PARISHES

St. Vincent de Paul, Samaritan Center among organizations rewarded by Manalapan's Mayor's Gala

The season of joy abounded with community spirit Dec. 12 as funds raised in this year’s Mayor’s Gala in Manalapan Township were distributed to worthy charities including the St. Thomas More Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference and the Samaritan Center food pantry.

All Saints Regional School to become St. Mary Academy under administration of Barnegat parish

All Saints Regional Catholic School in Manahawkin, which has provided education to children in five Ocean County parishes for more than 20 years, will move away from its regional model and reopen in July 2019 as St. Mary Academy under the administration of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat. Msgr. Ken Tuzeneu, …

CBA welcomes faculty, students from Japan counterpart

Two Lasallian schools from across the world had an opportunity to come together to share traditions and learning experiences when Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, recently hosted a contingent of nearly 80 students and 10 faculty members  from Hakodate La Salle High School in Hokkaido, Japan.

Save the Date: 'Reboot! Live!' coming to Diocese in late January

Jackson’s two Catholic parishes – St. Aloysius and St. Monica – are each hosting a presentation of “Reboot! Live!” featuring Chris Stefanick, a multimedia event that’s designed to motivate all to become more engaged in their parish communities and energized about their Catholic faith.

Asbury Park's Haitian community marks New Year's with Blessed Mother, prayers for unity

Asbury Park’s faithful welcomed 2019 in the early morning hours of Jan. 1 by celebrating beloved traditions and praying for hope and peace in the New Year. Coming together for two great feasts, the Haitian community of Mother of Mercy Parish gathered for Midnight Mass in Holy Spirit Church and …

Point Pleasant Beach parish to host workshop on forgiveness

The inability to deal effectively with anger seems to be endemic to almost every culture. However, Church literature and the mental health field have identified forgiveness as the treatment of choice for anger.

St. Aloysius and St. Veronica Schools announce plans to form new Catholic academy

Two strong and successful Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton – situated just over three miles apart – will pool their resources and efforts to become a newly established Catholic Academy that will open its doors in September 2019. St. Aloysius School in Jackson and St. Veronica School …

Super Plunge planned for Feb. 3 in Brant Beach

The 15th Annual Super "Plunge" Sunday is scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m.

Catholic schools gearing up for annual Polar Plunge fundraiser

Going for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean in January may sound a bit daunting, but those who are planning to participate in the 13th annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Polar Plunge for Catholic Education are ready to take on the freezing temperatures and generate support for their beloved Catholic …

Brick parish to host storytelling program for children

One way to convey positive and spiritual messages to children in easy and understandable ways is through the art of storytelling.

Jackson parishes to host popular 'Reboot! Live!' presentations

“Reboot! Live!,” an initiative of Real Life Catholic, will return   Jan. 30-31 for another highly anticipated presentation in the Diocese of Trenton, this time in Jackson.

CBA adopts new 'device-free zone' in cafeteria

Face-to-face conversation has returned to the Christian Brothers Academy cafeteria this school year as the Lincroft secondary school has banned the use of computers, tablets and smartphones during its lunch periods. In September, the administration announced the cafeteria would become a “device-free zone” in order to offer the students a …

Christmas season concludes swimmingly in Keyport parish

Throughout Advent and Christmas, the Nativity scene that adorns the back wall of Keyport’s St. Joseph Church beckons faithful to turn their hearts and minds toward Bethlehem and the miracle of the Incarnation that took place in that tiny town 2,000 years ago.

Catholic Men's Conference slated for Feb. 23 in Middletown

Catholic Men for Jesus Christ will present its 22nd Annual Men’s Conference on Feb. 23 in St. Mary Parish, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown.

St. Greg's plans collection, Mardi Gras to benefit The Joy of Sox

Helping the homeless to battle the bitter temperatures of winter, the Women of Spirit group of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square, and Hamilton Council Knights of Columbus have two events planned.


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