SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS

Gift of Community

When COVID-19 shut down the world in 2020, the staggering isolation suffered by so many prompted  ...

Christmas recipe: Soup for your soul and loved ones

After not having household gatherings for some time, we are very excited to host family and friends ...

Priesthood has always been a joy for Father Jawidzik

Father Edward M. Jawidzik has often said that one of the “most wonderful gifts” he has received ...

Newly retired Father Crane recalls joys, challenges of priesthood

As a former meteorologist, Father Mark Crane understands the need to know...

With God’s grace: Fr. Rubiano's 25 years of priesthood

In a quiet area amid the otherwise bustling corridors of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Father Caesar Rubiano...

Mercy Sister Carol Ann Henry looks back on years leading Mercy Center

t’s been 39 years since Mercy Sister Carol Ann Henry opened the Mercy Center in Asbury Park...

Service is at the heart of Father Virella 25 years of priesthood

“The Lord God calls us to serve.” For Divine Word Father Miguel Virella, these words continue to inspire...

Mass was time to give thanks for gift of grandparents

Preschooler Patrick Wright was happy to be at the 12:15 p.m. Mass July 26 ...

Seniors: A New Vocation

I woke up one day only to discover I was a senior citizen! Where did the time go?

New Catholics bring wealth of experiences to Lord’s table in Barnegat parish

Jay Pappas used to think that “Sunday was for football.” He had no interest in religion, and he described himself as an atheist.  

Holy Week in Review: Bishop travels the Diocese; faithful hear messages of hope

In person and online, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., journeyed with his Diocese’s people during Holy Week ...

Trenton faith community reflects on peace of risen Christ

Nettie Davies Kollie is passionate about what the Easter Season means to her personally.  

At Easter Vigil, Bishop preaches on the hope the newly risen Jesus brings to all

On the evening of Holy Saturday, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., urged the faithful to remember that nothing was ever the same again after the dark hours of Jesus’ Death gave way to the light of his glorious Resurrection.

Outdoor Stations of the Cross a humbling experience for faithful

Ivette Rivera didn’t mind the cloudy skies and chilled temperatures that hovered in the early hours of April 2.

On Good Friday, Bishop reflects on the Cross as an enduring symbol through the ages

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., remembers well the Crucifix that hung in his family’s home when he was a youngster. Any time his mother would pass the Crucifix, she would stop and kiss the feet of Jesus.


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