PARISHES
Religious education students lend helping hand to Haiti
Religious education students in Precious Blood Parish, Monmouth Beach, collected supplies to help survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Nativity Parish prepares for Parish Mission: God's Unconditional Love
The Ecclesia Committee of Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, has set the wheels in motion for the countdown to a four-day parish mission, “God’s Unconditional Love,” beginning May 16 at 4 p.m. to May 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Scholarship Act passes Senate committee, receives bishops' support
With the support of the New Jersey Catholic bishops, the Opportunity Scholarship Act passed the Senate Economic Growth Committee May 13 by a vote of 6-0.
Final honors for a fallen Ranger
21-year-old Army Sgt. Ronald A. Kubik, who lost his life in battle while serving in Afghanistan, was laid to rest May 2 following a funeral Mass celebrated in St. Benedict Church, Holmdel.
Safe Sitters: "Better Sitters Today, Better Parents Tomorrow"
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County is offering a number of “Safe Sitters” babysitting courses for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. The program instills confidence and provides medical knowledge to young child care workers while stressing the safety of both child and sitter.
School reps get charged up on building enrollment
Catholic school leaders received a lesson in how to manage all aspects of their enrollment process during a statewide marketing workshop.
TCA joins in national 'Stand Against Racism'
Among the diverse student body of Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, there is no place for racism. And when the opportunity arose for the school to voice their opposition to racist attitudes, the students of TCA were eager to participate.
Sunshine Foundation lifts dreams for special children
A group of special needs children were given a dream come true opportunity when they were whisked away to Disney World as part of the Operation Dreamlift program.
Hispanic Catholics welcome Holy Spirit in Pentecost celebration
More than 400 men, women and children representing the Hispanic Catholic communities of the diocese gathered on the eve of Pentecost to celebrate the birthday of the Church, and to welcome the Holy Spirit into their hearts and minds.
Scholarship Act gains ground as debate continues
A Senate bill that would use corporate tax credits to create scholarship funds for low-income students in failing school districts cleared one hurdle by passing the Senate Economic Growth Committee, but opposition to the bill from public school advocates remains strong.
TCA students commemorate First Communions in school celebration
Members of the second grade class in the Lower School at Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, participated in a special liturgy, May 19, celebrated by Msgr. Edward Arnister, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Trenton, commemorating their First Holy Communion.
Trenton Diocese joins North American relay to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
Two Knights of Columbus Councils in the diocese will participate in a North American effort to pay tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, through the Silver Rose program.
Bishop Smith joins Order of Malta on annual pilgrimage to Lourdes
Bishop John M. Smith joined a group of 400 people from the United States on the 25th annual Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, from April 28 to May 4.
Students give their all in Scholastic Olympics
Catholic elementary school students in Monmouth and Ocean Counties were among those who went toe to toe in tough competition during the 17th annual Scholastic Olympics, hosted earlier this spring by Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River.
Christ the King celebrates Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Christ the King Parish in Long Branch came together May 12 to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with a Mass and procession.
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