PARISHES

Bishop blesses SVDP Thrift Shop in Brick

“Your hands are the hands of our Lord,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., told volunteers and staff as he looked around the full shelves and clothes racks that make up the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Brick.

Traveling Fatima statue to visit Lakewood church

St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Lakewood, will host the International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima from Oct. 14 to 15.

Parish to host ‘Rediscover the Eucharist’ afternoon Oct. 19

St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, will host an afternoon presentation on “Rediscover the Eucharist” Oct. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the church located at 165 Bethany Road.

Rosary Walk a time to pray, get exercise

On any given Saturday morning, weather permitting, Long Bridge Park in Hainesport is bustling with activity. Among the joggers and cyclists getting their workouts, kids enjoying the playground and families setting up picnic tables, is a group of faithful setting out on one of the walking trails with Rosaries in …

Lawrenceville parish cares for creation by building solar panel bridge

Parishioner Cullan Evan smiled as he watched the blessing of the new solar-paneled bridge that stretches across the parking lot between St. Ann Church, Lawrenceville, and the parish school.

Toms River parishes to host drug recovery event

The Roman Catholic Churches of Toms River (RCCTR) will host a drug recovery event titled “Peer Recovery Support: The Missing Link” 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3

Keyport students celebrate God’s creation with aquarium visit

Twenty-seven children from first grade to Confirmation were wide-eyed and eager to learn more about God’s creatures – like horseshoe crabs and seals – during a visit to Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach.

Church of the Korean Martyrs celebrates 25 years of culturally rich history

The silver anniversary of the Church of the Korean Martyrs was celebrated Sept. 22 ...

Youth talents to be highlighted at parish arts festival

An afternoon that highlights the artistic talents of youth is planned for Oct. 6.

Bishop installs Father Sumanga as pastor of Hightstown parish

In the little more than two months since arriving as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Father Oscar B. Sumanga has come to feel very much at home.

Catechesis creates opportunities for education, healing

Catechetical Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday in September and represents a day in which we recognize all of the catechists, teachers and parents who pass on the faith. Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, this year’s Catechetical Sunday observance will have as its theme “Stay with …

Retired priest finds new mission in Alaska

When Father Daniel Cahill took a two-week trip to Alaska in 2013, he fulfilled a dream and gained a new priestly ministry.

Father Carter wins board game tournament, shares hobby with parish

Fulfilling a passion that has extended to his parish family, Father H. Todd Carter recently turned his board gaming hobby into competition triumph.


Author Leah Librsco Sargeant to speak in Hamilton Square parish

St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton, will host speaker and author Leah Libresco Sargeant Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center.


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