PARISHES

Navy SEAL candidate, ‘child of God’ mourned at funeral Mass

“He was infused with an invisible gift of God dwelling in his soul,” said Father Michael A. Gentile ...

Blessing Bag Brigade is Holmdel youth group’s latest outreach effort

Knowing it was the middle of winter and hearing actual stories about ...

A celebration for Msgr. Dermond’s 80th birthday

Members of the Haitian community in Mercer County hosted a celebration for Msgr. John K. Dermond’s 80th birthday Feb. 5 in St. Anthony Church hall, Hamilton. 

Lessons in Marriage

What makes for a healthy, successful marriage through good times and bad?

Newly-named Msgr. Apoldite responds with humility to news of papal honor

It was a late morning phone call on Nov. 29, one that Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., was ...

‘Treasures of the Church’ relics to be featured Feb. 16 in Co-Cathedral

Companions of the Cross Father Carlos Martins, a Vatican-appointed expert on relics, will present  ...

Forum educates Respect Life supporters about recent N.J. bill, next steps

“Eager for information” may best describe the audience that turned out on a Jan. 26 evening to hear ...

Trenton Diocese’s faithful are prayerful presence at March for Life

Abigail Ingram promptly responds to anyone who ...

Senior couple begins new journey as husband and wife

Josette Peterson has helped many couples prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony...

New year, new focus on parish life

New Year’s resolutions represent the most hopeful, determined and generous aspects of one’s character – the best part of oneself.

Local respect life events planned in diocese

There are numerous ways the faithful in the Diocese can support respect life efforts,

Advent missions inspire parishes with new zeal for faith, ministry

Finding time before Christmas to pause and ponder is an annual challenge 

Children in Belmar parish find artistic ways to tell the Christmas story

Whether they drew pictures or recited lines, the talents of young people from St. Rose Parish, Belmar, were tapped to share the Christmas story with others.

Parishes celebrate Christmas 2021 with great joy, much hope

Parish communities around the Diocese opened wide their doors and were ever ready to ...

Simbang Gabi Masses emphasize joyful Advent anticipation

Reviving the time-honored Filipino tradition of celebrating the novena of Masses ...


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