SCHOOLS

Schools superintendent talks about testing in video for students

“Testing is one of those things in school that just happens,” Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt said in a light-hearted video to students on the Diocese of Trenton YouTube channel.

Grant enables Belmar to enhance remote learning

St. Rose Grammar School, Belmar, was the recent recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Patricia A. O’Callaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation. The funds were directed to be used to enhance the school’s remote learning capabilities, according to Gregory Guito, principal.

NDHS celebrates diversity at annual Mass

The students of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, highlighted their differences while rejoicing in the principles they shared during the school’s Feb. 24 Diversity Mass.

Villa Victoria alumna stresses confidence, self-respect

During an interview with alumnae and fashion designer Elizabeth Kennedy, the student body of Villa Victoria Academy learned that the traits of self-respect, confidence and truly listening to others never really go out of style.

TCA legacy built on changing lives, serving others

Since the January announcement that Trenton Catholic Academy in Hamilton would close this June, those tasked with preparing for the new reality have been unabashed in their feelings for the school community.

Federal ‘free’ tuition could leave students adrift, college leaders say

Should college tuition be free at public institutions of higher learning? And how will that impact private colleges, including Catholic universities?

Campus ministries keep mission front and center in virtual environment

When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived last year, maintaining community became a top goal for college campus ministers in the Diocese of Trenton and beyond.

CBA president to step down this spring

Christian Brother Frank Byrne, president of Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will end his term at the Lincroft school to become Auxiliary Provincial for Brothers’ District of Eastern North America (DENA) as of Sept. 1.

Family Rosary's annual 'Try Prayer! It Works!' contest accepting entries

"Try Prayer! It Works!" – an annual contest – is now accepting entries from children in kindergarten 

Outdoor learning center a breath of fresh air for Holmdel school

“If there’s one good thing to come out of COVID, this is it,” Principal Kevin Donahue says of the new Great Outdoor Learning Center at St. Benedict School, Holmdel.

Business guru urges Catholic school leaders to focus on experience, purpose

When it comes to bolstering Catholic schools and retaining families, understanding value and purpose goes a long way.

Catholic high schools take on challenge to collect baby supplies for local agencies

Aiming to rally youth around the pro-life message, Catholic high schools around the Diocese asked their students to take part in drives to collect items for mothers and fathers in need.

Teachers, students find new ways to mark Catholic Schools Week

As Catholic schools across the Diocese of Trenton joined the 2021 national observance of Catholic Schools Week, three took time to visit with The Monitor about how their school was marking a rewarding, though different, year in Catholic education.

Catholic schools surviving COVID with innovation, dedication

In a year like no other, presenting unforeseen challenges with COVID-19, Catholic schools in the Diocese are finding ways to persevere with the heroic help of teachers, school staff, and parish and school community support.

RBC’s new Pathways initiative to help develop students’ career interests

Red Bank Catholic High School has announced a new initiative that will give students both flexibility and pre-college preparation across several innovative subject areas.


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