PARISHES
Catholic Daughters celebrates 65 years of service in Middletown
For the past 65 years, the mission of the ever-faithful group of Catholic women meeting in Middletown can be distilled into just two words: unity and charity.
Mailbox project honors beloved teacher, is source of hope
The new mailbox that’s been installed by the entrance to Donovan Catholic, Toms River, has nothing to do with the U.S. Postal Service.
Ken Jennings named president of Notre Dame High School
The board of governors of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, recently announced that Ken Jennings will assume the role as the school’s president effective July 1.
Candlelight vigils illuminate respect for life
Faithful stood up for the sanctity of life April 13 during two candlelight vigils held outside Monmouth County Planned Parenthood offices.
Laudato Sí' inspires St. Mary parishioner to spearhead beach cleanup
When Michael Bruno, a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, was looking for a way to bring the Church and community together, he immediately thought of cleaning his beloved beach.
Faithful find peace, take heart in Divine Mercy
On the day dedicated to remind the world’s faithful of God’s infinite mercy, and that no mortal soul is beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness, faithful from the Diocese joined with their brothers and sisters throughout the world in commemorating the Feast of Divine Mercy April 28.
Bishop makes pastoral visit to Long Beach Island parish, confirms 50 candidates
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., visited the Diocese’s southernmost parish of Ocean County May 6, conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation and visiting with the friars and staff of St. Francis of Assisi, Brant Beach.
Multicultural club, annual retreat help students to live in a diverse world
Graduating senior Nabia Evans admits the next phase of her life will be exciting – and a bit scary – but with the help of her school’s multicultural club, she’s more prepared to face the future.
Pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima to visit Toms River parish
A pilgrim statue commissioned by Pope Francis in 2017 of Our Lady of Fatima that has been known to travel internationally is making a stop in the Diocese of Trenton. A statue will visit St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, May 12-13. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. May 12, the parish …
'Dining in the Kingdom' retreat planned for June 8
Sacred Doorways, a nonprofit organization that has as its mission to serve the community through thought-provoking, spiritual retreats and events, will host a luncheon retreat, “Dining in the Kingdom – A Menu for the Feast of Life,” from noon to 3 p.m. June 8 in St. Joan of Arc Parish, …
With eye on future, Hainesport worship center breaks ground
Tucked away in a quiet, residential area of Hainesport, the quaint, white building that is home to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish blends into its neat surroundings.
'Shark Tank' project brings out innovation in students
In the auditorium of St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, a painting of a swimming shark was set at center stage the morning of May 9.
Kateri Day Camp begins 43rd season of service to low-income children
As the school year draws to a close, summer day camps throughout the region prepare their campus and staff to supervise a joyful onslaught of youngsters eager to swim, run, jump and play while their parents are at work.
Parishioners of all ages come together to celebrate Blessed Mother
It was as if there was a meeting of old friends between faithful from two Toms River parishes as youngsters from St. Joseph visited the faithful of St. Maximilian Kolbe May 12 for the parish’s May Crowning.
New leadership team for Dominican Sisters of Hope
During a late April Chapter gathering in Tarrytown, N.Y., the Dominican Sisters of Hope elected new leadership team members. The Chapter had as its theme, “Sojourners Embracing Communion.”
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