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Lourdes cardiology to host free heart health fair

Physicians from Lourdes Cardiology are hosting a free health fair called “Heart Health: Facts and Strategies.”

Annual Blessing of Nativity at State House set

Father Brian Woodrow, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, and chaplain of St. John the Baptist Council, Knights of Columbus, Allentown, is expected to join members from Knights of Columbus councils for the annual Blessing of the Nativity Dec. 10 starting 10:30 a.m. at the New Jersey State …

Get a faith boost at 'Reboot! Live!' event in Red Bank

Hear the word “reboot,” and it’s easy to think that it has something to do with hitting “control,” “alt” and “delete” on a computer keyboard at the same time.

RBC's 'Bring Your Own Device Program' enhances learning

In an effort to put students at the center of their experiences and empower them to take more control of their own learning, Red Bank Catholic High School, invites them to participate in the school’s Bring Your Own Device Program where they use personal technology devices during the school day.

LIFE St. Francis community enjoys Thanksgiving feast in new home

When it came to counting their many blessings, the LIFE St. Francis community had an extra blessing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

Deal faithful mark first Sunday of Advent with Mass of Thanksgiving for restored church

Much more than just a building, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Deal, has stood as a testament to faith on the Monmouth County coastline for 101 years.

OLS alum, author makes alma mater visit

The students in Our Lady of Sorrows School, Mercerville, were excited the day when published author Edward Bloor visited their school. And what made his visit even more exciting was learning that Bloor was one of their own.

GCU's community service efforts lead to national honor

For students, faculty and staff of Georgian Court University, Lakewood, it was a great privilege to have their school recognized with a national honor for its commitment to community service.  

SJVHS student starts Light the Candle chapter

When Kristen Battista, sophomore in St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, heard about the Light the Candle organization – a nonprofit movement that provides free, handmade birthday cards to foster children in group and foster homes – she was moved to bring the program to her fellow students.

'Elvis' to join support of Catholic schools in annual Polar Plunge

Those looking for an “Elvis” sighting can head to the promenade (boardwalk) outside of Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, Long Branch, on Jan. 8, where more than 1,000 “Elvis Presleys” will then gather on the nearby beach and in the ocean.  

Faithful throughout fall

Cold temperatures have finally landed in the Trenton Diocese, but for most of the fall, it was unseasonably warm, offering a welcome extension to those desiring to pray outdoors in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton.

Collaborative spirit sings a joyful tune in Lakewood parishes

A shared love of service to the Church through music and a fervent desire to foster community by working together served as the foundation for two parish choirs to commemorate the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron of church musicians, to end the liturgical year and begin the Advent season …

Hamilton students sing in Christmas at Carnegie Hall

Young singers attending St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, recently had the opportunity to kick off the Christmas season with a special performance on an acclaimed, national stage.

Videos spotlight best of Diocese's Catholic schools

From the intersection of faith and athletics, to service in the community, video spotlights recently added to the Catholic Schools Have It All website showcase some of the many attributes and activities of Catholic schools throughout the Diocese.  

Hundreds join in food, faith dialogue at interreligious luncheon

Swapping the traditional turkey dinner for falafels, hummus and spiced lamb, chicken and rice, 350 people of different faiths spent the Sunday before Thanksgiving breaking bread and discussing their religious differences, but more importantly, their similarities.


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