PARISHES

Middletown teen praises Catholic choir camp for helping her grow in skill, faith

The National Catholic Youth Choir camp was the opportunity of a lifetime for Angela Gibilisco, parishioner of St. Catherine Laboure Parish, Middletown.

Hightstown parishioner answers call to religious life

The smile on Sister Maria Anna Dela Paz’s face and the joyful tone in her voice tells it all. She is beyond thrilled with her decision to pursue a vocation.

Youth ministry, parish have a lot to do with VBS success

Vacation Bible School is a staple of children’s summer experience in the Diocese of Trenton, giving the youngest members of the Church an opportunity to learn about and express their faith through fun activities and games.

Red Mass for law returns to Long Branch

Invoking a tradition that goes back centuries, the Monmouth County Red Mass for judges, lawyers, law professors, law students and government officials in the legislative and executive branches will be celebrated Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. in St. Michael’s Church, 800 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. 

NJ Catholics of Asian subcontinent gather for second annual celebration

As the church of St. David the King, Princeton Junction, began to fill the afternoon of Aug. 17 for a multi-cultural Catholic celebration, it was clear that unity and diversity were abundantly present.

Point Pleasant Beach parish healing service for addiction draws more than 100

Conventual Franciscan Father Brennan Joseph Farleo drew from his own family experience with addiction as he shared how faith can move mountains for those in crisis as well as their families.

Bishop O'Connell celebrates Assumption Masses; prayer grotto blessed in Hamilton parish

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption...

Bishop O'Connell visits St. Dominic Parish for feast day festivities

The gentle hum of excited voices filled St. Dominic Church, Brick, as more than 1,200 people from multiple counties gathered Aug. 11 to honor the Feast Day of St. Dominic.

Hamilton parish celebrates grandparents on memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne

Catholic scholars are fond of pointing out that the most highly blessed grandparents in history are St. Anne and St. Joachim, whose grandson was Jesus Christ.

Healing service for addiction planned in Point Pleasant Beach

St. Peter Parish, Point Pleasant Beach, will host a healing prayer service Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. in the church at 406 Forman Ave. 

Father O’Reilly attributes 25 years of priesthood to God’s guidance

As Father Martin O’Reilly, pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, reflects on his 25th anniversary of ordination, he smiles when he thinks of how his journey to priesthood began with a missed subway stop.

Father Thomas Maher sees fulfillment, joy in parish life after Legionaries ministry

When Father Thomas Maher embarked on his mission of priestly service 25 years ago, he didn’t envision marking the significant milestone as pastor of Howell’s St. William the Abbot Parish.

Parish life, social concerns at heart of Father Lorentsen’s ministry

Celebrating 25 years as a friar-priest, Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Lorentsen has a ready answer when he speaks of his motivation: the joy of the Gospel.

Father Nestor Chavenia’s ministry spans 25 years, different borders

One important lesson that Father Nestor Chavenia has learned in his 25 years of priesthood is what it means to work in community with others. After all, he says, when people work together, they are better able to build up the Kingdom of God.

Msgr. Nolan looks back on 50 years of loss, love and fullness with God

Self-described as a man who has “always loved stories,” retired priest of the Diocese Msgr. Walter E. Nolan has drawn upon that appreciation in 50 years of priesthood, using his storytelling penchant for those of all ages in his homilies, and his understanding and love of other people.


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