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Teen suicide prevention seminar in Hamilton Square offers key tools for parents, teachers
Responding to the rising number of teenage suicides, including several within the Diocese of Trenton during the past two years, more than 600 parents, educators and concerned adults recently attended a suicide prevention seminar in St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square. “It’s so important to have this conversation, as …
Long Beach Island 'Super Plunge' slated for Feb. 4
St. Francis Community Center, Brant Beach, and the swim teams of Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin, are co-sponsoring their 14th annual fundraiser with a dip in the icy-cold Atlantic Ocean on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4.
St. Raphael-Holy Angels to host evening of prayer Jan.22
The Respect Life Committee of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, will hold an Evening of Prayer Jan. 22 to observe the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
Long Branch area parishes walk with families in time of profound grief
It has been said that as a Catholic funeral speaks to the hearts of those gathered, it also witnesses to the wider world about the hope of life everlasting with Our Lord.
St. Paul principal to speak on Catholic schools
The St. Paul Parish Adult Faith Formation series will offer a presentation on “Catholic Schools and the Parish: A Partnership with Future” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Spiritual Center at 214 Nassau Street, Princeton.
Schools looking forward to annual Polar Plunge
Schools in the Diocese of Trenton have reaped the rewards from the annual Polar Plunge for Catholic Education in the past, and are eager to do so again this year.
St. Hedwig Church welcomes Bishop O'Connell for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
On the day when Catholics throughout the world were reminded of their call by Pope Francis to respond in Jesus’ name to welcome the stranger, the immigrant, the refugee, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., noted three elements a person is required to have when responding to the call of God …
St. Isaac Jogues MLK Day of Service project warms hearts and bodies
It may have been below freezing outside, but there was a warm and fuzzy feeling inside St. Isaac Jogues Church, Marlton, as parishioners and friends joined together Jan. 14 to make cozy fleece blankets that will bring comfort to those fighting cancer. “People who are happier are people who have …
Buffet fundraiser Feb. 24 to benefit Good Counsel Homes
Following up the pro-life events of January, a buffet fundraiser for Good Counsel Homes will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., Feb. 24, in St. Margaret School, 773 Third St., Woodbury Heights.
St. Francis Center spring activities announced
Registration for spring activities at St. Francis Community Center, Brant Beach, will open Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. The Center serves the entire southern Ocean county area, providing year-round educational, social, recreational and self-development activities and programs for all ages.
Catholic Women of Zion marks 29 years with retreat
Catholic Women of Zion Chapter 1 will mark its 29th anniversary with a retreat to be held Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon in Holy Family Church, 1139 East County Line Rd., Lakewood. The day will begin with Mass celebrated at 8 a.m. in Holy Family Church by Father Michael …
Lawrenceville parish to hold mini spiritual growth course
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will hold an eight-session mini course “The Christian Spiritual Journey” Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 through March 26 in the church at 1253 Lawrence Road.
Diocesan priests to lead European trip, including Oberammergau Passion Play
Once every 10 years, as each new decade begins, some 2,000 local residents of the little Bavarian town of Oberammergau come together to present the Passion Play, a dramatic recreation of Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection.
'Reboot! Live!' set for April in St. Leo the Great Parish
At a time when more and more people seem to be asking the question, “What does faith have to do with my life?” the parish of St. Leo the Great, Lincroft, is hosting a dynamic event meant to answer that question for people of all ages. "Reboot! Live!" – an …
Georgian Court University student leaders jump start semester with service
Except for the 60 or so student leaders assembled in the Casino of Lakewood’s Georgian Court University, the campus was nearly empty Jan. 19.
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