PARISHES

Local Knight wins NJ Governor’s Award for servicemen, women outreach

James E. Stoever of Epiphany Parish, Brick, was named a medallion winner of the 2020 New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award in a virtual ceremony held Feb. 21.

Faithful in Diocese hear messages of penance, hope on Ash Wednesday

On the morning of Ash Wednesday, Joe and Marybeth Walsh had their hearts firmly planted in the hope that comes with the season of Lent.

Faithful attend Day for Life in Mount Laurel church

In the weeks leading up to the March for Life in Washington, Father Christopher Colavito wondered aloud to another priest what could be done to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision since those in the Diocese would not be traveling to Washington due to the pandemic.

Bells toll in Hainesport for lives lost to abortion

More than 80 parishioners from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish and persons serving on the Burlington County Respect Life Committee prayed in peaceful protest as they paid tribute to the lives lost to abortion over the past 48 years.

During Mass, rally, faithful pray for lives lost to abortion

Tears welled in Alma Santiago’s eyes as she reflected on the Respect Life Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton – a tradition she faithfully upholds each year.

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.


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