Indianapolis-bound pilgrims given prayerful sendoff at Mass
The Eucharist is more than just about ...
Community turns out to celebrate establishment of Red Bank Oratory
On the morning of July 7, ...
As new pastor, Father Smith seeks to carry on Christ’s work in Marlton parish
Parishioners, brother priests and family members gathered ...
Francis House of Prayer, a ‘meeting place with God’ for 50 years
The Diocese of Trenton’s Francis House of Prayer, ...
GCU graduates ready to make their mark, continue to grow in faith
A Catholic university founded upon the core values of the Sisters of Mercy...
Eighth graders take treasure trove of memories, faith experiences to high school
Maria Spirito had words of wisdom for the eighth-grade graduates...
Young men learn more about joys, challenges of priesthood at Diocese’s discernment gathering
“Priests are set apart by God to bring God to others,” ...
Class of 2024 urged to ‘Remember your Stuart roots’
Two different speakers urged graduates of Stuart Country Day School
Catholic Charities, Seeds of Services to share facility in Ocean County
The longtime partnership between Ocean County’s Catholic Charities Community Services and ...
Bishop ordains two ‘good men’ to sacred priesthood
Against the backdrop of the Diocese’s three-day experience with the ...
Deacon Joe Donadieu was ‘epitome of a graced individual’
Deacon Joseph M. Donadieu was remembered as a man who ...
Joseph M. Donadieu, who served Diocese for decades as deacon and editor, dead at 81
Joseph M. Donadieu, a permanent deacon of 40 years and veteran editor of ...
Parish social ministry’s latest focus is fight against human trafficking
Parishioners at St. Rose Parish, Belmar, have ...
Red Bank Oratory receives canonical approval from Vatican
The Holy See has approved and canonically established the ...
Job fairs help to strengthen Catholic school employment opportunities
“This is a wonderful opportunity where Catholic school representatives can ...
Crucifix is powerful reminder of God’s love, Bishop says on Good Friday
The Crucifix or cross is the central and most widely known symbol of ...
UPDATED: Father Daniel F. Gowen remembered as ‘truly a people priest’
Paying tribute to Father Daniel F. Gowen, ...
Vocations director: All ‘have skin in the game’ to support those called to priesthood
When it comes to vocations to the priesthood, ...
Understanding the RCIA and our role in it
Denise Contino, diocesan director of the Department of Catechesis, sat down for a Q and A with The Monitor ...
UPDATE: Catholic Women of Zion mark 35 years, focus on faith in difficult times
Emphasizing that the words of Jesus, “Do not be afraid,” appear ...
UPDATE: Msgr. Bacovin remembered for his love of God’s Word, priesthood
In a heartfelt tribute to Msgr. Ronald J. Bacovin, his closest friend,
Station Churches of Mercer County offers Lenten pilgrimage experience for all
Faithful of the Diocese and beyond are welcomed to spend part of their Lenten observance ...
Meeting Pope was highlight of Rome pilgrimage for diocesan priests
Three priests among those who joined Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on ...
UPDATE: Collaboration is key to building pro-life culture, speakers say
More than 100 people gathered virtually to get practical tips on ...
UPDATE: Despite weather, support and prayers for life go on in Washington, at home
The predictions that there was a 100% chance that a snowstorm would blanket the eastern U.S. was ...
From darkness to deacon studies: Gez Ford’s pathway to faith
Gez Ford no longer asks “Why?” when it comes to circumstances surrounding his life.
UPDATED: Middletown parish extends Christmas spirit with special dinner
As it has for years, St. Mary Parish, Middletown, extended hospitality ...
The Christmas story is worth telling over and over again
One would think that after more than 2,000 years, people would tire of telling and hearing the Christmas story.
UPDATED: Bishop joins Hightstown community for Christmas Eve Mass
“Merry Christmas, everyone” said an exuberant Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.,
UPDATED: Bishop joins in Simbang Gabi celebration in Howell
For more than two decades, the enduring Filipino Advent tradition of Simbang Gabi – a nine-day novena of spiritual preparation for the birth of Christ – has unfolded seamlessly in coordinated diocesan-wide observances.
UPDATED: Bishop, seminarians gather for Christmas celebration
With the Diocese’s seminarians pursuing studies for the priesthood ...
UPDATED: Faith, cultures celebrated during trilingual Mass with Bishop
The theme of unity was evident as parishioners and clergy from ...
UPDATED: At Philly Mass, Bishop O’Connell speaks of graces from Mary’s intercession
Thousands visited the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in ...
Father Joseph A. Radomski remembered as ‘one who heard the call of God and responded’
Father Joseph A. Radomski, who died Nov. 7 at age 88, was celebrated as a priest ...
Online, in-person schedule for ‘The Art of Catechesis’ in 2024
Persons seeking to assist others in learning more about ...
UPDATED: New Resurrection pastor prays to serve parish with humility
Parishioners, brother priests and family members gathered Nov. 4 to witness ...
UPDATED: Forty Hours serves as teaching tool on Eucharist for Holmdel parish
Forty Hours, the solemn, centuries-old Eucharistic devotion, ...
UPDATED: As Church marks feasts, Bishop calls All Saints’ Day Catholic Hall of Fame
The Catholic Church has a Hall of Fame too: All Saints Day.
Young adults bring energy, fresh perspectives to parish pastoral councils
When Christopher Fenimore was invited by his pastor to ...
Bishop blesses Monument to Unborn at Willingboro parish
On the grounds of Corpus Christi Parish is a newly ...
UPDATED: White Mass marks 10 years, adds collaboration from second parish
Some came straight from their shifts — still wearing their scrubs and
Young local parishioner travels to Rome for Synod opener
When Elise Stankus reflects on participating in the opening of the general session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality...
UPDATED: Gift of Catholic schools celebrated during annual Mass with Bishop O’Connell
“You don’t have to be old to be a saint!” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said ...
UPDATED: Bishop dedicates new Diocesan Shrine of Blessed Carlo Acutis
An air of both excitement and reverence permeated the parish community of ...
Annual gala was time for Catholic Charities to honor supporters
Msgr. Dennis Apoldite may have been presented with this year’s ...
Stuart celebrates start of 60th year with visit from Bishop O’Connell
“How did you become a Bishop?” “When you were a kid, did you want to become a Bishop?” “How busy are you every day?
Messages about life, hope in Jesus shared during Lakewood concert
The way Divine Word Father Guilherme Andrino sees it, ...
UPDATED: There's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to faith formation
Parish catechetical leaders from throughout the Diocese, ...
On eve of 9/11, new pastor reminds people to love 'in ordinary ways'
A full congregation of parishioners and family members gathered Sept. 10 for...
