By Christina Leslie | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Five young Catholic school students from Monmouth County received accolades for their writing skills in an annual essay contest sponsored by N.J. Assemblyman David P. Rible (R-District 30). Ryan Merkler, a student in St. Rose School, Belmar, and St. Catharine School, Spring Lake, students Ryan Gloster, Reid Matuch,
By EmmaLee Italia | Correspondent In this season of graduations, the focus is primarily on the youth of our Catholic community, moving from one stage of education to the next, and celebrating the milestones of their academic accomplishments. But there are other graduates to recognize – those who have been in the business of guiding
By EmmaLee Italia | Trenton Monitor Correspondent For the past few weeks, the hallways of St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, have been lined with architectural wonder: model bridges, based on their real life counterparts. The annual research project for sixth and eighth grades, which changes topic each year and includes a research paper, was
Leaders from Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, and Georgian Court University, Lakewood, jointly illustrated their commitment to Catholic education as they signed a new guaranteed admissions agreement aimed to make it easier for students to enroll in and afford college. “Partnering with Georgian Court University enables Notre Dame High School to meet the needs of
By Ken Downey Jr. | Trenton Monitor Correspondent St. John Vianney High School sophomore Alyssa Militello hopes that through her art, she can give the world a better understanding of autism. “I think it will show people a different and positive view of people who have autism,” the Holmdel school student said. “I’m not 100
By EmmaLee Italia | Trenton Monitor Correspondent The school choir of St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square, had the unique opportunity April 29 to sing in St. Patrick Cathedral, New York. As part of a regional workshop run by The American Federation Pueri Cantores – the student choral organization of the Catholic Church –
Students in two Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese donated their time, talent and treasure recently to benefit an area charity which strives to assist at-risk youth. Fifth through eighth graders in Holy Cross School, Rumson, kicked up their heels at a fund raising dance party, while St. Rose School, Belmar, students delivered a supply
Donovan Catholic, Toms River, recently announced that the school has become the newest member of an ever-growing community of high schools offering the International Baccalaureate World School program in 147 different countries. Donovan Catholic holds the distinction of being: one of 15 IB high schools in New Jersey and the state’s only Catholic high school;
The Corporal Works of Mercy were carried out in special, creative and even fun ways as thousands of Catholic school students around the Diocese of Trenton spent a day performing works of service April 28. Initiated by the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools, the third annual event, held in as many years, had students in grades
By EmmaLee Italia | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Students of the Diocese of Trenton had a chance to bring their enthusiasm for Catholic schools to the airwaves during Catholic Schools Week, recording interviews with Domestic Church Media. Talking about their unique experiences and service projects that contributed to their education, boys and girls from St. Joseph
By EmmaLee Italia | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Catholic education received special attention at the state level when Gov. Chris Christie released his proclamation of Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 29 – Feb. 4. To see photoo gallery on this story, click here. To kick off the celebration, which recognizes the unique contributions of Catholic education,
By Dorothy K. LaMantia | Trenton Monitor Correspondent On Donovan Catholic’s calendar, Feb. 3 was dedicated as the date of the junior class retreat, when freshman, sophomore and senior classes remain home, and the normally bustling halls are quiet, inviting the junior girls and boys to prayer and reflection. To see photo gallery on this
