PARISHES

Sent Forth in Faith: The Class of 2010

More than 1,700 young men and women received their diplomas from the 11 Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton this year. As they prepare to take the next step in their lives, The Monitor celebrates the Class of 2010 with full coverage of each high school's baccalaureate Mass …

Annual Tent Revival offers inspirational faith experience

Dynamic Catholic speakers, uplifting music, vendors, entertainment for children, plus music, food and family fun are the highlights planned for the 14th annual Catholic Tent Revival to be held on the grounds of St. Veronica Parish, Howell, June 27-29.

Trenton district to remove six special needs students from Sister Georgine School

Parents are fighting a decision by the Trenton School District that would pull their children out of a private Catholic special needs school and send them back to public schools.

Catholic community responds in faith to student's death

Family members and the school community of Mother Teresa Regional School, Atlantic Highlands, have joined in mourning Romeo VanBuskirk, a student who died after being struck by a car on the day he was set to graduate.

Thousands pay respects to fallen trooper at St. Veronica Church

Traffic came to a standstill around St. Veronica Church in Howell June 12 as scores of area residents lined Route 9 just miles from where the man they’d come to honor – Trooper Marc Castellano – had been struck and killed the week before.

Peter Nero returns for annual benefit show

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops will be back in Trenton this fall for their annual concert to benefit Morris Hall and St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center.

NJCC hosts Summer of Marriage Bus Tour

Maintaining its ongoing efforts to preserve the definition of mar­riage as the union of one man and one woman, the New Jersey Catholic Conference will host the National Organization for Marriage’s Summer of Marriage Bus Tour at noon July 20 at the Statehouse in Trenton.

'Down to earth and holy'

The three-night-tent revival, held every year on the grounds of St. Veronica Par­ish since 1997, has become a fixture of the summer land­scape in the greater Howell area. This year, as in many previous years, one of the highlights of the event was the appearance of Bishop John M. Smith, …

At 125 years, St. Anthony of Padua reflects on vibrant history

Two lively, multicultural celebrations were held in honor of the 125th anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown.Click here for photo gallery

St. Anthony of Padua has a distinguished history

Since its founding by Bishop Michael J. O’Farrell in 1885, St. Anthony of Padua Parish has seen much growth and change in its mission to serve the Catholic population of Hightstown.

'Summer for Marriage' bus tour rolls into Trenton

Bishop John M. Smith joined the National Organization for Marriage for a rally July 20 when their "Summer for Marriage" bus tour made a stop at the State House in Trenton. PHOTOS

Community of Nations

Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton, turned into a mini-United Nations July 16 when an international delegation of Religious Teachers Filippini sisters - coming from locations as far as Italy, Brazil, Ethiopia and India - returned to the church where the sisters first began ministering in the United States in 1910.Bishop …

Governor's Study highlights benefits of nonpublic schools

A report released by the New Jersey governor's office makes a strong case for the support of private and parochial schools, including the use of a tax credit scholarship program to benefit children of poor families.

Scripture scholar Scott Hahn gives lesson in defending the faith in Barnegat

Nearly 500 parishioners and guests packed St. Mary Church in Barnegat July 10 to hear nationally renowned Dr. Scott Hahn, author and professor of theology and scripture at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, speak on the signs of God’s existence and on the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Bishop Smith honored by Legatus

In a sentimental and spiritual gathering in Spring Lake, the Jersey Shore Chapter of Legatus honored Bishop John M. Smith for the support he has shown the organization since the chapter was established in 2002.


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