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Arduous Journey

The Via Crucis, Way of the Cross, was celebrated in the City of Trenton on Good Friday, April 18.

Bountiful Blessings

Many parishes in the diocese uphold the tradition of blessing Easter baskets on the morning of Holy Saturday.

'Behold the Lamb of God'

Christ the King Parish, Long Branch, observes Good Friday with a solemn renactment of the Passion and Death of Christ.

'This Is The Day The Lord Has Made'

With the sanctuary filled with flowers, symbolizing springtime and new life, parishioners and guests in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, gather for Easter Sunday Mass April 20.

Celebration of Hope

Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio, pastor, celebrates Mass on Easter Sunday in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hamilton, assisted by Deacon Jeff Pierfy and surrounded by Easter lilies that the fill the sanctuary. 

'Come to the River'

A poignant moment during the celebration of the Easter Vigil is the administering the Sacraments of Initiation to those men and women seeking entrance into the Catholic Church.

Bayville teens perform Stations of the Cross

On Good Friday evening, 43 members of the St. Barnabas Active Teens (BATs) youth group, Bayville, brought the Stations of the Cross to life for their parish family, visitors from other churches and special guest,  Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.

Bishop leads solemn liturgy on Good Friday in Trenton

In solemn silence, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., processed down the center aisle of Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton, behind a dozen altar servers, then kneeled in front of the altar to begin this year’s Good Friday Liturgy April 18.

Georgian Court seeks instructors for Lifelong Learning courses

The McAuley Institute for Lifelong Learning (MILL) in Georgian Court University, Lakewood, is accepting proposals from potential instructors who can teach courses during its Fall 2014 session, which begins in September.

Memorial Mass for grieving families May 13

The Elizabeth Ministries of St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, and St. Dominic Parish, Brick, will sponsor a Mass for mothers and their families who have suffered the loss of a child of any age (before birth/miscarriage, infancy, childhood or adult children) May 13 at 7 p.m. in St. Denis Church, 90 …

Life in the Spirit seminar in Toms River

St. Joseph parish, Toms River, will hold a Life in the Spirit seminar beginning April 30 and continuing for the next seven Wednesdays: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 and 18. All gatherings will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the church at 685 Hooper Ave., …

Scripture series in Holmdel

St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will hold a Scripture series on The Origins of the Gospels April 25, May 5, 12 and 19 from 7:30-9 p.m.

Home Life is way for faithful to nurture faith in their homes

In the gathering space in St. Gregory the Great Church, there is a Home Life alcove located near the baptistery. In the alcove are shelves containing informative pamphlets that address the challenges and trials that surround family life.

School explores new ways to introduce science

St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, is employing innovative ways to teach scientific principles to its students, creating mad scientists and shredding boarders in the process.

Trenton Catholic Academy has peacemaking program

At the start of the school year, Brittanie Kruegel, the religion department chair in Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, wanted to create an ongoing recognition program that could encompass the entire student body. She created the Peacemakers Program.


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