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Catholic leaders seek inclusion of nonpublic schools in next phase of COVID-19 funding
With federal aid on the line, Catholics are being urged to contact congressional leaders on nonpublic school funding.
Graduates reflect on their unconventional graduation year
“I have been inspired by the creativity and adaptability of people during this crisis, in my own communities and on a broader scale.”
Senior athletes find acceptance through faith with spring sports season canceled
The Donovan Catholic softball team had seven seniors returning from a 30-2 team that won the 2019 Tournament Champions. Red Bank Catholic senior Tyler Birnbaum was ready to show the baseball team he could be a front line pitcher this season.
Associate superintendent proud to have had impact on Catholic schools in diocese
When Dr. Margaret Boland looks back on her career in education, she admits that she has been blessed.
Retiring superintendent of Catholic schools reminisces on 40 years in education
JoAnn Tier can recount dozens of heartfelt moments from working in Catholic education for 34 years.
Class of 2020: A tribute to this year's graduates
High school seniors and eighth-graders, after several months in virtual classrooms, celebrated their graduations in new and creative ways in May and June to accommodate coronavirus limitations.
Senior service projects transcend social isolation, pandemic
The long-standing tradition of Catholic school students performing service projects as their school year draws to a close may have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but resourceful seniors and their teachers didn’t let current circumstances change that expression of faith.
Closing Willingboro, Maple Shade schools leave lasting legacies
June is bringing the closure of two elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton, but their legacies will live on in the good works, faith-based learning and friendships fostered over the years.
Class of 2020 departs with creativity, faith
As graduation for the Class of 2020 neared, educators and administrators planning farewells for Catholic school students around the Diocese had much to consider, with COVID-19 restrictions still in place.
A salute to the graduates of the Class of 2020
This school year has been filled with unanticipated experiences and a discontinuation of all that was routine. Many milestones that define the rites of passage of senior year were not to materialize.
Pandemic leads to many teaching moments for 2020 graduates
When students of the Class of 2020 pictured their graduation year, it included class trips, traditional senior proms, and final sports seasons. Eighth-graders looked forward to school dances, play performances and saying goodbye to teachers they’ve known for nine years or more – anything but what has transpired since March.
St. Leo the Great School earns National School of Character status
St. Leo the Great School, Lincroft, has been named a 2020 National School of Character, making it the first school in the Diocese of Trenton to earn the distinction.
Notre Dame to host virtual spring arts festival May 28
The Performing and Visual Arts Department in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, will hold a virtual spring arts festival May 28 starting at 6 p.m.
With faith, future looks bright, Bishop preaches in Baccalaureate Mass homily
Students in Catholic high schools across the Diocese may be experiencing graduation season in a new way this year, but one thing will remain constant – the words of comfort, faith and wisdom they will hear from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Update: New Jersey's faithful make voices heard on bill that would cut benefits to Catholic schools
Catholic leaders expressed deep reservations about a new bill restricting funds for Catholic schools.
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