Catholic school eighth-graders from around the Diocese will receive an early graduation gift: a Crucifix, from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. “Bishop O’Connell’s gesture is a wonderful way of showing that although each school is an individual entity, we are part of one Diocese and one Church where its shepherd cares for each member of
Educators at Trenton Catholic Academy say school robotics clubs can equip students with lifelong learning skills. They would know – they’ve seen it firsthand. “This is truly an impressive group of young engineers who are destined to change the world for the better,” said Dana Sudziarski, co-moderator of the Iron Mechs, the Hamilton school’s robotics
Students from Mater Dei Prep recently shared a screen with legends in the civil rights movement for an honest discussion on discrimination, civility, nonviolence and more. “It was an honor to be part of a conference with such powerful activist and human rights figures,” said Tyler Malik Ismail, a member of the Middletown school’s Global
There is a superhero who roams the halls of St. Gregory the Great Academy. He doesn’t wear a cape or fly through the sky, say students who attend the Hamilton Square school, but he’s a hero, nonetheless. “Our hero is our principal, Dr. Jason Briggs. … This has been a challenging year to be a
The legacy of late Cathedral rector Msgr. Richard T. Crean was remembered 65 years after his tragic death with a Mass and breakfast in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, March 21. Two Catholic graduating seniors from Lawrenceville’s Notre Dame High School – Tyler Kenney and Carolyn Smith – were awarded scholarships created to honor the
St. Rose Grammar School, Belmar, was the recent recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Patricia A. O’Callaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation. The funds were directed to be used to enhance the school’s remote learning capabilities, according to Gregory Guito, principal. In an effort to keep our school competitive, we have done many things to modernize
ince the January announcement that Trenton Catholic Academy in Hamilton would close this June, those tasked with preparing for the new reality have been unabashed in their feelings for the school community. “Trenton Catholic Academy has changed lives, mine included,” said president Michael Knowles. “It has been a beacon of light in the darkness. It
The students of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, highlighted their differences while rejoicing in the principles they shared during the school’s Feb. 24 Diversity Mass. School chaplain, Father Jason Parzynski, was principal celebrant of the annual liturgy held during Black History Month to celebrate social justice, diversity, inclusion and the progress of people. NDHS senior
Christian Brother Frank Byrne, president of Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, will end his term at the Lincroft school to become Auxiliary Provincial for Brothers’ District of Eastern North America (DENA) as of Sept. 1. Reflecting upon his term as president, Brother Frank said, “I have enjoyed my 12 years as president of CBA tremendously. It
In a year like no other, presenting unforeseen challenges with COVID-19, Catholic schools in the Diocese are finding ways to persevere with the heroic help of teachers, school staff, and parish and school community support. “Everything is going well, but I say to God, ‘We made it through another day,’” reflected Craig Palmer, principal of
When it comes to bolstering Catholic schools and retaining families, understanding value and purpose goes a long way. That was the message Catholic school principals from throughout the Diocese of Trenton and beyond learned during a webinar featuring Stan Phelps, certified professional speaker, marketer and author of the Goldfish Series on business success. Phelps’ goal
As Catholic schools across the Diocese of Trenton joined the 2021 national observance of Catholic Schools Week, three took time to visit with The Monitor about how their school was marking a rewarding, though different, year in Catholic education. Maria Sobel, principal of St. Mary of the Lakes School, Medford, believes the significance of Catholic
