PARISHES

St. Vincent de Paul Society gets OceanFirst grant

The St. Vincent de Paul Society has received a much-appreciated lift in its efforts to help people in need. Thanks to the generosity of the Ocean First Foundation of Toms River, 19 parish-based St. Vincent de Paul conferences in Monmouth and Ocean Counties will benefit from a $9,500 donation to …

New school year, new families welcomed

As the summer ended and a new school year began, Catholic schools across the diocese opened their doors and welcomed new students – and their families.   Recognizing the importance of having new students and their families feel at home and become part of the school family, a number of schools …

St. Paul School principal nurtures new generation of students

Faithful gardeners spend much time and talent to till soil and coax young seedlings to grow tall and true. During his long and illustrious career, William Robbins, the new principal of St. Paul School, Burlington, has proven his commitment to encourage thousands of student seedlings to reach for the sun, …

The Church recognizes those who answer the call, pass on the faith

On Catechetical Sunday Sept. 16, the vast community of catechists throughout the Trenton Diocese embarked on the great annual journey aimed at bringing the Word of God to the thousands of students of all ages who attend religious education classes here.

'Down the Shore' with San Gennaro

Beloved feast debuts amid prayer, fanfare, food and goodwillOn  Sept. 8 and 9, the most recent incarnation of the venerable San Gennaro Feast which traditionally melds prayer with charity and some mighty good Italian eats, sank roots in Belmar where, organizers hope, it will bloom and flourish as an annual …

Maple Shade principal ushers in new classroom model

Brian Albanese, the new principal at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Maple Shade, can surely count the ways he hopes to transform his charges into 21st century leaders...

St. James School hosts 'Read, Rock, and Roll'

St. James School, Red Bank, is hosting a fun filled free program called “Read, Rock, and Roll” for parent/caregiver and child.  This preschool program incorporates story time, a music session, and a gym class allowing little ones to experience the excitement of being in a friendly learning ‘school’ environment.

Relationship between parish, medical mission board bears fruit

On Sept. 20, the parish community of Holy Cross, Rumson, celebrated a Mass of Blessing and Sending Forth for eighteen dedicated volunteers who will head to far-flung parts of the world over the next month.

Saving lives through organ, tissue and blood donation

NJ Sharing Network and St. Catharine’s Parish Nurses, Holmdel, will hold a spiritual and clinical look at organ and tissue donation Oct. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. in room 16/17 at 108 Middletown Road.

Cathedral High School Alumni plan events

Msgr. James G. Innocenzi, pastor of St. George Parish, Titusville, will celebrate Mass for the deceased and current members of the Cathedral High School Alumni Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. in St. David the King Church, 1 New Village Road, Princeton Junction.

Annual Family Rosary Rally announced

New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus will hold its 22nd annual Family Rosary Rally Oct. 7 in the Rosary Garden at Our Lady of Fatima Cistercian Monastery, 564 Walton Ave., Mount Laurel, at 3 p.m.  There will be Benediction after the recitation of the Rosary.

Respect Life monument unveiled at St. Theresa Parish

The parishioners of St. Theresa Parish, Little Egg Harbor proudly proclaimed their love of the pre-born Sept. 15 as Father K. Michael Lambeth dedicated a new granite monument on the plaza of the Ocean County parish.

Bishop blesses, dedicates newly renovated thrift store

With the Sept. 27th feast day of St. Vincent de Paul just days away, the Medford Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society found additional cause to celebrate through the dedication and blessing of its newly renovated and expanded thrift store, caring center and food pantry.

Kateri Center to celebrate canonization of its namesake

For 36 years, children and adults of all ages, races and creeds have come to visit the Kateri Environmental Center in Collier Services, Marlboro, to learn more about the wonders of nature by walking as the saintly Mohawk maiden did – gently on the land.

St. John Vianney High School unveils new activities center

St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel has completed construction of a new multi-purpose building to accommodate both academics and athletics at the Monmouth County Catholic school.


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