PARISHES
Students square off in debate league tournament
If one were to posit the statement “Catholic school students are great debaters,” there would be no arguments from two local schools which once again garnered top scores in the Garden State Debate League Tournament.
St. Mary School, Bordentown, to close doors in June
Declining enrollment and mounting financial difficulties have made it necessary for St. Mary School in Bordentown to bring its long-standing ministry of Catholic school education to an end, it was announced March 8. The school will officially close its doors at the end of the current school year.
Keeping the arts alive
In the current economy, where many parish schools are closing or combining, finding a way to fund arts education is often difficult.
School's Marian grotto is a sacred place to pray
Peacefully situated near the Monsignor Walter Nolan sports stadium on the grounds of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, is a grotto dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Raphael students focus on missions during Lent
Around St. Raphael School, Hamilton, students had an opportunity to become mission-minded during the holy season of Lent by learning about others who are in need.
Parochial schools sweep annual scholastic olympics
Three Catholic schools took home the top three prizes in the Monsignor Donovan Scholastic Olympic competition for the first time in its twenty year history. Seventh grade teams from St. Joseph School, Toms River; All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, and St. Dominic School, Brick, placed first, second and third …
RBC students share studies with students around the world
Red Bank Catholic High School students have joined their peers around the world in virtual classes that open the door a wide variety of special interests.
Mercer County parishes replicate Station Churches tradition
Throughout the weeks of Lent, Bob Murphy spent quite a bit of time traveling around Mercer County with a particular goal in mind: to visit a different church each evening.
In honor of Pope Francis parish will hold food drive
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will hold a food drive to collect non-perishable food to be distributed to the needy in the area in honor of Pope Francis.
Parish, school community mourns death of first grader
The shooting death of Brandon Holt, a first grade student in St. Joseph School, Toms River, and a member of St. Joseph Parish, has wrapped the community in grief and concern for all affected.
Environmental Awareness - Students get creative through essay, poster contest
Grace Gibson and Marc Hartmann, eighth grade religious education students in St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, were named winners in the parish’s firstever environmental awareness poster and essay contest.
Iron Mike Gala celebrates Trenton Catholic Academy's 50 years of mission
During an evening celebrating 50 years of Catholic education and excellence, past and present Iron Mikes gathered with present honorees for service to the Trenton Catholic Academy school community April 6 for the annual Iron Mike Gala, held in the Stone Terrace, Hamilton.
Like Night and Day
The lights in 16 grade schools are not only shining brighter this school year, they’re shining in a more environmentally efficient and cost effective manner thanks to a $984,332 grant from the NJ Clean Energy Program.
Visitation Home plans second gala
The second annual “Faithful Friends Gala” to benefit Visitation Home, a Catholic shared living residence for people with disabilities, will be held April 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Rd., Hamilton.
Anchor House sponsors events aimed at preventing child abuse
In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Anchor House, Inc., a ministry of the diocesan social service network, will hold two programs in St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, aimed at helping families build healthy relationships and environments for their children.
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