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
By Lois Rogers | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Catholic Schools Week drew to a memorable close for the St. Peter School community in Point Pleasant Beach Feb. 3 – the Feast of St. Blaise – as Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., blended educational accolades with ancient tradition, blessing the academic endeavors of the students and their
By Ken Downey Jr. | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Around 500 students packed the gymnasium of St. Mary School, Middletown, filling the bleachers as they stomped their feet to the chant “Let’s Go Teachers” in anticipation of the annual student-faculty volleyball game. The volleyball game Feb. 3 was part of the school assembly that brought Catholic Schools Week
This Catholic Schools Week offers a special opportunity to hear from diocesan Catholic school students in their own voices. Domestic Church Media, home of four radio stations that cover large portions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Staten Island, is offering special programming Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, featuring interviews with students throughout their listening area,
WASHINGTON, D.C.— To mark the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, beginning January 29, and running through Feb. 3, U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski (D-IL) announced Jan. 30 the introduction of H. Res. 57, “Supporting the Contributions of Catholic Schools,” a celebration and show of support for Catholic schools around New Jersey and the
The campus of Burlington County's only Catholic high school — Holy Cross Academy in Delran — was buzzing with a lot of smiles and energy the morning of Jan. 30 as students eagerly awaited the arrival of some very special guests to help them kick off their celebration of Catholic Schools Week. To see photo
