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Marlton faithful, Moorestown students honor MLK

Faithful across the Diocese of Trenton honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 18 by serving others.
Deacon John ‘Jack’ F. Vassallo Jr., formerly of Willingboro parish, dies

Deacon John Francis Vassallo, Jr., formerly of Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, died Jan. 8 at age 78 in Virginia.
Video series scheduled on “The Titles of St. Joseph”

In celebration of the Year of St. Joseph, St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, will host a 12-session video series, ...
Brick food pantry sees need nearly triple during pandemic

The Helping Hands Ministry begun in 1982 at Epiphany Parish, Brick, has grown from a small food pantry to one that supported nearly 3,000 per year prior to the pandemic, or approximately 250 per month from Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Local businessman pays it forward through church decorating gift

Growing up in the 1970s, Paul Pennacchi vividly recalls the colorful Christmas flowers and decorations ...
In Marlton, many hands work to brighten Christmas for those in need

Throughout the year, the Helping Hands Ministry in St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, strives to help folks who are ...
Medford parish launches yearlong campaign to ‘develop holy habits'

As do any wise travelers preparing for an arduous journey, the parishioners in St. Mary of the Lakes have been consulting a faith-centered roadmap designed to examine their actions and enrich their Advent preparations and beyond.
Music ministers find new ways to bring hope through song this Christmas

Carols and hymns have long been the harbingers of Christmas, igniting and nurturing the Christmas spirit in hearts yearning for the joy of the season – and in that sense, this year will be no different, thanks to parish musicians across the Diocese who have been adapting during the pandemic.
Lawrenceville parish’s virtual Advent programs open to all

St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend its virtual Advent programming, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 7000.
Reflections on Advent, Christmas invite passers-by to encounter Christ in new ways

Knowing that the holidays during COVID-19 will necessitate distance and perhaps even remote means of spiritual connection, parishes have found new ways to bring Advent and Christmas to the community.
Holy Spirit Church closure to help ensure Catholic presence in Asbury Park

When Divine Word Father Miguel Virella arrived in Holy Spirit Parish nearly 10 years ago, he knew he soon would be helping to shepherd the merger of several Asbury Park parishes. He had one plea for the then-pastor – friend and mentor Father William McLaughlin.
Tabernacle parish plans live Nativity and gift donation drive-through

Building on the success of other gift drives during the pandemic, Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, has invited people to “Christmas. Giving. Drive.” to view a live Nativity scene and donate gift items for residents of New Lisbon Developmental Center.
Lessons and Carols comes to Holmdel parish for first time

This Advent, St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, will present its first Festival of Lessons and Carols with the goal of instilling hope and joy to all during the ongoing pandemic.
Matawan parish delivers Thanksgiving meals, encouragement to area seniors

Thanksgiving was a little more joy-filled for many seniors in Matawan despite the coronavirus ...
Father Rocco A. Cuomo recalled as ‘true prophet’ during funeral Mass

Father Rocco A. Cuomo was fondly remembered as a “faithful servant, a great teacher and a kind and holy man.”
Faithful across nation collect 1 ton of mac & cheese for shore parish food donation

The spiritual riches of a livestream community Mass, coupled with a definition of the word “parishioner” as a neighbor with no tangible bounds, has resulted in a mammoth donation of food for one parish along the Jersey Shore.
Returning to parish life a comfort for LBI couple

For Jeanette and Bob Poole, returning to in-person Mass has been an opportunity to reconnect with the Church and its sacramental graces. But it has also been about the need to give back to their parish community, too.
Continued Mass from home a bittersweet experience for some of Diocese's faithful

For some faithful, the time is still not right to return to in-person Mass.
Burlington couple winners of Longest Married Couple Project

When the Lipkas learned they were winners of Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Longest Married Couple Project
Advent, Christmas music by local cantor, organist now available

When Dr. Carly York responded to what she describes as “a true calling to sing and record music for Advent and Christmas”...
St. Leo the Great family’s resilience in faith, each other felt around the Diocese, beyond

Open any door to any home, and behind it, you’ll find a story. One filled with laughter and tears, family and loneliness, challenges and decisions, love and despair.
Ewing pastor remembered for compassion, presence, care of the sick

Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris, the pastor of Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, who died suddenly Nov. 2, was remembered as being a priest with “the heart of a good shepherd.”
Manalapan deacon, parish communities work to address diaper needs in Monmouth County

The idea to start collecting diapers for families in need some was borne of compassion for children living in poverty.
Funeral Mass for Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris scheduled

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial for Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris, pastor of Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, who died suddenly Nov. 2. The Mass will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 in St. James Church, 11 East Paul Ave., Trenton. There will be no visitation and all COVID-19 diocesan directives will be followed.
Diocese’s gem within a gem featured in new video series ‘Beauty Heals’

A 600-year-old work of art in Trenton is getting attention in a national video series...

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