PARISHES

Gennesaret retreat slated for May

Those with life-changing illness are invited to apply to attend the May 18-20 Gennesaret weekend retreat in the Newark Archdiocesan Retreat Center, Kearney.

Moen assumes role as St. Francis Medical Center's new president

St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, will meet its enthusiastic new president April 23 – Daniel P. Moen, a seasoned health care executive with more than 35 years of health system and hospital leadership experience.

Spring Lake priest to cycle NYC to raise money for girls in South Sudan

For many people, the scenario seems unreal. An adolescent girl is whisked away without warning by family members, accompanied, perhaps, by police or soldiers, to be forced into marriage often against the wishes of one or both parents.

RBC collaborates with area schools to raise $118K for mental health

Red Bank Catholic High School students and faculty members participated in The Ridge Road Run April 15.

Golf outing set to raise funds for athletics

St. Paul School, Princeton, will hold its 23rd annual Bob Cronin Memorial Golf Outing benefiting St. Paul Athletics beginning with a 1 p.m. shotgun start May 11 at Mountain View Golf Course, 850 Bear Tavern Road, Ewing.

St. Ann School students earn accolades at Mercer County science fair

Four students in St. Ann School, Lawrenceville, earned awards for their entries at the annual Mercer County Science & Engineering Fair, held March 11-12 in the town’s Rider University.

Suspect arrested in St. Hedwig Church burglary

A man suspected of stealing a gold chalice from St. Hedwig Church, Trenton, has been arrested after police say he later attempted to break into the city’s St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral.

Students across Diocese all smiles on annual Day of Service

The Diocese’s 31 Catholic elementary schools were abuzz with excitement April 27 as its students filled bags with toys, books, puzzles, snacks and more as part of the annual Day of Service.“The generosity was overwhelming,” said coordinator Lynn Faugno as St. Peter School, Point Pleasant, filled with the excited voices of children …

Catholic Schools Day of Service sees kids helping sick kids feel loved

Thanks to the combined efforts of the 31 Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton, children being treated in area hospitals will know a little more comfort and peace. “It wasn’t an assignment to us – it was something we wanted to do,” said Alex Feuer, eighth-grader in St. …

Volunteers focus on beautifying earth, neighborhood

Earth Day inspired schools and organizations across the Diocese of Trenton April 22 to respond to Pope Francis’ call for the care of creation, taking time to participate in cleanup projects and planting.

Pray for Vocations program expands into schools

Lori Bonfrisco admits that she rarely thought about the importance of supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life through prayer.

Fire fails to prevent candidate from receiving Confirmation

As an eighth-grader preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Lahaina Lorenzo learned about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom, Piety, Understanding, Knowledge, Fear of the Lord, Counsel and Fortitude.

Fathers, sons hear about manhood, virtue at Barnegat gathering

Aiming to help fathers guide their sons into manhood with virtue and good character, the first annual “Legacy of Virtue” breakfast and commissioning for men and boys was hosted April 22 in St. Mary of the Pines Church and Parish Center, Manahawkin.

Principal McKenna to retire after 21 years of service to Lawrenceville school

John McKenna, who has served as principal of St. Ann School, Lawrenceville, for the past 21 years, will retire at the end of the school year in June.

St. Gregory students learn about other peoples, cultures

This spring, students in St. Gregory the Great Academy explored the rich tapestry of nations around the world without ever leaving their Hamilton Square Catholic elementary school.


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