PARISHES
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.
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”...
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