The mood within St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, was that of a joyous, faith-filled family reunion during the annual Diocese of Trenton Catholic Schools Mass Oct. 15. More than 800 students, teachers, administrators and parents representing 32 elementary and eight high schools in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties shared their love of
The kick-off celebration Mass of St. Paul School’s 135th anniversary couldn’t have come at a better time. To see photo gallery on this story, click HERE. Coinciding with the Sisters of Mercy’s annual Sept. 24 Mercy Day – the opening of the first House of Mercy in 1827 and the beginnings of the Sisters of Mercy
| By Lois Rogers, TrentonMonitor.com Correspondent | The whirlwind of rejoicing that kicked into high gear when the first day of classes in St. Dominic School Sept. 8 coincided with its actual 50th anniversary, culminated Oct. 4 with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. To see photo gallery on this
| By Dubravka Cortese | TrentonMonitor.com Correspondent | “It’s not enough just to be Catholic,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said. “We have to live as Catholics, taking up our crosses and following him.” Click here to see photo gallery. Bishop O’Connell’s words reflected the belief that is fostered and reinforced every day in St.
Anne Reap, principal of Trenton Catholic Academy Lower School in Hamilton, is among 59 outstanding elementary and middle school principals from across the nation and abroad who have been named as 2015 National Distinguished Principals (NDP) by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). The NDPs will be honored Oct. 16 at an awards banquet at the
Students, teachers, parents and friends of the Catholic school community had an opportunity to view the Catholic Schools Mass via live stream provided by the Diocese of Trenton Oct. 15, at 10:30 a.m. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., was the principal celebrant of the Mass held in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. An
Two Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton have received high honors from the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for American Private Education. In a letter offering her congratulations, JoAnn Tier, diocesan moderator for the Office of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, reported that Holy Cross School, Rumson, and Our Lady
| Posted on TrentonMonitor.com August 17, 2015 | By David Karas, TrentonMonitor.com Correspondent | The first day of school this fall will bear a special significance for the community of St. Dominic School, Brick. On Sept. 8, when students and faculty return to the campus for a new year, they will mark the half century anniversary of
| Posted on TrentonMonitor.com August 15, 2015 | By David Karas, TrentonMonitor.com Correspondent | The community of St. Joan of Arc School, Marlton, is getting ready to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary, kicking off with a school Mass during the first week of school. Mary Clare Brandt, marketing director for the school, shared the excitement of her
Though school families are hanging on to the last weeks of summer fun and leisure, preparations have begun in earnest to welcome students back to a new school year, ripe with potential for learning and enrichment. New principals are taking office, and other educators and school leaders are continuing their efforts to further integrate technology
| Posted on TrentonMonitor.com August 17, 2015 | By Rose O’Connor, TrentonMonitor.com Correspondent | With the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest among both students and parents, educators in the Diocese of Trenton have ramped up their social media use to capture the attention of 21st century learners. A two-part question posed by teachers and administrators
| Posted on TrentonMonitor.com August 13, 2015 | By JoAnn Tier, Moderator, Office of Catholic Education | Each year, there is excitement and anticipation as a new school year unfolds. Shopping for notebooks, pens, pencils and backpacks accents that enthusiasm and illustrates the ritual of back-to-school preparations. Always growing, always learning, the year will bring an abundance
