PARISHES
Jeans, Jeans, Jeans...
Between Jan. 16 and Feb. 12, students from preK-12th grade at Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, participated in Teens for Jeans, a national program run by a major clothing retailer in conjunction with DoSomething.org.
Wearing the Green
Each year the students of St. Rose Grammar School, Belmar, have an opportunity to design a St. Patrick’s Day image which will be used on shirts purchased by families and friends just in time for the Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Peter Santanello named CBA principal
Christian Brothers Academy president, Brother Frank Byrne, announced in a press release March 8 that Peter Santanello has been named the eighth principal of the Lincroft academy.
Scholarship Award
Bob Zotta, president of the Mercer County Holy Name Federation, presents the Msgr. Richard T. Crean Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, to Carlie Schwartz.
At the Beginning
This year, all sixth grade students in Our Lady of Sorrows School, Hamilton, are participating in a four-month violin course. From left, Yulan Melvin and Daniel Dargan are seen here learning the basics.
National Geographic Bee
Students in St. Gregory the Great School, Hamilton Square, were among those from thousands of schools in the United States who participated in an upper-grade, school-wide geography bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
Governor visits TCA to announce Urban Scholarship Program
Thirty Trenton Catholic Academy students had the opportunity March 20 to meet with Governor Chris Christie before a press-conference announcing an urban scholarship program. In his conversation with students, the governor noted TCA as a great example of how a school can create the right environment for students to realize …
Student artists debut artwork in NY's Big Screen Plaza
Three students from St. Aloysius School, Jackson, have been selected to have their artwork displayed on the Big Screen in New York’s Time Square. Polina Sugar, Alex Correia and Victoria Hayes were selected by Artsonia, the world’s largest online student art gallery promoting art, culture and entertainment.
Good Counsel Home-South Jersey readies for first birthday; walk-a-thons planned
Good Counsel Home-South Jersey, which has as its mission to provide care to homeless women and their children, has two events planned in April and May. On April 22, the organization will observe its first anniversary with a “Celebration of Life” party.
Walking the Walk
In celebration of Good Friday, parishioners filled the streets outside Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, for a Living Stations of the Cross program. The journey lasted more than two miles, and faithful joined in the walk along the way. Maria Paz Duarte photo
Hospice workshop planned for caregivers
St. Barnabas Parish Respect Life Ministry, Bayville, will hold a Hospice/Caregivers Workshop for those interested in learning and understanding the issue involving a caregiver’s role as it pertains to hospice April 25 at 7 p.m. in Father Brennan Hall, 33 Woodland Avenue.
Matzah and Memory
A little bit of matzah and a lot of catechesis made up the annual AGAPE prayer service led by Msgr. Kenard Tuzeneu for first and second graders in All Saints Regional School, Barnegat, on Holy Thursday.
Macfarlane Sr. to speak in Hightstown parish
Bud Macfarlane Sr., a widely recognized author and speaker on apparitions of Mary and Jesus, will share his knowledge of that subject at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, May 10 at. 7 p.m.
Scholar-athletes compete in MonDon Scholastic Olympics
Olympian scholar-athletes from St. Dominic School, Brick, proved their strongest muscles were between their ears as they took home top honors in the 19th annual Scholastic Olympics held at Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, March 13.
New Life in Christ
When the “New Fire” was kindled at Easter Vigil celebrations in parishes around the diocese April 7, more than 700 men, women and teens preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church that evening were among those basking in its glow.
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