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Catholic leaders put local food on the line for Super Bowl matchup

The Super Bowl isn't just about football. For many, it's about the wings, chili, sliders, chips and dips consumed during the game. And for Catholic leaders of the cities from the two competing teams in this year's matchup – San Francisco and Kansas City, Missouri – it's about food bets …

Fathers, sons grow closer in faith during CAC retreat

During the inaugural diocesan Catholic Athletes for Christ father-son retreat, the biggest impact may have been made by the Diocese’s shepherd, who spoke openly and emotionally about the complexities of being a son.

Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times

As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.

RBC’s Stamberger emerges as one of Monmouth swimming’s top sprinters

Red Bank Catholic junior Haley Stamberger has emerged as one of the top swimmers in Monmouth County and the Shore Conference. It’s probably a good thing, however, that she knew at an early age there were heated pools, or she may never have had a career.

Wrestler's nearly fatal car crash rejuvenated his faith

Dan Beaudrie is a man of faith who beat the odds. Actually, he didn't just beat them, he crushed them.

New radio show will promote faith, sports and how they relate to God

It could very well be the perfect storm for inspiring youth athletes to practice faith – sports, religion and the mass media.

TCA, Holy Cross, SJV bring home championship trophies for the holidays

It was a happy Yuletide season for the Trenton Catholic Academy, St. John Vianney and Holy Cross Preparatory Academy boys basketball teams, as each claimed a championship trophy from their respective holiday tournaments.

Whether home or away, girls basketball teams enjoy holiday wins

Some teams stayed home, others traveled great distances, but either way the results were successful in girls basketball over the holidays.

NFL kicker's friendship with teammate strengthens faith

Catholic faith is a big part of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's life...

Former Pirates player still swinging away for children hurting, in need

We all live on "borrowed time," said former Pittsburgh Pirates great Frank Thomas - "The Original One" - and we have the free will to choose how we want to live our lives.

For Mater Dei, faith helps heal the sting of defeat in state championship game

The Mater Dei Prep football team came excruciatingly close to winning a state title Dec. 7 at Rutgers University, as a gutsy comeback fell just short in a 27-25 loss to DePaul Catholic in the NJSIAA Non-Public Group III title game.

Basketball Shoot Around available to all abilities going on 45 years

The late Augie DeVito was a devout Catholic, so it’s only fitting his enduring legacy is an organization that embraces the value of inclusion so central to the Catholic faith.

Donovan Catholic girls’ volleyball team enjoys season of historic proportions

Glen Jansen was expecting a good season from his Donovan Catholic girls’ volleyball team, but the coach in the Toms River high school never foresaw a history-making campaign.

CBA cross country team wins 24th Meet of Champions title

The tweet sent out on the Christian Brothers Academy cross country Twitter account said it all: “3 in a row. 9 out of 10. 24 out of 47.”

Father-son Catholic Athletes for Christ retreat planned

The diocesan Catholic Athletes for Christ will host “Bravehearts,” a father-and-son retreat, Jan. 25-26, 2020 in Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom.


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