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EmmaLee Italia
Bishop celebrates sensory-friendly Mass for those with special needs
Persons with autism and other sensory needs ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 20, 2024
Third annual Standing Together for Life event to include new expo
For its third annual celebration since the ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 20, 2024
Annual Diocesan Youth Conference set for Feb. 1 in Lawrenceville
Welcoming teens from eighth through 12th grade, registration is now open for ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 16, 2024
When Celebrating is Hard: Parishes offer spiritual support for bereaved during holiday season
When faced with the loss of a loved one, whether recently or long ago, what would ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 14, 2024
‘Spoons of Love’ creating house for Holy Family in Ewing parish
Having already built a “house of bread” for the Holy Family Nativity scene last year ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 12, 2024
CCHD grant recipients will assist with education, work skills, budgeting
Responding to needs of social service agencies in the Diocese of Trenton ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 2, 2024
Trenton Diocese schools mount hurricane support effort for N.C., Florida
Students of St. Leo the Great School, Lincroft, joined other Catholic schools ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 2, 2024
Long Branch pastor in papal audience as part of canon law course
Father Javier A. Diaz, pastor of Christ the King Parish, Long Branch, recently took part ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 2, 2024
Catholic schools in DOT to rally support for Giving Tuesday Dec. 3
As Giving Tuesday approaches on Dec. 3, Catholic grammar schools in the Diocese ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| November 30, 2024
Embrace gifts of Holy Spirit, urge speakers at charismatic conference
Those who attended the “Anointed” diocesan Catholic Charismatic Conference Nov. 15-16 ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| November 18, 2024
Coalition’s goal to help build community, strengthen bonds in Lakewood
Opening communication between diverse faith and ethnic communities is key to building trust ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
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MARY STADNYK
| November 12, 2024
Icon of Blessed Carlo inspired by Holy Spirit, says Hamilton parishioner
In 1999, Kristina Sadley, parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| November 8, 2024
‘Awe and Wonder’: Diocesan pilgrims visit Eucharistic sites in Italy
Twenty-two pilgrims traveled to Italy earlier this fall as part of the Diocesan Eucharistic ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| November 7, 2024
Princeton University’s Aquinas Institute brings Catholic community to the heart of campus
As Catholic college students acclimate to university life, a community of like-minded peers ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| November 5, 2024
Impact of MCG’s annual gala allows for essential support to continue
The 29th annual gala for the Mount Carmel Guild, Trenton, was a time for supporters ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 28, 2024
Young adults learn what it means to be a Catholic voter at Princeton TOT event
As the 2024 presidential election neared, young adults gathered in Princeton’s Ivy Inn ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 28, 2024
Deacon convocation provides chance for prayer, reflection, networking
The annual convocation for deacons and their wives Oct. 18-19 was a time not only for ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 23, 2024
Catechists invited to short course on Confirmation, Reconciliation for teens
For catechists and those guiding young people through their Confirmation preparation ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 23, 2024
Father Andrino says attending order’s chapter was fruit of Holy Spirit
Traveling to Italy as a delegate to his order’s general chapter, Divine Word Father ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 19, 2024
St. Rose HS teacher receives N.J. Nonpublic Teacher of the Year award
For Linda Groh, religion teacher at St. Rose High School, ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 18, 2024
Praying with saints’ relics offers consolation, hope to faithful
While praying to the saints for their intercession and guidance is not a new phenomenon ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 18, 2024
Morning Star House of Prayer celebrates 50 years in Ewing
On the campus of Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing, stands a quiet place of spiritual retreat ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 10, 2024
At NJ Rally and March, pro-life advocates show resolve in ending abortion, supporting women
The first statewide New Jersey Rally and March for Life ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 27, 2024
Princeton speaker series kicks off with Bishop on topic of St. Paul
Addressing those gathered in the St. Paul Parish spiritual center Sept. 24, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 25, 2024
Newly installed pastor pledges to be 'spiritual father' for Princeton parish
St. Paul Parish, Princeton, marked the official installation of ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 24, 2024
Award winner says catechists called ‘to meet families where they are’
Lisa Ann Limongello wears many parish catechetical leader ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 18, 2024
Diocese welcomes Petrillo as associate director of Marriage Ministries
In his new role as ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 10, 2024
Webinar to discuss ways Catholics can promote civility in politics
To better understand how faith can inform civil discourse, Catholics are invited to join ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 9, 2024
First annual NJ statewide Mass and March for Life poised to draw thousands to Trenton
Anticipation is growing as pro-life advocates from across New Jersey prepare to convene ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 9, 2024
A Fresh Start: New academic year embraced by Diocese’s Catholic school students, teachers
The familiar anticipation of the first day of school captures students and teachers alike.
