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EmmaLee Italia
How should Catholics respond to A.I.?
True intelligence involves understanding and self-awareness ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| November 14, 2025
Convocation speakers inspire deacons to respond with listening hearts
Deacons of Diocese and their wives gathered in Princeton Oct. 17 and 18
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 22, 2025
Hamilton parish mission speaker points to Jesus’ ‘radiant mercy’
“Where do you stand in relation to the crucified?”
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 14, 2025
Eucharistic procession marks Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Princeton campus
Bystanders watched curiously as a line of worshippers departed the Princeton ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 1, 2025
‘Witnessing to the Light’: Divine Word Missionaries mark 150 years of mission and ministry
A celebration of joy, faith and God’s mission marked the 150th anniversary ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 21, 2025
Workshop to explore Byzantine Catholic Church’s rich traditions
For many Catholics familiar only with the Roman or Latin Rite of worship ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 19, 2025
Blesseds Carlo, Frassati canonizations to be celebrated with Mass in Brick
Two young saints-to-be, both known for their faithful witness and example ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| September 5, 2025
Soon-to-be saint’s relic a reminder of a real person who ‘chose Christ above all’
Almost 20 years ago, a young seminarian studying in Rome drew inspiration ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| August 25, 2025
Faith in Action
Maryjane Gallo and Mary Sheridan, parishioners of Holy Cross Parish, Rumson...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 26, 2025
Hopewell parish collects toys for CYO summer camp
As social concerns chair the past 20 years ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| July 15, 2025
Sacred Heart values, determination define Stuart Country Day grad class
As the 30 graduates of Stuart Country Day of the Sacred Heart, Princeton, ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| June 16, 2025
St. Rose of Lima School marks 150 years as beacon of Catholic education
“For 150 years, we have been more than ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| June 6, 2025
Rep. Smith receives honorary CUA degree for pro-life efforts
In recognition of his longstanding commitment to the rights of the unborn ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| June 2, 2025
‘Gift and Mystery’: Alan Bridges ordained a priest for the Diocese of Trenton
As family and friends of Rev. Mr. Alan Bridges watched eagerly, his priestly ordination ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 31, 2025
Local Catholics respond to the new Holy Father’s election
“Astonished.” “Overjoyed.” “Disbelieving.” “Hopeful.”
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EMMALEE ITALIA
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MARY STADNYK
| May 22, 2025
The Co-Cathedral to host N.J. ecumenical prayer service, marking 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea
To mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a statewide ecumenical ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| May 1, 2025
Wayside parish expands Lenten project of livestock for Rwanda
For the last three Lenten seasons, parishioners at ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| April 22, 2025
Sister Carole MacKenthun named Citizen of the Year
A beloved teacher for 56 years in the Dioceses of Trenton and Metuchen ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| April 10, 2025
The Deeper Story: Princeton media entrepreneur tackles projects with Christian, spiritual roots
To interact with filmmaker and author Robert Orlando is to be invited to think deeply ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| March 18, 2025
Diocesan cemeteries beautification affirms dignity of the human person for eternity
Catholic cemeteries “are sacred grounds – holy places that help the bereaved navigate ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| March 14, 2025
Social media-savvy priest leads Princeton retreat
As part of its ongoing St. Paul Presents speaker series, the Princeton parish ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| March 5, 2025
Beauty is objective, points to God, Catholic artist tells young adults
Welcoming Catholic sacred art painter and speaker Kate Capato from Philadelphia ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| March 5, 2025
Church in Central and Eastern Europe to benefit from annual USCCB collection
Taken up in the Diocese of Trenton and nationally on Ash Wednesday, the annual collection ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| February 22, 2025
‘Fueling Faith, Spreading Hope’: Annual Catholic Appeal to offer new parish incentives, enhance formation
Each year the Annual Catholic Appeal aims to support parishes and vital ministries ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| February 13, 2025
St. Pio Parish celebrates refresh of 101 year-old chapel
Parishioners in Lavallette gathered for a Mass celebrating the re-opening ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| February 13, 2025
‘Hope in Eternal Life’: Diocese’s infant burial ministry offers loving response to grieving families
Desiring to support parents during one of the most difficult times of their lives ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| January 20, 2025
Catholic schools to enter Sea Bright ocean Feb. 1 in 19th Polar Plunge
Schools are readying to brave the chilly waters of the Atlantic in Sea Bright ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| January 16, 2025
Local communities gear up for Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-Feb. 1
The Diocese of Trenton’s Catholic schools will ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| January 15, 2025
Lakewood parish hosts hall-filling Nativity scene display
The tradition of creating houses of gingerbread and confections for decoration ...
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EMMALEE ITALIA
| December 26, 2024
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 ...
By
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 ...
By
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 ...
By
EMMALEE ITALIA
| October 18, 2024
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