SCHOOLS

Guida named diocesan Catholic Athletes for Christ coordinator

A lifelong Catholic educator with decades of coaching experience will now coordinate an organization for male and female athletes which professes that faith and sports go hand in hand.

Mercy Sister Diane Szubrowski remembered for friendship, compassion

“[Sister] Diane was approachable, always pleasant and had a calming effect on others,” ...

Georgian Court awards honorary doctorate to CCDOT's Lao-Collins

Moments after Georgian Court University presented Marlene Lao-Collins with an honorary doctorate of public service, the executive director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, challenged graduates at the May 20 commencement to follow in her footsteps.

Outgoing CBA president recognized by Diocese, school community

The Diocese of Trenton and Christian Brothers Academy community feted the legacy of their outgoing president during two liturgies celebrated this June.

Superintendent: Masks optional in Catholic schools this fall

Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt, diocesan superintendent of Catholic Schools, released a memo June 30 updating the use of face masks in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton for the upcoming school year.

Monmouth University celebrates Baccalaureate Mass

Catholic campus ministers and students of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, celebrated their accomplishments and praised God for his guidance during their academic career at the school’s annual Baccalaureate Mass held May 18 in St. Michael Church, West End. 

Lakewood’s GCU honors nearly 675 with degrees

Over four ceremonies on May 19-20, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, celebrated its 450 bachelor’s degree and nearly 225 master’s degree graduates from August and December 2020 and May 2021.

Baccalaureate Masses, Services keep grads’ focus on God

In southern coastal Monmouth County, a dozen or so churches compose the Manasquan Area Ministerium that has worked to successfully sustain a 136-year-old annual tradition. Every year during graduation season, the ministerium invites all graduating seniors from Manasquan High School to attend a Baccalaureate Service where they are prayerfully acknowledged …

Prepared for the next leg of life’s journey

In June of 2021, as the new Superintendent of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Trenton, I was honored to be asked to say a few words at the graduations of our high schools.

With prayer and thanksgiving, the Class of 2021 strides confidently into the future

In ceremonies joyful and bittersweet, heralding the next steps on a journey of faith and hope, graduates across the Diocese of Trenton celebrated the successful completion of their Catholic high school education.

Donovan Catholic’s Bivins, CBA boys’ team highlight Diocese teams at Meet of Champions

Of the 120-plus track and field athletes from Diocese of Trenton schools who qualified for the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, the biggest noise was made by the boys’ teams from Donovan Catholic, Toms River, and Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. 

PHOTO GALLERIES: 2021 High school Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises

With their eyes on the future, the 1,367 graduates from 11 parish, diocesan and independent high schools in the Diocese were saluted for their accomplishments and encouraged to continue the good work they had begun with the help of their families and teachers, and the support of their peers. From …

Beloved Coach John McKenna, who was all about bringing students closer to Christ, dies

John McKenna, who served the Diocese as moderator for the Catholic Athletes for Christ Program, and was longtime faculty member in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, died June 21 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. He was 67.

Donovan Catholic heads to fourth sectional softball title

When a team is the defending NJSIAA Tournament of Champions champ, one might think that winning the South Jersey Non-Public A sectional tournament for a second straight season might not be all that exciting.

Longtime teacher remembered for dedication, ‘unique creativity’

Prayers, love and support of the community accompanied the family of Lara H. Enright May 18 at a memorial service held at J. Allen Funeral Home, Morrisville, Pa.  ...


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