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Lakewood rally planned for CWOZ
Catholic Women of Zion will hold a women’s rally Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 1139 E. County Line Rd., Lakewood.
Selective Seconds reaches miracle milestone
When Suzanne Divadi and Rick DelSordo of Wall walked into the Selective Seconds store in Belmar Plaza, they did not realize that their purchase would allow this well-known charity to reach over $250,000 in sales, in less than three years.
Comforts of Home -- SVDP's House in a Box program moves to Industrial Parkway in Brick
Since the St. Vincent de Paul ‘House in a Box’ distribution center first opened in the Ocean Township Industrial Park back in March, 100 families who lost everything to Hurricane Sandy have received the comforts of home from the program.
UPDATED: Father Cullen begins ministry in Spring Lake parish
Scores of parishioners, family members and friends prayerfully looked on as Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., installed Father Harold Cullen as the new shepherd of St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake.
Monsignor Donovan grad sworn into U.S. Coast Guard
Alexander Paggi, a 2014 graduate of Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, was scheduled to be sworn into the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., June 30.
LBI parish quick to 'Wade in the Water' in song
For many along the East Coast, Long Beach Island is the traditional destination for summer vacations and family reunions... For many years, the family of liturgical musician and composer, Thomas Kendzia, has been among those who celebrate the season at LBI.
Fermi Federation awards scholarship to TCA student
For the third consecutive year, the Fermi Federation has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating Trenton Catholic Academy senior.
Four-day feast set in Forked River
St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, will observe the feast of its parish namesake, St. Pius X, with a host of activities Aug. 21-24.
Parishioners asked to offer sacrifices, good deeds for vocations
Dorothy Nocera and some of her fellow parishioners in the vocations ministry of St. Dominic Parish, Brick, have found a new way to make their Thursdays meaningful.
Busy Hands, Open Hearts
The whimsically named ‘Knit Wits’ ministry of St. Mary Parish, Middletown, began about four years ago with nine ladies wielding knitting needles and crochet hooks to craft yarn into items for sale and donation. The group, now numbering 21 craftswomen, have created numerous items, including prayer shawls and lap throws …
Getting the body, mind and spirit in shape in Allentown parish
Coach John McKenna and Father Brian Woodrow work as a tag team, bringing together the well-known coach’s training skills and the enthusiastic priest’s community-building skills, to form the St. John Athletic Club in St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown.
Reading, Writing and Fun
Sacred Heart School Kids Literacy Club, Mount Hollyl, has helped students for the past three yearstry to bridge the gap during the summer months.
School supply drives around the diocese
The following parishes and agencies are hosting school supply collections:
Dr. Castellano ready to fill some 'big shoes' in St. Catharine School
Dr. Marilyn L. Castellano is ready to turn the corner and come full circle in her long career as an educator.
Ann W. Cwirko looks toward future of St. Raphael School
In a letter to her new school community, St. Raphael principal Ann W. Cwirko quotes encouraging words from the prophet Jeremiah to welcome back students and staff:
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