SCHOOLS

Macfarlane Sr. to speak in Hightstown parish

Bud Macfarlane Sr., a widely recognized author and speaker on apparitions of Mary and Jesus, will share his knowledge of that subject at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, May 10 at. 7 p.m.

Scholar-athletes compete in MonDon Scholastic Olympics

Olympian scholar-athletes from St. Dominic School, Brick, proved their strongest muscles were between their ears as they took home top honors in the 19th annual Scholastic Olympics held at Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, March 13.

New Life in Christ

When the “New Fire” was kindled at Easter Vigil celebrations in parishes around the diocese April 7, more than 700 men, women and teens preparing for initiation into the Catholic Church that evening were among those basking in its glow.

Farewell, Father Vic

After some 30 years of service ministering in parishes and schools in the Diocese of Trenton, Divine Word Father Victor Butler is preparing for a well deserved retirement and going to live in his community’s retirement residence in Tecnhy, Ill.

Unique opportunity takes students to St. Patrick Cathedral during Holy Week

Each year more than 5 million people visit St. Patrick Cathedral in New York City. On April 24, the eighth grade students of Our Lady of Sorrows School, Hamilton, were among the millions who visited the cathedral. The group was greeted by a cathedral docent and escorted through the cathedral, …

Unique Sign of Faith

School community honors Mary with visible expressions of prayerFor the community of St. Paul School, Burlington, a strong Catholic identity is a priority. The celebration of First Friday Masses each month is just one way that students are immersed in their faith.

Parish, school cut ribbons on solar farms

Projects are part of larger diocesan initiative to go green, and save green in the processA parish and school recently cut the ribbon on their solar panel displays, making them among the first of a growing number of diocesan properties to launch solar energy initiatives.

Filipino community inaugurates Santacruzan celebration

On a beautiful day in May, the month of Mary, the Filipino community of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, rejoiced for the first time in the age-old Philippine tradition of the Santacruzan celebration, an historic religious festival better known as the Festival of the Holy Cross.

St. Francis Medical Center plans annual gala

St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, will hold its 49th annual Spring Gala June 2 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Princeton Hyatt Regency Hotel. The gala is the primary fundraiser for the SFMC Foundation, which supports the hospital financially. The SFMC Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 entity that is …

Father McCormick to be feted at June 24 luncheon

Father Brian J. McCormick, who retired after more than 40 years of service to the poor and marginalized through his work with Martin House, will be honored at a June 24 luncheon in the Nottingham Ballroom, Hamilton Square.

TCA students provide special Mother's Day presents

After her only child, Omar, was killed in the line of duty in April, 2011, while serving in Pakistan, Maria Vazquez was sad as Mother’s Day approached. Thanks to Michelle Seavers, a teacher in Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton...

'Hunger Challenge' gives school a chance to help area food pantry

Students from St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, recently participated in the school’s first “Loaves and Fishes Hunger Challenge.” The classes collected food and the one with the most contributions was invited to deliver the items to the nearby Freehold Open Door Food Pantry.

Notre Dame Model Congress wins Outstanding Delegation

Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, won the Outstanding Delegation Trophy for a small delegation at the Rutgers Model Congress (RMC) conference held April 19-22.

Mother's Day Tea a special gift of thanks and fun

If there is one event that every mother cherishes from her child’s preschool days in Holy Cross School, Rumson, it is the Mother’s Day Tea. There are few memories more poignant or special than when a child says “Thank you” to his or her mother for all she does. 

Mother Teresa students honored for volunteerism

The kindergarten and fifth grade students at Mother Teresa Regional School, Atlantic Highlands, were recently presented with the Jefferson Service Award.


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