SCHOOLS

St. Gabriel Parish to host presentations on women of the Bible

Women of the Bible will be the focus of two presentations led by Dr. James Bridges in St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro. On Oct. 24, a session on Women in the Old Testament will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon and again from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the media …

Life Chains open Respect Life Month

In the Trenton Diocese, Respect Life Month got off to a rousing start as scores of faithful lined sections of major highways in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Life Chains, Oct. 6.

All Creatures of Our God and King

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, the Diocese of Trenton joined the universal Church to commemorate his Oct. 4 feast day with special prayer services and blessings of pets.

Columbus Day was time to bring faith and culture together

Columbus Day was once again celebrated in a grand way in the City of Trenton.

Addiction ministry confronts growing problem with spiritual, practical support

In 2011, 20.6 million people aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse in the past year.Also identified in the same year by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration were the 19.3 million people aged 12 or older who needed treatment for an addiction, but, …

'Good News People' in Monmouth Beach

A new nationwide program called Good News People is offering parishes a dynamic, engaging approach to faith sharing, and Precious Blood Parish, Monmouth Beach, has decided to become the first parish in the Diocese of Trenton to give the program a shot.

Men gathered to build community, share faith

Over the past several years, the rallies of Catholic Men for Jesus Christ have grown in popularity. And with the first Catholic Men’s Morning in St. Rose Parish, Belmar Oct. 12, Jim Manhardt, the founder of CMFJC, took that momentum and packed it into a men’s faith gathering on a …

Veterans Day Mass to be celebrated in Trenton church Nov. 11

Holy Cross Post 417 Catholic War Veterans, Inc., is extending an open invitation to all for a special Veterans Day Mass to be offered in Holy Cross Church, Trenton, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Catholic Women of Zion Chapter I plan mini-retreat day

The Catholic Women of Zion Chapter I will hold a mini retreat day Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in St. William the Abbot Church, 2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd., Howell.

Father Padovani to speak on 'Faith and Family'

The Men’s Fellowship of St. Andrew Parish, Jobstown, will host guest speaker Society of the Divine Word Father Martin Padovani Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the church at 2489 Monmouth Road.

GCU, RBC to co-host parenting expert, author

Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, and Georgian Court University, Lakewood, will co-sponsor two workshops in early November aimed to give attendees skills to work with difficult families. Nationally known author and parenting expert Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan, who recognizes that counseling difficult youth can be immensely frustrating or splendidly …

AdvancEd to assist schools in mission of excellence

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton are aiming for higher standards to provide students with an education that is academically excellent in a faith-filled environment.

Mercer County CYO Preschool earns National NAEYC Accreditation

The Mercer County CYO Preschool, located in Yardville, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

St. Leo the Great students excel in CBA math contest

The team from St. Leo the Great School, Lincroft, placed first among Catholic school competitors in the 42nd annual Brother Christian Jones Eighth Grade Mathematics Contest held Oct. 19 in Christian Brothers Academy.

Parish honors, thanks, law officials, first responders at annual Blue Mass

Since 2003, St. Agnes Parish has celebrated an annual Blue Mass, offering an opportunity to recognize policemen and firemen for the contributions they make to the community.


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