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The Catholic school is an extension of the Catholic home

Home is where you come to know self. It is a place of unconditional love and acceptance and a place to be challenged toward personal growth. 

Donovan Catholic alums, students, staff changing global communities for better

What began as admiration of a goddaughter for her godmother’s outreach to the poor has grown into an ongoing personal mission to improve housing.

Boylan spends summer inspiring young writers

Red Bank Catholic High School’s Beth Boylan, who serves as an English teacher and department chair, spent a portion of her summer at The School of the New York Times Summer Academy. 

St. Rose community prays for healing for injured student

More than 450 members of St. Rose Parish, Belmar, and its two school communities, along with neighboring St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, packed the parking lots and church pews July 26 for a Mass of Healing for one of their own.

Msgr. Nolan looks back on 50 years of loss, love and fullness with God

Self-described as a man who has “always loved stories,” retired priest of the Diocese Msgr. Walter E. Nolan has drawn upon that appreciation in 50 years of priesthood, using his storytelling penchant for those of all ages in his homilies, and his understanding and love of other people.

Something old, something new

Looking at St. Catherine Church now, it’s hard to imagine the building as it once stood on the bucolic landscape of Middletown.

TCA students offer prayers for peace

Students in the Upper and Lower Schools of Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, took part in several activities to celebrate the 2009 International Day of Peace Sept. 21.

Francis House of Prayer celebrates 35 years

Francis House of Prayer, the Diocese of Trenton's Spiritual Center in Rancocas, marked 35 years as a home for spiritual renewal with a Mass Sept. 13.

Catechetical Sunday celebrated in parishes throughout the diocese

Just as Catholic Schools Week is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of the Catholic school system, National Catechetical Sunday each year on the third Sunday in September is the time to recognize and show appreciation for the many women and men who have responded to the Church’s invitation …

'Come, Holy Spirit' is call to action at annual Charismatic Rally

The joy of the Lord was almost tangible in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish Center, Hamilton, Sept. 26 as more than 300 men, women, young adults and children praised and worshiped the Lord at the fourth annual Charismatic Rally.

Recession creates critical need for CROP Walk funds

What started 30 years ago as a small band of individuals cleaning up debris on a beach in Sandy Hook has blossomed into a major event that involves over 1,100 participants, hundreds of volunteers, and fundraising successes surpassing the $1 million mark.

Damaged statue was result of vandalism

The damage inflicted on a five-foot, 500-pound statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the grounds of St. Raphael Church and School, Hamilton, is believed to be the result of a “random, senseless act of vandalism,” according to Father Jeffrey Kegley, pastor of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish.

Parish responds to area's poor

Generous parishioners, caring volunteers, a mission of love and the ever increasing needs of the community prompted the St. Mary of the Lake Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lakewood, to seek – and ultimately find - larger quarters for the society-sponsored food pantry.

Parish Renewal to be held in St. Catherine of Siena, Farmingdale

U.S. Air Force chaplain Father Ken Beale will be the presenter for the parish renewal of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Farmingdale, entitled, “We Are Called” from Nov. 8-10 at 7 p.m.

Parish events honor St. Francis, continue his ministry

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi was celebrated at parishes around the diocese the weekend of Oct. 4 in a variety of ways that highlighted his extraordinary life and death.


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