Give a bunch of kids brown paper bags and empty buckets, and there’s no telling what they might do. In Holy Cross School, Rumson, however, the students filled them with $2,005 worth of loose change. In early November, Maryjane Gallo, sixth grade teacher and co-founder of the Tawawami Children’s Project, a non-profit organization whose sole
By Lois Rogers | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Talk about the weather! In years to come, when eyewitnesses and participants shared stories about the Polar Plunge for Catholic Education sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Patrick Torphy Division, it’s a given that the frigid temperatures, snow-topped sand and pounding surf of the 11th annual event on the
They’re Excited! • Pictured is the Holy Cross student body forming the number 75 in honor their school’s 75th anniversary. Photo courtesy of Holy Cross School Holy Cross School, Rumson, will continue to celebrate its 75th anniversary year with a Jan. 29 Mass and Open House for prospective families. The Jan. 29 anniversary events, which
By Haley Cafarella | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Clergy, school and diocesan officials, alumni, prominent members of the community and seniors in St. Rose High School, Belmar, were on hand Dec. 2 as the school officially unveiled the renovated and newly equipped Ottilie R. King Memorial Library. Robert C. King, an alumnus, and his wife, Cynthia
By Christina Leslie | Trenton Monitor Correspondent A group of students from Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, had the opportunity to share their views on topics of world impact during a Model United Nations conference held Dec. 1-4 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. In addition to flexing their writing and public speaking skills, four of
By Lois Rogers | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Green may be the official color of St. Peter School, but on Nov. 14, deep blue was the predominant hue as the Point Pleasant Beach community turned out in force to celebrate the institution’s designation as a 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. To see photo gallery on
By Mary Stadnyk | Associate Editor Pursuing a Catholic education can present its share of challenges and sacrifices for students and their families. As a way to help grammar and high school students in the Diocese of Trenton continue their next level of education in a Catholic institution, some unique and attractive incentives have been
By David Karas | Trenton Monitor Correspondent The start of the school year took on added significance for students in All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin. To see photo gallery on this story, click here. During a Mass to mark the opening of the 2016-17 academic year, the students, teachers, faculty and family also witnessed the
By Mary Stadnyk | Trenton Monitor Associate Editor Students in St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, learned some very exciting news when they arrived to school Sept. 29. During an early morning assembly and prayer service, their principal, Tracey Kobrin, announced that St. Peter School was one of 329 schools nationwide to receive the prestigious
By Brittany Wilson | Diocese of Trenton Social Media Coordinator Nearly 90 members of Catholic Athletes for Christ from across the Diocese of Trenton showed how strong faith, coupled with strong athletics, has helped them become leaders both on and off the field during the annual CAC High School Leadership Summit Sept. 20. SEE A
On the same day many teachers across the Diocese were welcoming students to the start of a new school year, Gov. Chris Christie signed into law the “Secure Schools for All Children Act,” which establishes a state aid program for security services, equipment and technology to ensure a safe and secure school environment for nonpublic
By Rich Fisher | Trenton Monitor Correspondent In becoming the third best teenage shot putter in the world, Alyssa Wilson had a tougher time getting to the event than she had competing in it. On July 20, Wilson won the bronze medal at the International Association of Athletics Federation’s World Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
