A pillar of Catholic high school life, but one not talked about too often, is the retreat experience. Retreats, a break in daily school routines and structure, create space for a different kind of learning. Students, and often faculty volunteers, take a step back to reflect on the people who are walking with them in
The Lancers won their third conference title in the past five years on Oct. 30 at Brick Memorial High School by amassing 110.25 points. That total allowed SJV to squeak past defending champion Freehold Township, which had 109.825 points. It was the Holmdel school’s first SCC title since winning it back-to-back in 2017-18. There was
Many school and parish communities refer to themselves as “a family” given the experiences they share resemble a familial bond. At St. Rose Grammar School, Belmar, alumni, faculty, administrators and students all spoke of that sense of family when the school celebrated its’100th anniversary during a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell,
A hero is more than just a title. It is an honor someone earns through his or her service to others, the community or the country. Teaching students about what it means to be a hero was the goal of the annual Heroes’ Day celebration held Oct. 22 in St. Jerome School, West Long Branch. The occasion
Now in use for the new academic year, the recently constructed Campus Ministry Wing in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, will provide students with additional space to compliment the school’s Christian Service-Learning Program. “Campus Ministry is an integral part of the spiritual life of our Notre Dame students,” said Ken Jennings, school president. “They needed
Editor’s Note: Since this article’s original posting, Red Bank Catholic won the NJSIAA championship game Nov. 26 against DePaul Catholic. To read more about RBC’s and Alex Brown’s path to the championship, read articles HERE and HERE. With numerous national media outlets reporting on Alex Brown’s inspiring story, much of America knows about his eight-touchdown effort in Red Bank
CHAMPLIN, Minn. – The Twin City Twisters in Champlin is the home gym of Grace McCallum, a member of the 2018 World Championship U.S. gymnastics team. A large banner hangs over the facility’s main entrance honoring that accomplishment. But her supporters are hoping the gym will soon need a new banner that reads, “Home 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
During an interview with alumnae and fashion designer Elizabeth Kennedy, the student body of Villa Victoria Academy learned that the traits of self-respect, confidence and truly listening to others never really go out of style. Kennedy, a graduate of the Ewing school, recently visited virtually with the students as part of Villa Victoria’s “Alumnae Speaker”
Editor’s Note: Following is Bishop O’Connell’s homily for Catholic Schools Week, which is Jan. 31-Feb. 6. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop O’Connell in the diocesan Chancery, Lawrenceville, and pre-recorded amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It was streamed Feb. 1 across all diocesan media, including the diocesan YouTube channel.Just a little over one month ago, all Catholics and Christians
Welcome to All that is RIGHT in Catholic Schools. As the superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Trenton, I am so excited to relate all that our schools have to offer. From the schools located in our shore communities to those serving the areas along our western border, the Catholic schools in the Diocese
As he helped organize donated baby items, Christian Brothers Academy senior Nicholas Martini said he was happy to help children have a better life “so their mothers don’t have to struggle as much.” Martini – one of a handful of students, Campus Ministry members and others who gathered Jan. 22 at the Lincroft school to
