Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., congratulates TCA senior Angie Labissiere, who was awarded the Most Reverend David M. O’Connell Service Scholarship by The Catholic University of America. The scholarship was named in honor of Bishop O’Connell, who served as the university’s president prior to his arrival as Bishop of Trenton. Labissiere plans to pursue studies in political science and international relations at CUA. John Blaine photo
For Trenton Catholic Academy senior Angie Labissiere, attending The Catholic University of America, Washington, and receiving the Most Reverend David M. O’Connell Service Scholarship is a dream come true.
“I truly feel privileged to be chosen as the winner of the Bishop O’Connell Service Scholarship. Being able to attend college is a dream that I’ve always longed for,” the Hamilton school student said.
“The fact that this scholarship is solely based on service means so much to me because service is a major part of my life. I owe all my blessings to the different service projects I have been a part of; they all played a huge part in breaking me out of my comfort zone and shaping me into the person I am today.”
VATICAN CITY – Ordaining 16 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis urged them to be merciful with the people who approach them, especially in the confessional.
Marking the World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 22, the Pope ordained 11 men for the Diocese of Rome, four for the Family of Disciples and one for the Sons of Divine Providence. The new priests ranged in age from 26 to 41 and came from Italy, Colombia, Croatia, El Salvador, Madagascar, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Watching Lindsey Baron tear into a pitch and send it screaming through an outfield gap or charging a ball and gunning a strike to home plate to nail a stunned runner by 10 feet, one could never imagine her performing on a stage not too long ago.
In fact, Baron even has trouble imagining it these days.
Beirut
NEW YORK -- Every word matters in "Beirut" (Bleecker Street), an espionage thriller set in 1982 during the Lebanese civil war. More ... Friday, April 20, 2018
The Torch youth ministry group in St. Dominic Parish has been putting in a tremendous amount of community service over the past months. From coat drives and pasta dinners to letter-writing campaigns and helping the homeless, there seems to be no task too small for the Brick parish’s teens.
“I am thankful that I am able to participate in all of these service opportunities,” said Jeffrey Frankenburg, a 13-year-old youth ministry member. “I know that I am very lucky to have what I have, and I like that I can give back while having fun with my friends.”
Faith Alive! 2018 No. 19 -- Authenticating and protecting relics To better ensure that the veneration of relics is properly followed, the Congregation for Saints' Causes released a new instruction December 2017 aimed at upholding the integrity of the practice. More ... Friday, April 20, 2018
Environmental fair highlights theme of being good stewards of the earth On Sunday, April 15, the social justice committee in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, held its annual environmental fair, which is a family oriented event featuring a fun and educational puppet show, a big craft table and many hands-on activities. More ... Monday, April 23, 2018
From Bishop O'Connell: the need to restore funding for Catholic schools in the State FY2019 Budget In his proclamation for this year’s Catholic Schools’ Week (January 28-February 3, 2018), Governor Murphy gratefully acknowledged that “Catholic schools in the State of New Jersey have educated millions of New Jerseyans throughout the years in preparation for their responsibilities as residents of this State and as members of society.” More ... Thursday, April 19, 2018
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The paradoxes of inclusion
In a recent homily, Bishop Robert E. Barron rightly identified two paramount values in our secular culture: being "inclusive" and being "nonjudgmental." More ... Wednesday, April 25, 2018
The fuel that keeps one priest going Father Al Scott of Long Beach, California, may be 85 and retired, but his passion and energy for Jesus and the Church serve as a model for people less than half his age. More ... Wednesday, April 25, 2018