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 8, 2024
Bishop joins St. Dominic community for patron saint's feast
Relishing the opportunity to commemorate their parish’s patron, the feast of St. Dominic ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 4, 2024
Growing with the Church: Father Dunlap inspired to teach, lead others to understanding
While 50 years of priesthood is certainly an occasion to celebrate for Father William Dunlap ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 29, 2024
‘Nothing but Gratitude’: Father Schlageter finds priestly vocation rewarding
Fifty years since he took his first vows, Conventual Franciscan Father Robert Schlageter ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 28, 2024
Father Curtis Kreml, former pastor in Point Pleasant Beach, laid to rest
Parishioners, friends and fellow Franciscans gathered ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 27, 2024
‘The Lord filled my heart’: Sister Marge looks on 50-year anniversary with gratitude
Mercy Sister Marge Scarpone says that, in 50 years of religious life, “What I have found ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 26, 2024
‘A Quieter Life’: Father Hesko looks forward to prayer, charity after 40-year ministry
As Father Daniel Hesko considered his 40 years of priesthood and looked forward to retirement ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 25, 2024
Catholic Charities’ 35th Guardian Angel Dinner Dance set for Sept. 25
Helping to support essential services to more than 110,000 New Jersey residents annually ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 25, 2024
Seven social service entities awarded grants from Bishop Ahr endowment
A total of $10,000 in grants from the 2024 Bishop George W. Ahr Endowment Fund was awarded to seven ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 20, 2024
Collection for retired priests to coincide with World Day for Grandparents, Elderly
Recognizing the inherent value of older community members, the fourth annual World Day for ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 11, 2024
Father Butch given Blessed Michael McGivney Award by Knights
Within a year of assuming the role as pastor of St. Anselm Parish, Tinton Falls, Father Brian Butch ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 11, 2024
CCDOT joins national campaign to promote agency’s ‘mighty source for good’
As Catholic Charities USA begins its national media campaign “We Are There,” Catholic Charities ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 9, 2024
New Jersey pro-life advocates invited to Trenton for show of solidarity Sept. 26
Two events planned in Trenton Sept. 26 will allow pro-life advocates from across the state a chance ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 9, 2024
Permanent diaconate program to undergo restructuring, refocus
A restructured program for deacon preparation is set to be rolled out this fall ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| June 18, 2024
Princeton, Mercer agencies unite in flag-raising for Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, representatives from Catholic Charities ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| June 7, 2024
STEM intensive pairs Mount Holly fifth graders with military base
From robotics to geography to creating clean water, ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| June 7, 2024
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage comes to youth of Manahawkin
Young people from the Diocese of Trenton and students in St. Mary Academy, Manahawkin, ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 29, 2024
Loving God, others inspires Rev. Mr. Wynne Kerridge as he approaches priesthood
With June 1 ordination to the priesthood on the horizon, Rev. Mr. Wynne Kerridge knows his ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 20, 2024
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage coming to Trenton Diocese
From four corners of the nation, pilgrims are accompanying Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 14, 2024
‘Living Faith with Joy’: Bishop O’Connell’s priesthood defined by trusting God, teaching
A mystery to no one who has been in his presence more than a few minutes, a singular focus on the Lord ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 10, 2024
As ordination nears, Rev. Mr. Brian Meinders says experience enriched his faith
The path to the priesthood was not a straight road for Rev. Mr. Brian Meinders, but he hopes ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 9, 2024
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