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Getting body, mind and soul ready for a new school year
Getting back to school means a return to the routines which children gleefully abandoned in June. While giving up your routine can be relaxing, it can make for a tough transition come fall. To help ready students for the re-entry process, parents should view the preparation for school in terms …
Columbiettes name Humanitarian of the Year at annual luncheon
Sofia Moreno, a member of St. John Parish, Lakehurst, was honored with the Humanitarian of the Year award from the N. J. Supreme Council of the Columbiettes, the organization of Catholic women which undertakes numerous works of charity within the framework of the Knights of Columbus.
Charity dinner to honor Colts Neck parishioner
Dennis M. Kelly, a member of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, and chief executive officer of APG Security, LLC, South Amboy, will be honored during the Diocese of Metuchen’s 29th annual Flame of Charity dinner to be held Oct. 24 in the Hyatt Regency Hotel for significant contributions he made …
Distinguished recognition for Holy Cross High's Francis S. Sgroi
Francis S. Sgroi speaks very modestly about his recent honor by Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in Mathematics Education.
Parish collects 1,550 signatures against legislation
The old adage of calling your congressman or representative about a piece of legislation is something that folks in St. Dominic Parish, Brick, take to heart.
A day of spiritual renewal for Mercer catechists
With a new catechetical year around the corner, more than 100 directors, coordinators and administrators of religious education, and their catechists from Mercer County came together to pray, discern and become rejuvenated in their ministry during a special retreat held Aug. 24 in Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton.
Emergency and Community Services has urgent request for school supplies
Catholic Charities Emergency and Community Services in Delanco is putting out a call for back-to-school supplies.
'That Man Is You!" -- Two parishes welcome new spiritual development program for men
A new program that aims to help Catholic men of all ages deepen their faith and develop as leaders, husbands and fathers will be introduced in two parishes in the Diocese of Trenton this fall.
Educational workshop highlights addiction, recovery in older adults
In observance of September being “Recovery Month,” the Interfaith Caregivers of Mercer County will be hosting a workshop on the topic of addiction among older adults Sept. 24.
Parish extends helping hand to homeless families
St. Anselm Parish once again served as a place of welcome and a haven to homeless families in need.
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run benefits local Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Mary of the Lakes’ youth group, Youth Energized in the Spirit (Y.E.S.), Medford, is hosting this year’s Friends of the Poor Walk/Run to be held Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Freedom Park, Medford.
St. Francis Medical Center offers new MRI service for breast examinations
St. Francis Medical Center has announced the availability of a new tool for female patients.
Seriously ill find spiritual comfort at Gennesaret retreat
Applications are now being accepted for the 44th Gennesaret weekend retreat to be held in the Newark Archdiocesan Retreat Center, 499 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, Oct. 18 – 20 for those with life-changing illness.
Time for School!
A new school year has begun with scores of students, teachers and administration returning to the classroom in the Diocese of Trenton’s eight Catholic secondary schools and 35 elementary schools this week.
Interfaith Hour of Prayer and Song for Peace in Syria planned in Lawrenceville
St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, will hold an Interfaith Hour of Prayer and Song for Peace in Syria Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the church at 1253 Lawrenceville Road.
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