SCHOOLS

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 …

Christmas Carol Festivals to abound in diocese

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton once again will participate in the award-winning Christmas Carol Festival, a program which bridges generations and promotes joyful, Christ-centered faith sharing during the holiest of seasons.

Parishes celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

The Diocese of Trenton marked National Hispanic Heritage Month with celebrations focusing on faith, fun and Latin flavor. Parishes held festivals and Masses to commemorate the month-long recognition of the influence and contributions of Latin Americans to the United States culture.

St. Joseph Parish marks 120 years by honoring two of its own

St. Joseph Parish, Trenton, celebrated 120 years of faithful service to God and man during a gala held Oct. 22 in the Nottingham Fire Company Hall, Hamilton. More than 350 attendees came out to fete the parish’s parochial vicar, Father George Medina, and Marlene Lao-Collins, executive director of Catholic Charities, …

Holy Cross School pays tribute to veterans

The student body and faculty of Holy Cross School, Rumson, gathered with their families to observe Veterans’ Day. This year students were asked to invite veterans to visit their school and be honored in a special way.

Sara Malivasio's special Veterans Day surprise

A very happy and emotional reunion took place in Holy Family School, Lakewood, on Veterans Day.

Give Thanks and Remember

Students in Incarnation-St. James School, Ewing, remembered all who serve in the armed forces during a Mass celebrated on Veterans Day , Nov. 11.


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