PARISHES
With cautious optimism, journey back to church continues in parishes around Diocese
Reservations requested but not required.” That’s how Father Edward Blanchett refers to the “cautious but joyful” ongoing reopening of in-church Masses at Brick’s Visitation Parish.
Parish, school choirs uniting in song despite physical distance
Quarantine precautions may be preventing vocalists and instrumentalists from worshiping through music in church, but their...
Midsummer Christmas cheer delivered by Tabernacle’s faithful
To hear Jeff Siedlecki tell it, the entire operation began with an idea and a single phone call.
Technology makes summer religious ed programs a virtual reality
With continuing COVID-19 limitations in place, the Diocese of Trenton’s parish religious education programs had a decision to make: whether to go ahead with summer instruction, and if so, what that might look like.
Three generations take on altar server duties in Hopewell
At St. Alphonsus Parish in Hopewell, members of three generations of McAlindens have served.
Lakewood marks completion of Faith In Our Future process
While the July 1 merger of St. Mary of the Lake and St. Anthony Claret Parishes marks a “milestone on a long journey,” for Lakewood’s two Catholic parishes, the date is also significant on a diocesan level as it brings the implementation phase of the Faith in Our Future process …
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish prepares to serve Lakewood faithful
There’s a lot of positive energy and hopeful comments being shared about the coming together of St. Mary of the Lake and St. Anthony Claret Parishes and what it could mean for the Catholic community in Lakewood.
Parish food banks see increased need during COVID-19
The impact of the coronavirus has definitely had an impact on the number of people in need of basic necessities such as food – so say those who work close with such ministries.
With care, caution, parishes of Diocese welcome faithful back to in-church Masses
Faithful across the Diocese of Trenton were tearfully grateful to once again receive the Eucharist at Mass after nearly three months away from their parish pews.
Catholic leaders in Diocese condemn Floyd death, discuss division
In the days following George Floyd’s death, protests and calls for racial justice and equality have been taking shape across New Jersey, including throughout the four counties of the Trenton Diocese.
Parishes mark Pentecost with in-car Masses
Parishes including St. Mary of the Lake and St. Anthony Claret, both Lakewood, and St. Leo the Great, Lincroft, were but two from around the Diocese to observe the Solemnity of Pentecost with in-car Masses the weekend of May 30-31.
In letter to parishioners, Seaside Park pastor addresses closing of churches
Some parishioners are expressing their disappointment and even anger that Saint Junipero Serra Parish has not opened its church doors for the celebration of Sunday Eucharist. We have not had public Masses, and we will not do so at this time.
Families flock to weekend in-car Masses
In addition to his priestly vestments, Father Cesar Rubiano wore a fitted facemask March 23 as he greeted each vehicle of parents, grandparents and children that pulled up for the in-car Mass at St. Joachim Church.
Livestream Memorial Day Masses scheduled
In the midst of what will be a very different experience of Memorial Day weekend because of the impact and changes that have been brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic, several parishes around the Diocese have turned to technology to help parishioners to prayerfully commemorate the American federal holiday
Faithful, priests celebrate first-time gathering for in-car Masses
John Vasturia was one of the first to attend the in-car Masses allowed in the Diocese of Trenton as of May 18.
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