PARISHES
Marlton faithful, Moorestown students honor MLK
Faithful across the Diocese of Trenton honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 18 by serving others.
Deacon John ‘Jack’ F. Vassallo Jr., formerly of Willingboro parish, dies
Deacon John Francis Vassallo, Jr., formerly of Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, died Jan. 8 at age 78 in Virginia.
Video series scheduled on “The Titles of St. Joseph”
In celebration of the Year of St. Joseph, St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, will host a 12-session video series, ...
Brick food pantry sees need nearly triple during pandemic
The Helping Hands Ministry begun in 1982 at Epiphany Parish, Brick, has grown from a small food pantry to one that supported nearly 3,000 per year prior to the pandemic, or approximately 250 per month from Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Local businessman pays it forward through church decorating gift
Growing up in the 1970s, Paul Pennacchi vividly recalls the colorful Christmas flowers and decorations ...
In Marlton, many hands work to brighten Christmas for those in need
Throughout the year, the Helping Hands Ministry in St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, strives to help folks who are ...
Medford parish launches yearlong campaign to ‘develop holy habits'
As do any wise travelers preparing for an arduous journey, the parishioners in St. Mary of the Lakes have been consulting a faith-centered roadmap designed to examine their actions and enrich their Advent preparations and beyond.
Lessons and Carols comes to Holmdel parish for first time
This Advent, St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will present its first Festival of Lessons and Carols with the goal of instilling hope and joy to all during the ongoing pandemic.
Lawrenceville parish’s virtual Advent programs open to all
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend its virtual Advent programming, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 7000.
Music ministers find new ways to bring hope through song this Christmas
Carols and hymns have long been the harbingers of Christmas, igniting and nurturing the Christmas spirit in hearts yearning for the joy of the season – and in that sense, this year will be no different, thanks to parish musicians across the Diocese who have been adapting during the pandemic.
Reflections on Advent, Christmas invite passers-by to encounter Christ in new ways
Knowing that the holidays during COVID-19 will necessitate distance and perhaps even remote means of spiritual connection, parishes have found new ways to bring Advent and Christmas to the community.
Holy Spirit Church closure to help ensure Catholic presence in Asbury Park
When Divine Word Father Miguel Virella arrived in Holy Spirit Parish nearly 10 years ago, he knew he soon would be helping to shepherd the merger of several Asbury Park parishes. He had one plea for the then-pastor – friend and mentor Father William McLaughlin.
Tabernacle parish plans live Nativity and gift donation drive-through
Building on the success of other gift drives during the pandemic, Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, has invited people to “Christmas. Giving. Drive.” to view a live Nativity scene and donate gift items for residents of New Lisbon Developmental Center.
Matawan parish delivers Thanksgiving meals, encouragement to area seniors
Thanksgiving was a little more joy-filled for many seniors in Matawan despite the coronavirus ...
Faithful across nation collect 1 ton of mac & cheese for shore parish food donation
The spiritual riches of a livestream community Mass, coupled with a definition of the word “parishioner” as a neighbor with no tangible bounds, has resulted in a mammoth donation of food for one parish along the Jersey Shore.
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