PARISHES

Box trucks furthering furniture ministry blessed

In an Aug. 4 ceremony, Msgr. Edward J. Arnister blessed two box trucks ...

‘LIFT’-ing up Hearts: Cohort youth group seeks greater outreach

“The shared resources, collaboration and duplication of efforts allow us to put forth a beautiful, Christ-centered ministry – we’re better together and it’s better for the kids,” Deacon Matt Nicosia, St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, said of the LIFT Youth Group.

Inez “Ginny” V. Fama, CRE in Hainesport parish

Inez “Ginny” V. Fama, the longtime religious education coordinator in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Hainesport, died July 25 in her Southampton home. She was 79.

Mass was time to give thanks for gift of grandparents

Preschooler Patrick Wright was happy to be at the 12:15 p.m. Mass July 26 ...

Application of the Apostolic Letter “Traditionis Custodes” in the Diocese of Trenton

In accordance with the July 16, 2021 apostolic letter motu proprio of His Holiness Pope Francis regarding the use of 1962 Roman Missal of Pope St. John XXIII, I have authorized its use in the following five designated parishes of the Diocese of Trenton: St. John the Baptist Parish in …

Bishop O’Connell visits Holmdel parish

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., made a special pastoral visit to St. Benedict Church in Holmdel on Sunday, July 11, to celebrate the 11 am feast day Mass of St. Benedict, the patron saint of the parish.

Co-Cathedral’s yearlong video series on St. Joseph continues on successful path

The yearlong online video series on “The Titles of St. Joseph” ... 

Words of Wisdom

Each year, commencement ceremonies offer the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and shared experiences of the graduating class. 

‘Service and Social’ was community-building experience for young adults

“There’s only so many times you can go out to dinner or go to the movies ...

Parish catechetical leaders gather for Mass with Bishop O’Connell

"Amazing.” That is the word Viviana Bonilla used to describe the ...

Parishes move forward in faith on post-COVID journey

Fist bumps, elbow taps, air waves and air hugs were replaced with firm, genuine handshakes at the Sign of Peace. 

Cinnaminson parishioner with Down syndrome promotes awareness with faith, determination

Jack Shallow has demonstrated savvy well beyond his 16 years of age.

Two-year Encounter Ministries course coming to Middletown parish

The Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal is gaining a new partner in its mission to promote growth in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

At closing Mass, Holy Spirit churchgoers bid farewell to iconic worship site

With its distinctive Gothic sanctuary tower, soaring stained glass windows and altars of gleaming carrara marble, ...

‘Welcome True Believers’: New devotional ties sci-fi, superhero themes to Christianity

Jennifer Schlameuss-Elsensohn looks for Christian themes in all aspects of her life – including one of her favorite genres, nerd culture.  


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