PARISHES

Anniversary Mass opens Catholic Schools Week in Rumson's Holy Cross School

As in many parishes with schools, Rumson’s Holy Cross traditionally begins Catholic Schools Week with a Mass celebrating the blessings and benefits of outstanding academic and religious programs offered in a nurturing environment.And this year, the Jan. 29 Mass also offered something more: a chance to share in the joy …

Parishes plan Scripture studies

St. Anselm Parish, Tinton Falls, and Epiphany Parish, Brick, have announced Scripture study offerings:

Notre Dame High School celebrates Black History Month with Mass, club activities

With rousing Gospel music and prayers for peace and healing, the monthly Mass in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, was an opportunity for the student body and faculty to focus not only on what makes them unique, but the Catholic faith they have in common.

Middletown parish to hold weekend retreat on power of Baptism

St. Mary Parish, Middletown, will present a retreat titled, “Baptized Priest, Prophet, King: Renewal of the Promises,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 in the church.

CWOZ to celebrate anniversary with retreat

Catholic Women of Zion Chapter 1 will mark its 28th anniversary with a retreat March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. William the Abbot Parish, 274 Lakewood Allenwood Road, Howell.

Hightstown parish continues tradition of supporting African children

Three children, three very different dreams. One hopes to be a teacher; another, a doctor. And for a young girl who lives with the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Africa after losing her parents, perhaps one day, she’ll find herself under the same roof as her extended family.

Conference participants reminded that clear communication is critical when dealing with end-of-life issues

Critically-ill patients and their loved ones ride an emotional roller coaster while facing the prospect of physical death. Yet during such a difficult time, there are many end-of-life discussions that need to take place. Clear and open communication between both the patients and their loved ones can make the journey …

CBA siblings visit Lasallian schools across the globe

Thanks to Christian Brothers Academy’s drive to inspire social awareness and philanthropy in its students, junior John Paragioudakis knows what it’s like to experience faith in action first-hand.

Barnegat parish to celebrate 75 years

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the 75th anniversary of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, July 23 at 1:30 p.m.


Students look to strawberries to learn about DNA

“DNA” is something people hear about or learn about, but is it something that can actually be seen? The answer is yes.  

Students reduce plastic waste during 'STREAM WEEK'

When Toms River’s Donovan Catholic launched its innovative “STREAM WEEK” in November, the aim was to “do something beautiful for the earth” by reducing the waste stream one plastic bottle at a time.

St. Paul Parish to host Seton Hall professor of Biblical studies

St. Paul Parish, Princeton, will present “The Suffering Servant, Christ and the Jewish People” with speaker Dr. Gregory Y. Glazov, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the St. Paul Spiritual Center Auditorium.

RBC nesting project marks quarter-century milestone

Due to a commitment to maintain and sustain the nest boxes they make for bluebirds, the students and alumni volunteers in Red Bank Catholic High School have stopped birds from leaving the nest of  Monmouth County to fly south for the last 25 years.  

Charity golf tournament June 12

St. Mary of the Lakes Knights of Columbus Council, Medford, is hosting its 10th annual charity golf tournament June 12 at Medford Lakes Country Club, 70 Oak Drive, Medford.


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