keiluhn, Cathy Gunn, Christine McHale and Art Angerman, look forward to closing up their respective businesses a few hours early, head to The Merion in Cinnaminson, and work together to help raise awareness on an important cause – domestic violence.

Princeton series features talk on ISIS, extremism

The rising tide of Islamic fundamentalism has raised many questions about democracy and the rule of law in the Middle East.

Children from around Diocese take lead in celebrating All Saints Day

All Saints Day was marked Nov. 1 in parish and school communities across the Diocese of Trenton, with everything from lessons on the lives of saints to students dressing up for the day as chosen saints.

Federal grant to help keep college students on track

Georgian Court University, Lakewood, is the recipient of a new federal grant, worth more than $1.9 million over a five-year period that will help the university expand academic support services and keep students on track for timely graduation. The award from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III grant program …

Parish mission of spiritual renewal scheduled in Monmouth Beach

Precious Blood Parish, Monmouth Beach, will hold a parish mission of spiritual renewal “Open My Mind, Heart and Eyes O Lord,” Nov. 6 through Nov. 9 in the church at 72 Riverdale Avenue.

At annual Spirituality Conference, Sister Joyce Rupp opens the door to light

In times of despair and stress, the watches of the night can be seem desolate and interminable.  

Upcoming program at Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University (GCU), Lakewood, will host a presentation by Mercy Sister Mary Louise Miller, principal of  Sisters Academy of New Jersey Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Little Theatre.  

Jenny Nordberg, Author of "The Underground Girls of Kabul," to Speak at Georgian Court University

Jenny Nordberg, the award-winning journalist and author of The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan, is one of Georgian Court University’s featured speakers this fall.

Big turnout as community joins Blue Ribbon festivities

Green may be the official color of St. Peter School, but on Nov. 14, deep blue was the predominant hue as the Point Pleasant Beach community turned out in force to celebrate the institution’s designation as a 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.


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