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“Hearts to Hospitals: Hearts to Lead – Hands to Help,” was a coordinated effort to collect and package gifts for hospitalized children . The 31 Catholic grammar schools in the Diocese of Trenton collected over 10,000 gifts and $11,000 in gift cards to be distributed to hospitals in the diocese.

y Dorothy K. LaMantia | Correspondent Kayla Tarniowy, a third-grade student at St. Benedict School, Holmdel, was delighted when she learned her original drawing was chosen as the official logo of the 2018 Day of Service for all elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton. “I am so happy because it’s going to be on everything – bags and T-shirts,” said Kayla, who was awarded a certificate March 23 by Judy Nicastro, diocesan director of school services/school data management.

By Jennifer Mauro | Managing Editor Voices and prayers bring about change. That was one message from teenagers within the Diocese of Trenton as their voices joined those of tens of thousands across the United States March 14 for "National School Walkout," an event for public and nonpublic students alike to show solidarity with victims of school violence. Exactly one month after the high school shooting in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 dead, students in six of the Diocese’s schools – Donovan Catholic, Toms River; St. John Vianney, Holmdel; Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton; Holy Cross Academy, Delran; St. Rose, Belmar, and Notre Dame, Lawrenceville – gathered on their respective campuses to pray for a safe environment in all schools.

January 28 through February 3 marks a time of celebration nationwide. Each year during Catholic Schools Week, school doors open wide inviting the public to be a part of the Catholic school experience. Visitors can observe an environment centered in faith with intriguing programs and activities that engage the learner and promote discovery and adventure in learning. The atmosphere reflects the celebratory mood as a festive climate is created. The contributions that are realized because of Catholic education are accentuated and recognized.

By Christina Leslie | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Olympic Victory • Students of St. Paul School, Princeton, took home top honors for the fourth year in a row at the 36th annual TCA Scholastic Olympics Nov. 9. Courtesy photo Once, twice, thrice…. frice? The folks at Oxford will have to invent a new word for their dictionary to describe the fourth consecutive victory of a team from St. Paul School in the 36th TCA Scholastic Olympics. The annual contest pitted the Princeton competitors against six other Catholic schools of the Diocese as they vied for individual and team honors Nov. 9 in Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton...

By Christina Leslie | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Two-Time Winners • Students of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Maple Shade, scored first place for the second consecutive year in the Nov. 8 Camden Catholic High School Academic Olympics. Courtesy photo For the second consecutive year, students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Maple Shade, took home top honors in the annual Camden Catholic High School Academic Olympics, held Nov. 8 in the school’s Hocker Information Commons, Cherry Hill.

By Rose O’Connor | Trenton Monitor Correspondent The community of Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, recently put their basketball skills to use during the school’s first “Hoops for Hope” charity tournament, the proceeds of which will go to aid residents of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean island of Dominica who were impacted by Hurricane Maria.

By Lois Rogers | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Praying Together — Students from around the Diocese pray during the 2017 Catholic Schools Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Oct. 12 in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold. Craig Pittelli photos Leaving no doubt about the importance of faith in the lives of young people, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., opened his homily at the annual Catholic Schools Mass Oct. 12 with a focus on how three children served as messengers of conversion and peace for the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima.

By Dorothy K. LaMantia | Trenton Monitor Correspondent Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated All Saints’ Day a bit early as he joined...

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