PARISHES
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.
Father Rocco A. Cuomo recalled as ‘true prophet’ during funeral Mass
Father Rocco A. Cuomo was fondly remembered as a “faithful servant, a great teacher and a kind and holy man.”
Returning to parish life a comfort for LBI couple
For Jeanette and Bob Poole, returning to in-person Mass has been an opportunity to reconnect with the Church and its sacramental graces. But it has also been about the need to give back to their parish community, too.
Continued Mass from home a bittersweet experience for some of Diocese's faithful
For some faithful, the time is still not right to return to in-person Mass.
Burlington couple winners of Longest Married Couple Project
When the Lipkas learned they were winners of Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Longest Married Couple Project
Advent, Christmas music by local cantor, organist now available
When Dr. Carly York responded to what she describes as “a true calling to sing and record music for Advent and Christmas”...
St. Leo the Great family’s resilience in faith, each other felt around the Diocese, beyond
Open any door to any home, and behind it, you’ll find a story. One filled with laughter and tears, family and loneliness, challenges and decisions, love and despair.
Ewing pastor remembered for compassion, presence, care of the sick
Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris, the pastor of Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, who died suddenly Nov. 2, was remembered as being a priest with “the heart of a good shepherd.”
Manalapan deacon, parish communities work to address diaper needs in Monmouth County
The idea to start collecting diapers for families in need some was borne of compassion for children living in poverty.
Toms River’s Mario Minervini remembered as champion for life
Words don’t fail Respect Life champions in the Diocese when they reflect on the life of Mario Minervini, who died Sept. 28 at age 96.
Funeral Mass for Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris scheduled
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial for Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris, pastor of Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, who died suddenly Nov. 2. The Mass will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 in St. James Church, 11 East Paul Ave., Trenton. There will …
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