PARISHES
Medford Knights honored with top Star Council Award
The presentation of a Star Council Award to a Knights of Columbus Council “is truly a distinction of a well-rounded council.”
Keyport parish plans Fatima procession, bilingual Rosary
A Shore-area parish named for the Blessed Mother will honor her with a public procession and the recitation of a bilingual candlelight Rosary.
Soldier, Brick parishioner lauded for being ‘peacemaker’
The late Staff Sgt. Vincent P. Marketta exemplified the core values of the U.S. Army, observed Father Edward Blanchett during a Mass of Christian Burial Sept. 18 in Visitation Church, Brick.
1,000 faithful attend 9/11 Mass with Bishop
On the evening of Sept. 11, a fall-like breeze blew across the grounds of St. Mary Church, carrying with it messages of guidance and hope.
Parish prays for dignity of all people during Prayer Service to Promote Racial Unity
The flickering of flashlights, cell phones and glowsticks illuminated their path as parishioners traveled the grounds of St. Catharine of Genoa Church, Holmdel, the evening of Sept. 9.
Three parishes unite for special service project
A lot more goes into each Blessing Bag for the impoverished than everyday hygiene and food items and a new pair of socks. Prayers, well-wishes and hopes for better tomorrows are also part of the package.
Macirowski blends skills, technology and prayer to compose musical tribute to Our Lady
The summer concert series in St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, was not cancelled this year because of all the rules and regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Emergency Fund a huge success for Toms River parish
Father Mark Kreder kept things simple when he began encouraging donations through the Diocese’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund back in March.
New catechetical leaders set to serve in parish ministry
A number of parishes around the Diocese are welcoming new staff to oversee their religious education programs and other catechetical offerings as teaching lessons move to new models this year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Religious education teaching models may be changing, but mission holds true
Pilar Acosta is facing a unique task: coordinating both the religious education programs and adult faith formation in not just one, but three languages – English, Spanish and Polish.
Advocacy champion urges participation in Church
In preparing for the new academic year and religious education in Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lakewood, Pilar Acosta is spearheading a hybrid in-person and at-home program that involves families.
For Angelo, serving in catechesis a surprise and a gift
For someone who never thought that God would call her to serve in catechetical ministry, Michelle Angelo has brought a lot of knowledge and experience to St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, where she coordinates, organizes and supervises the religious education program with more than 800 students in first through eighth grades.
Colombia native flourishing in St. Anthony, Hightstown
When Viviana Bonilla arrived in New Jersey three years ago, the first thing she sought out was a Catholic parish to call home.
‘All for the Glory of God,’ Forked River’s new CRE says
“Faith, Hope and Love.” These are the three elements Cindy Craft will use to “build a strong foundation” in her new position as coordinator of religious education in St. Pius X Parish, Forked River.
St. Mary catechist happy to help kids learn faith
When it comes to teaching young children about the Catholic faith, Julia Cullen’s main mission is to help them recognize God’s presence in their lives.
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