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Mass of Remembrance offers strength, hope
Many of the area’s faithful gathered Jan. 31 in St. Mary Mother of God Church, Middletown, to remember the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, a storm of unmatched magnitude that struck the Philippines Nov. 8, 2013.
World Day of Prayer celebration set
Every year, a group of women from nine southern Ocean County churches prepare and celebrate an ecumenical prayer service on the first Friday in March.
Anniversary of papal election to be observed
Lawrence Council, Knights of Columbus, will observe the first anniversary of the election of Pope Francis with Evening Prayer and a presentation of the new documentary film, Francis: The Pope of the New World. The program will be held March 13 at 7 p.m. in St. Ann Church, 1253 Lawrence …
Hightstown parishioners open their hearts to Africa
It was Valentine’s Day weekend, and the display of red hearts in the foyer of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, could make Hallmark proud.
CWOZ retreat day scheduled
Women from throughout the Diocese and their friends are welcome to join the Catholic Women of Zion, Chapter I, for a retreat day to be held March 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. William the Abbot Parish, 274 Lakewood Allenwood Rd., Howell.
New hybrid operating room enhances cardiac treatment possibilities
Providing cutting-edge imaging via robotic technology and positioning flexibility that has unique imaging applications in angiography, cardiology and surgical procedures, St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, recently became the first medical facility in Mercer County to offer the Artis zeego® multi-axis C-arm system from Siemens Healthcare.
Benefiting Education
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, has been awarded $50,000 for student scholarships by the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River.
Exploring the joys, challenges of foster parenting
“It’s the hardest job you’ll ever love,” Patti Simms, licensed clinical social worker and birth parent counselor for the Children’s Home of New Jersey, acknowledged during a Feb. 18 presentation on “Answering the Call to Care for Children” in St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville.
New provost at Georgian Court University
William Behre, Ph.D., was recently appointed provost of Georgian Court University, Lakewood. Dr. Behre, who comes to Georgian Court from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ),
CTPNJ workshops for employment seekers
The Career Transition Partnership has developed a curriculum of free training programs and mentoring service to assist job seekers in their transition.
'Bible Timeline' series to be offered
St. Anselm Parish, Wayside, will host two sessions of “A Quick Journey Through The Bible – An Eight-Part Introduction to the Bible Timeline.”
Parish mission will highlight 'LUKE Live'
St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, will hold a parish mission on the Gospel of Luke March 17 to 19 in the church at 40 Jackson Rd.
Knights of Columbus institute Turn Off the TV campaign
The N.J. State Council of the Knights of Columbus is urging Catholics to “turn off the t.v.” March 5 to protest the corrupt values reflected in prime time programming.
Mass for the feast of St. Patrick
Bagpipes will be heard again from the heart of Chambersburg in Trenton, when Our Lady of the Angels Parish celebrates its annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass March 17 at 12:15 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 540 Chestnut Ave.
Handmade rosaries for faithful around the globe
Every Wednesday morning, a group of faithful from St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel dedicate their efforts to making simple plastic rosaries destined for the mission fields, hospitals, retirement homes and even circuses, around the U.S. and indeed the world.
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