SCHOOLS
Parishes recognize catechists for sharing the faith
Each year, on the third Sunday of September, the Catholic Church in the United States honors those in catechetical ministry – the essential work of forming children and adults in the Catholic faith – through the celebration of Catechetical Sunday.
Our Lady of the Angels Parish holds 10th Annual Columbus Day Celebration
The traditional Columbus Day Celebration in the City of Trenton will celebrate its 10th anniversary Oct. 10 beginning with Mass at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 540 Chestnut Ave., Trenton.
2011 Christmas Carol Festivals
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Festive Celebration
An Italian explorer’s discovery of America was celebrated with the sacred as well as the secular in Trenton on Oct. 10.
Diocese to reach out to lapsed Catholics
In a bold initiative designed to shed meaningful light on the pastoral challenge of lapsed Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will launch a new diagnostic tool this month in cooperation with the Villanova University Center for the Study of Church Management.
New assistant principal at St. John Vianney High
St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, announced the appointment of John Niesz as the school’s new assistant principal of academic affairs.
For All the Saints
Helping children learn about the saints and be inspired by them was the central focus when some 60 catechetical leaders came together for the annual Convocation of Catechetical Leaders held Oct. 13-14 in San Alfonso Retreat House, West End.
'Proclaim the Gospel to All Nations'
On a day that centered on their own Baptism, more than 100 Catholic teenagers focused their attention on their brothers and sisters around the globe during the diocese’s High School Mission Reach Out held Oct. 13 in Holy Cross High School, Delran.
World Mission Sunday Mass embraces call to love
More than two dozen flags representing countries all across the globe were carried in a dignified procession into St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton on a recent Sunday morning.
Stellar Accomplishment
Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, celebrated a major milestone Oct. 16 as several academic enhancements to the campus were dedicated in a special ceremony.
Go Light Your World
The message of what it means to live the baptismal call and bring the light of Christ to others was the focus for the grammar school-aged students who gathered for the annual Mission Reach-Out held Oct. 27 in St. Aloysius School, Jackson.
Workshop reveals the spirituality of Bruce Springsteen
Visitors to St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville, were led on a rock and roll journey through Scripture at the “Spirituality of Bruce Springsteen” workshop held Oct. 18. Father Kevin J. Keelen, pastor of the Ocean County parish, examined the musical legacy and faith of the singer songwriter, who was described by …
Making Reverent Connections
When faithful gathered in St. Peter Church, Riverside Oct. 30 for the diocesan visitation of the relics of St. John Neumann, they not only had the opportunity to venerate those sacred reminders, they were able to learn of his legacy from one of his direct, spiritual descendants.
St. Mary students make a clean sweep of beaches
Most people pack up their beach bags and umbrellas and head for the beach during the summertime. But for middle school students at St. Mary School, Bordentown, fall was the time to board the bus for Island Beach State Park, not to sunbathe, but to take part in the Clean …
TCA set to run circles around new track
As its enrollment has steadily grown over the last few years and the school has seen progress in athletic and academic programs, Trenton Catholic Academy appears to be on the “fast track.” That phrase can now be used literally as the school unveiled a brand new, rubberized track for its …
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