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Mary Stadnyk
Funds from upcoming CCHD collection can give a ‘hand up’ to those in need
The way Brenda Rascher sees it, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| November 13, 2025
World Mission Sunday is about continuing Christ's call to bring the Good News to all nations
Just before the Ascension, when Jesus returned to his father ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| November 10, 2025
Bishop: Altar-Rosary members have sacred call to be seekers of the face of God
Serving in a ministry that’s devoted to prayer, service and the beauty of ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| November 10, 2025
UPDATED: Bishop urges Catholic school students to 'be brave in living the Gospel'
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By
MARY STADNYK
| October 26, 2025
Father Varga recalled as living life of joy, patience, persistence
Paying tribute to Conventual Franciscan Father Paul Varga, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| October 15, 2025
Millennials key to future of church, consultant tells Diocesan leaders
“A parish without millennials is a parish without a future.” ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| October 7, 2025
Mass for Mental Health and Wellness emphasizes grace, wisdom, peace
People who deal with mental health issues...
By
MARY STADNYK
| October 7, 2025
Barbara Kane receives award for excellence in catechetical leadership
The way Barbara Kane sees it, the heart of catechetical ministry is ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| October 3, 2025
On Catechetical Sunday, catechists receive affirmation in their ministry
Joining their counterparts from throughout the nation, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| October 1, 2025
Guardian Angel Dinner Dance highlights the need of serving people where they are
“Catholic Charities gave me hope. ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| September 20, 2025
Multicultural parish picnic celebrates the unity found in one faith community
It's been several years that St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| September 18, 2025
Hightstown parish to hold first Healing Mass for Mental Health and Wellness
As a priest who regularly encounters people of all ages ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| September 18, 2025
Bishop reminds faithful that caring for environment is responsibility of all
The Gospel passage, “Whoever does not carry his own cross and ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| September 9, 2025
Bishop, Asbury Park community mark St. Teresa of Calcutta’s feast day
Referencing Jesus’ words from St. Matthew’s Gospel “that ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| September 8, 2025
Convocation to focus on ways to reach, engage emerging generations in life of Church
Millennials. Gen Z. Gen Alpha.
By
MARY STADNYK
| September 2, 2025
New model of collaboration helps youth in Colts Neck, Holmdel parishes
A work of the Holy Spirit: ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| August 25, 2025
Maple Shade parish works to expand youth group
Several ideas are in the works to ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| August 22, 2025
Discipleship is at heart of youth ministry in Millstone parish
Matt Zabrosky is totally OK with ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| August 21, 2025
Mary’s Assumption is ‘mystery of our faith,’ Bishop says on feast day
Pointing out that there is no reference about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| August 19, 2025
Bishop celebrates Feast of Corpus Christi with Willingboro parish community
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 27, 2025
Saying yes to God was focus of priestly discernment gathering
Father Christopher Dayton spoke from the heart ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 23, 2025
At 140 years, parish reflects vibrant history, long presence in Hightstown
Each spring, when Dolores DiTeresi returns to ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 18, 2025
Notre Dame grad Achtau honored with CUA service scholarship
During her four years in Notre Dame High School, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 16, 2025
‘Keep God close’ Holy Cross grads urged
Just before the May 30 Baccalaureate Mass began, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 16, 2025
Bishop installs Father Osborn as pastor of Middletown parish
Family members, friends, priests of the Diocese and parishioners gathered for ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 8, 2025
The Church holds special role in helping those with mental illness
In the effort to assist those with mental illness, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 6, 2025
At clap-out Mass, Bishop exhorts RBC seniors: ‘Be who God made you to be’
The seniors in Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank, got a special visit from ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| June 2, 2025
Diocese’s native offers Peruvian perspective on Pope Leo’s vision
Having lived and ministered among the people of Peru since 1982, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| May 23, 2025
Local Catholics respond to the new Holy Father’s election
“Astonished.” “Overjoyed.” “Disbelieving.” “Hopeful.”
By
EMMALEE ITALIA
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MARY STADNYK
| May 22, 2025
Missionary priest reflects on our missionary pope
For nearly 12 years, Father Peter James Alindogan, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| May 21, 2025
Bishop and Diocese’s faithful give thanks for election of Pope Leo XIV
“We have a pope!” Those were the simple, but exuberant words ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| May 12, 2025
Nicene Creed shows Christians’ unity, say faith leaders
The Nicene Creed, a profession of faith among ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| May 5, 2025
Christian leaders gather in Freehold to mark anniversary, pray for unity
Extending words of welcome to all ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| May 5, 2025
Pope Francis’ legacy remembered by Bishop, mourners during diocesan Mass
Hours after learning about the passing of Pope Francis, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| April 21, 2025
Via Crucis is powerful Good Friday commemoration in Trenton
Each Good Friday for the past 25 years, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| April 19, 2025
At Chrism Mass, Bishop reminds priests of sacred trust God has placed in them
For the Church of Trenton, the Monday of Holy Week is ...
BY MARY STADNYK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR, AND ANGELICA CHICAIZA, CORRESPONDENT
| April 15, 2025
By
MARY STADNYK
| April 15, 2025
Jesus’ Crucifixion shows depth of God’s love, says Red Bank priest
The story of Jesus’ Passion and Death “is not about ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| April 14, 2025
Easter Funday: Popular community builder for Co-Cathedral young people
There’s Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and, around St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| April 14, 2025
Experiencing the Jubilee Year through Mercer County Station Church Masses
For 2025, the tradition of the Station Churches of Mercer County ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| March 27, 2025
Conference aims to help men live lives of faith in challenging world
More than 500 men of all ages and backgrounds ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| February 27, 2025
Eight deacon candidates instituted by Bishop into Ministry of Acolyte
Eight men reached a milestone in their formation as ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| February 14, 2025
Bishop, faithful stand together, give thanks for gift of all human life
“We’re here to pray for more babies.”
By
MARY STADNYK
| January 27, 2025
Annual Catholic men’s conference will highlight the theme of solidarity
Preparations for the 28th annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference scheduled ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| January 15, 2025
Formation milestones were highlight of annual seminarian gathering
The annual Christmas gathering for the Diocese’s seminarians was ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 30, 2024
UPDATED: Bishop stresses role of family life as Jubilee Year 2025 opens in the Diocese
As the Diocese of Trenton inaugurated the Jubilee Year 2025, ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 30, 2024
Msgr. Dermond reflects on 55 years with Diocesan Tribunal
As Msgr. John K. Dermond begins to wind down his ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 20, 2024
Hope and the heart of the priest were focus of Advent Spirituality Day
Setting aside everyday responsibilities to spend a few hours ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 20, 2024
Historic Trenton churches are focus of local pilgrimage
The signs and symbols found in any Catholic church ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 16, 2024
Jubilee Year conference will be time of formation, renewal for persons in ministry
Persons serving in various ministries in ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 11, 2024
Many opportunities available at the Diocesan Shrine of Blessed Carlo Acutis
he Diocesan Shrine of Blessed Carlo Acutis ...
By
MARY STADNYK
| December 10, 2024
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