SCHOOLS

St. Catharine School principal Mercy Sister Margo Kavanaugh retires

The St. Catharine, Spring Lake, parish and school communities bade retiring elementary school principal, Mercy Sister Margo Kavanaugh, a fond farewell during an emotional June 18 surprise celebration

Lighting the Way -- Iconic picture of Jesus an inspirational gift to school community

Websites devoted to the way 20th century artist Warner Sallman painted Jesus, record that 500 million copies of his works – including his iconic “Head of Christ” – have been sold around the globe.

'Walk the Walk'

Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will host the fifth annual “Walk the Walk with Kevin Kret” Aug. 12 on the track of the school’s campus at 850 Newman Springs Road, from 5 to 8 p.m.

St. Francis' 'Keep Calm' gala draws 430 guests

With more than 430 guests in attendance, the St. Francis Medical Center Foundation held its 51st annual spring gala, “Keep Calm and Be Well,” in the Hyatt Regency Princeton, June 7.

Plans underway for Greater Mercer Heart Walk Sept. 7

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association announced Judith M. Persichilli, president emeritus of Catholic Health East Trinity Health Inc. and Christy Stephenson, interim president and CEO of St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, will serve as co-chairs of the Greater Mercer Heart Walk scheduled for Sept. 7 at the …

Workshops to assist employment seekers

 The Career Transition Partnership is a free job search and training program that can assist the unemployed or persons looking for new employment. Skilled professionals lead the training programs and provide individual assistance. Pre-registration is not necessary.

Lawrenceville parish to host St. Ann Novena

Oblate of St. Francis de Sales Father John Graden will preach the St. Ann Novena to be held July 18-26 in St. Ann Parish, 1253 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville.

Diocese bids farewell to Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph

After more than 100 years of service, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph have officially concluded their ministry in the Trenton Diocese. But the work, dedication and zeal of the members of the community which was founded in a Trenton Diocesan Parish – St. Stanislaus, Trenton, in 1897 – will …

Aging With Grace -- St. Aloysius Parish celebrates 50 years of growth in Christ

On the Feast of Corpus Christi, hundreds of faithful who form what they often describe as the family of St. Aloysius Parish, joined with their clergy, religious and Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., for a Mass and reception culminating a year-long Golden Jubilee.

St. Veronica School honors alumni for skills and accomplishments

St. Veronica School, Howell, recently honored four alumni by inviting them to a “dinner theater” in the school, with the help of the Knights of Columbus, parishioners and members of the school’s faculty and staff.

SJV 'Cathletes' participate in local recovery project

It can never be said that students from St. John Vianney High School do not dress appropriately for work in a museum. On June 4, about 45 Catholic Athletes for Christ from the Holmdel school and their advisors showed up ready to volunteer at Seaside Park’s sand museum…. in t-shirts, …

Italian street festival of fun, faith honors the Assumption

For the third summer straight, organizers in Epiphany Parish, Brick, are putting together a festival aimed at being as nourishing for foodies as it is for the faithful.

McAuley Institute summer series begins

Unique educational experiences in art, family history, science, and fresh water fishing are all on the menu at Georgian Court University which began July 16, as the Generation to Generation summer series for children and their significant elders gets underway.

Mercer County CYO receives grant from Borden Foundation

The Mercer County Catholic Youth Organization recently received a $10,000 grant award from The Mary Owen Borden Foundation for its pre-school, after school and summer camp programs at CYO’s East State Street Center.  

Lourdes outpatient center offers free BP screenings

Starting Aug. 5, Lourdes Health System is offering free blood pressure screenings in its Moorestown outpatient center on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to noon. 


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