SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS

'O Holy Night' tops all hymns used in churches in December, according to poll

The Christmas carol "O Holy Night" ranked first in a list of hymns most played in December ...

With 'Advent Box,' graphic designer hopes to help Lebanese spiritually

Violette Yammine aims to illustrate Advent and Christmas hope for Lebanese facing tough times.

Pope: Keep the creche in Christmas

Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.

UPDATED: Diocesan choir’s ‘Messiah’ concerts met with joy in Red Bank, Toms River

.“We had to bring in extra chairs! …

UPDATED: Spirited pilgrims lead Our Lady of Guadalupe torches home

Persistent wind and rain didn’t dampen the ...

Vatican announces Pope Francis' end-of-year liturgy schedule

With most of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic removed, Pope Francis is scheduled ...

Church of Trenton begins Advent celebration

Parishes in the Trenton Diocese joined with ...

Advent is the perfect time for New Year Resolutions of faith

Some of us may have heard our pastor exclaim, "Happy New Year!" at the end of November ...

Advent watching includes noticing God at work in daily life, Pope says

 Being so distracted that one does not notice God's presence...

Pope tells patriarch Catholics are ready for a common Easter date

Meeting the U.S.-born patriarch of the Assyrian Church...

Anniversary couples reminded that marriage is about having supernatural faith in God, each other

After 70 years of marriage, Arlene and Ed Scully believe a good marriage is about ...

The Saints came marching in to St. Rose in Belmar

St. Teresa of Kolkata, Blessed Carlo Acutis, St. Martin de Porres, St. Francis of Assisi ...

Diocesan Festival Choir to perform ‘Messiah’ Dec. 4

The Diocesan Festival Choir, led by director and conductor Shawn Mack, will hold a “Messiah” Christmas Concert Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River.  

Moravian star factory: 125 years of Christmas -- and geometry

Almost 800,000 Moravian stars in various sizes...

Six parish catechetical leaders ready to hand on the faith in new assignments

Parishes around the Diocese are looking forward to the start of a new catechetical year ...


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