PARISHES

Niceties Club makes prom dreams come true for underprivileged girls

Attending one’s high school prom might seem like a given rite of passage for many students – that is, unless you are unable to afford the customary attire.

Toms River parish and schools unite as family over loss of beloved drama teacher

A Donovan Catholic Facebook post announcing the passing May 18 of Karin Krenek remembered her as “the kind of teacher who makes impressions on the lives of her students, inspiring them to reach higher; the kind of a friend whose hugs and smiles and laughter uplifted them on tough days; …

Vegetables, chicks, zoos all products of St. Dominic STEM lab

With STEM curriculum at the forefront of Catholic education in the Diocese of Trenton, the days of only reading, writing and “rithmatic” are long gone.

St. Ann parishioner spearheads pillowcase project for hospitalized children

Julia Bannon, newly initiated member of St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, wasted no time putting her Catholic mission of service into practice.

Role of laity in the Church discussed in Fair Haven

“Our panel on the ‘Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity’ is a discussion for the laity.

Parish Afternoon Tea a time of fellowship and Catholic connection

For each of the saints, blesseds and venerables of the Church there is a symbol.

Walk of Hope raises $10K for Catholic Charities

Braving the weather for 3.1 miles through Mercer County Park, participants in Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton’s 5th annual Walk of Hope donned rain gear May 19 and banded together to raise funds for the institution’s various programs – and walked away more than $10,000 stronger.

Medford parish marks 75 years with Mass of Thanksgiving

With songs of praise and prayers of gratitude, 600 faithful gathered in Medford’s St. Mary of the Lakes Church with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. June 10. There, they celebrated the 75th anniversary of a parish that began with a handful of families in a log cabin, and grew over …

Sisters spearhead effort at Fair Haven parish to protect girls in impoverished countries

The goal of volunteers in Nativity Parish, Fair Haven – to provide girls in impoverished countries the chance to own their own dress – can ultimately help protect them from human trafficking.

Spring Lake students, parishioners make a difference a world away

“Mission of Mercy Uganda,” the outreach program of St. Catharine School and St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake, has existed as an integral part of the faith community for 16 years. What began as a diocesan twinning with the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero, Uganda, was continued by St. Catharine’s with annual …

SPS students' Read to Feed funds will help purchase animals for families

When teachers in St. Paul School invited representatives from the nonprofit organization Heifer International to speak about participating in its Read to Feed program in April, they were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response.

An 84th birthday surprise for Villa's Sister Lillian

Longtime president of Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing, Filippini Sister Lillian Harrington, was feted by students and staff with a surprise 84th birthday party in the school cafeteria June 5.

St. James Parish campus installs solar panels

The campus of St. James Parish, Red Bank, has come up with 1,224 ways to rein in energy costs while adhering to the principles outlined in Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si: On Care for our Common Home”: new solar panels atop the buildings of the Monmouth County faith community.

Jackson kindergartener's Christmas artwork receives national recognition

An early Christmas present came by way of a national award for Penelope Michael. The kindergarten student in St. Aloysius School, Jackson, recently learned that she was one of 24 students nationwide to have her artwork chosen as a winner in the annual Missionary Childhood Association’s Christmas Artwork Contest. She …

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine!-- Parishes uphold beloved tradition to mark Corpus Christi feast

Parishes around the Diocese upheld a centuries’ old tradition by observing the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ June 3. With their pastors and parish priests, faithful joined in solemn outdoor Eucharistic processions during which the Blessed Sacrament was exposed and prayerfully carried around the parish grounds.  


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