SCHOOLS

Villa Victoria Academy celebrates Earth Day every day

Schools across the United States observed Earth Day, April 22, with a flurry of once-a-year activities and events, but an all-girls school in the Diocese of Trenton celebrates the environmentally-friendly event all year long.

Rumson's new Holy Cross Church dedication set

After more than two years of extensive construction and weekend Masses held in their school’s gymatorium, parishioners of Holy Cross, Rumson, will finally have a new spiritual home.

St. Rose ministry fair an event for all ages

After a 10-year hiatus, the parish ministry fair is coming back to St. Rose Parish, Belmar, and organizers aim to make it a welcoming, informative experience.

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson shares lessons from his grandfather with Georgian Court audience

As the fifth grandson and leading disciple of India’s apostle of non-violence Mohandas K. Gandhi, it only seems logical that Dr. Arun Gandhi would be asked what insight and advice his legendary fore bearer would offer to a world as conflicted as ours today.

Perpetual Adoration Chapel blessed and dedicated in Holmdel Parish

Our Lady of Victories Perpetual Adoration Chapel in Holmdel’s St. Benedict Parish has been a prayerful work in progress for five years.

Medical Center holds kick-off for annual gala

St. Francis Medical Center Foundation, Trenton, held its official kickoff for the 52nd annual spring gala, “A Tour of Italy” to be held June 13 in the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The kickoff was held April 16.

Catholic Women of Zion, Chapter I, to hold retreat day in Howell

The Catholic Women of Zion, Chapter I, will hold a retreat day May 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. William the Abbot Church, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd., Howell.  The day will consist of Mass, prayer, music, speaker, sharing, networking and prayers for healing.

Mercer County CYO receives $50,000 grant for pre-school

The Mercer County CYO recently received a $50,000 grant for its East State St. Center (ESSC) pre-school, after school and summer day camp programs, from Mission and Ministry, Inc., a ministry of the Daughters of Charity St. Louise Province. The grant is a follow-up award to the $25,000 awarded by …

Parish to hold Trenton Health Team sessions

Blessed Sacrament-Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd Parish, Trenton, received funding for nine sessions from Trenton Health Team to present “Faithful Families Eating Smart Moving More” on the second and fourth Wednesdays through June.  The next meeting is May 13 in Wessel Hall at 716 Bellevue Ave. at 6:30 p.m.

Freehold parish, Colts Neck church and Habitat for Humanity raise up house for family

For Ines Tello and her sons Jonathan and Josuha, a dream 17 years in the making, of a house that will offer them some breathing space, is about to come true.  

Bishop dedicates new mausoleum in Wall Township

 "Death is not something to be feared.”

Good Counsel Home-South Jersey to hold 'Walk for Me' walkathon

Members of the community are invited to put on their sneakers and sweat suits to walk for a good cause June 6 when Good Counsel Home-South Jersey holds its annual walkathon “Walk for Me” in Burlington, Gloucester, Cape May and Camden Counties, to support and enable the staff of GCHSJ …

Summer activities to open at St. Francis Community Center

St. Francis Community Center, Brant Beach, will hold several summer programs and activities for all ages in its center at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township.

Environmental Awareness Committee in Medford honors two contest winners

Lee Morley and Megan Giarraputo were named the winners of the Environmental Awareness Upcycle and Poster contests in St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford.

Seraphs share positive school saving strategies

The remarkable turnaround that resulted in the saving of Mater Dei Prep, Middletown, from its planned closure next month, has caught the attention of folks in Catholic education across the country.


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