Coping with a lack of physical community

A man wearing a protective mask prays in church in early March before the indefinite suspension of Masses in the Diocese of Camden.

Photo by Alan M. Dumoff

Stations of the Cross. Fish dinners. Bingo. Youth group gatherings. Lunch with the Easter Bunny. The Holy Sacrifice of the...

Bishop Dennis Sullivan congratulates James A. McBride March 12 on his official retirement, after nearly 50 years of chronicling life in the Diocese of Camden as the staff photographer for the Catholic Star Herald. In his time crisscrossing the six southern counties of New Jersey with his camera, McBride, who acquired the nickname “the Legend” in the office, served under five bishops; five executive editors; three associate publishers; and three managing editors. He also photographed two saints, Teresa of Calcutta and John Paul II, and chronicled a changing diocese in his five decades.

Photo by Dave Hernandez

Saturday, March 14 10 a.m., Confirmation, Incarnation Parish, Mantua 1 p.m., Confirmation, Incarnation Parish, Mantua 7:30 p.m., Mary Poppins Musical,...

Saint Andrew Church in Gibbsboro has undergone extensive renovation with funds raised by the Catholic Strong campaign.

Photo by Alan M. Dumoff

Gibbsboro church benefits from Catholic Strong

by Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer

March 12, 2020

GIBBSBORO — Unveiling the refinished, padded pews; shiny porcelain tiled floor; and state-of-the-art video and sound system, a grateful Msgr....

Five eighth grade students of Saint John Paul II Regional School, Stratford, were recently awarded merit/presidential scholarships for their performance on the High School Placement Test. “We are extremely proud of their efforts and congratulate them on their accomplishments,” said principal Helen Persing of the students. “They have been hard working students who are very involved in our school community with athletics, fine arts and student council. We wish them the best.” Pictured from left are Saint John Paul II HSPT Scholarship recipients, Jacob Michaud, Zachary Hart, Lauren Gandy, Ryan McGettigan and Nicholas Roser. The awards came from Bishop Eustace, Camden Catholic, Gloucester Catholic and Paul VI high schools.

Photo by Dave Hernandez

Scholarship recipients

by Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer

March 12, 2020

Forty-seven students at Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School, Cape May Court House, competed at the school’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) Fair. Above, Natalie Nuss explains the concept of drag to younger students.

STREAM Fair

by Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer

March 12, 2020

Bishop Dennis Sullivan blesses the catechumens gathered on the altar during the Rite of Election on Sunday, March 1, at Blackwood’s Saint Agnes Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish. The 116 men and women will enter into full communion with the Catholic Church at the upcoming Easter vigil on April 11.

An inspiring and solemn election day

by Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer

March 5, 2020

BLACKWOOD — Catechumens preparing to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church in a little over five weeks were...

Youth speaker draws a large, energetic crowd

by Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer

March 5, 2020

Paul J. Kim brought his brand of energetic beatboxing Catholicism last Sunday night to a packed house at Saint Mary...

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