Bishop joins St. Dominic community for patron saint's feast
Relishing the opportunity to commemorate their parish’s patron, the feast of St. Dominic ...
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.
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 ...
‘Nothing but Gratitude’: Father Schlageter finds priestly vocation rewarding
Fifty years since he took his first vows, Conventual Franciscan Father Robert Schlageter ...
Father Curtis Kreml, former pastor in Point Pleasant Beach, laid to rest
Parishioners, friends and fellow Franciscans gathered ...
‘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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Permanent diaconate program to undergo restructuring, refocus
A restructured program for deacon preparation is set to be rolled out this fall ...
Princeton, Mercer agencies unite in flag-raising for Mental Health Awareness Month
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, representatives from Catholic Charities ...
STEM intensive pairs Mount Holly fifth graders with military base
From robotics to geography to creating clean water, ...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage comes to youth of Manahawkin
Young people from the Diocese of Trenton and students in St. Mary Academy, Manahawkin, ...
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 ...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage coming to Trenton Diocese
From four corners of the nation, pilgrims are accompanying Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
Marianne Hartman reaches 40-year mark in serving Diocese’s communications ministry
It has been four decades since Marianne Hartman began her...
Repairs planned for historic buildings housing Mount Carmel Guild through government grant
The 165-year-old house and annexes from which Mount Carmel Guild has assisted those in need ...
Former NFL star destigmatizes mental health challenges in honest talk with students
What Caleb Campbell is most proud of, he told Donovan Catholic students, isn’t his recognition as ...
Preparing educators for advantages, challenges of artificial intelligence in schools
The use of artificial intelligence in education is now a reality, offering both unprecedented advantages ...
Video series on Jesus, Eucharist to support Revival efforts in parishes
Small parish groups may use a new seven-part video series created by the National Eucharistic Revival ...
Rep. Chris and Marie Smith defend life, human dignity for half century
To dedicate one’s life for the protection of something or someone – this concept of “standing in the breach” ...
Catholics asked to petition state legislators for nonpublic school transportation, nursing funding
With Gov. Murphy’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 now in the hands of the state legislature ...
Persistence, faith align in music competition award for Manahawkin student
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” the old joke begins. “Practice, practice, practice!” ...
TCPA student awarded Msgr. Crean Scholarship toward college
The Holy Name Society awarded its 2024 Rev. Msgr. Crean Scholarship to a Trenton Catholic ...
At empty tomb, disciples recall Jesus’ words, Bishop tells Princeton parish
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reminded Catholics at St. Paul Parish just how memorable ...
Sister Brunilda Ramos follows devotion to God from one ‘shattered soul’ to next
If anyone asks Religious Teachers Filippini Sister Brunilda Ramos, M.P.F., how she is doing on any given day ...
Flavorful Fridays: It's okay, use the fancy dishes
Since childhood, my mother has loved tableware, collecting beautiful china and real silver platters.
Annual Catholic Appeal encourages all to ‘put on love’ when considering a gift
With a renewed focus on building greater unity among the faithful, their parishes and the Diocese ...
Mercy Sister Carole MacKenthun makes children’s education a personal mission
The many threads of Mercy Sister Carole MacKenthun’s life weave together in a tapestry of service ...
Students start nonprofit to improve recess
Brooke and Riley Pulaski have taken their Catholic school lessons on outreach to heart by establishing ...
Sacrifice sharpens appreciation for the simple
During a recent small group session at my parish when discussing the Eucharistic meal of the Mass ...
'Tolton’ a powerful story of venerable priest’s triumph over prejudice
The multimedia production “Tolton: From Slave to Priest” gave ...
Black and Indian Mission Collection set for Feb. 18
The annual National Collection for the Black and Indian Missions will be taken up in the Diocese Feb. 18 ...
Strengthening marriage and influencing culture the goal of World Marriage Day
Celebrating the sacred union of husbands and wives, World Marriage Day Feb. 11 and National Marriage Week ...
National collection aims to rebuild Church in Central and Eastern Europe
Still reeling from 70 years of communist oppression, countries of the former Soviet bloc will be ...
UPDATE: Youth encouraged to look for God’s intended purpose
From praise and worship and Eucharistic Adoration to ...
St. Jude relic to be venerated Jan. 30 in Brick parish during historic U.S. trip
A relic believed to be of the arm of St. Jude the Apostle will stop in the ...
UPDATE: New state law extends eligibility for free meals to nonpublic schools
To help offset financial hardship experienced by many low-income families, the New Jersey Catholic Conference wrote to Gov. Phil Murphy Jan. 11 to request his support on the “Working Class Families Anti-Hunger Act” – a bill that would expand eligibility for free school meals to include nonpublic schools.
Annual Catholic men’s conference set for Feb. 24
Registration is open for the 27th annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference, ...
USCCB urges faithful to participate in Jan. 27-28 collection for Latin America
The annual nationwide Collection for the Church in Latin America, taken up Jan 27-28 ...
Toms River parish embraces Our Lady of Kibeho
The inspiration to bring Rwandan author Immaculée Ilibagiza to St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, started with ...
Moorestown deacon applies medical training to missions, hospice
When Dr. John Bertagnolli, Jr., D.O., told his wife, “I’m going to go on a mission trip,” ...
Registration open for 2024 ‘On Purpose’ Diocesan Youth Conference in Red Bank
The invitation has been issued to parish youth ministers to “Join us as we challenge our teens ...
