The Catholic Spirit - NJ

06/10/2026

The annual STREAM Fair, this year held April 24.

Catholic elementary school students in the Diocese were assigned to one of two high schools to showcase their projects.

Catholic elementary school students in the Diocese were assigned to one of two high schools to showcase their projects – Immaculata High School, Somerville, or St. Thomas Aquinas High School Edison.

06/10/2026

Arranged by faculty member Vincenzo Data, the April 14 visit was led by two NBC pages and gave St. Thomas Aquinas High School - Edison, NJ students an inside look at the fast-paced world of professional broadcasting.

Arranged by faculty member Vincenzo Data, the April 14 visit was led by two NBC pages and gave students an inside look at the fast-paced world of professional broadcasting.

06/08/2026

Explore how every Christian is called to share in His mission and give testimony to the truth in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

📅 When: Friday, July 17, 2026 | 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Where: Princeton Theological Seminary, Stuart Hall (Also available via livestream!)
📝 Registration Deadline: July 10th
👉 Scan the QR code or register directly at www.SantaCroceInst.org/

For more information, visit SantaCroceInst.org or contact [email protected].

06/08/2026

Thanks to a fateful encounter, Immaculata High School Somerville, features one of the best high school softball pitchers in the Northeast.

Thanks to a fateful encounter, Immaculata High School, Somerville, features one of the best high school softball pitchers in the Northeast.

06/05/2026

As a teenager playing softball for St. Thomas Aquinas High School - Edison, NJ almost 20 years ago, Chelsea Mattis took pride in helping her teammates when she saw that something was wrong. This came naturally to her because as a catcher, she was in the habit of giving feedback to pitchers, and seeing feedback turn into positive results felt immensely gratifying.

As a teenager playing softball for St. Thomas Aquinas High School almost 20 years ago, Chelsea Mattis took pride in helping her teammates when she saw that something was wrong. Now, in a full circle moment Mattis gets to coach the team.

06/05/2026

When was the last time you hung out with us online?

If it’s been a minute, you’re missing out! Our website packed with inspirational local and national news stories plus events and support groups around our diocese.

Looking to advertise with us? We’ve got information We’ve also got information about how to advertise with us!

Consider this your friendly reminder to drop back in and see what’s new at catholicspirit.com!

06/04/2026

The Catholic Spirit would like to encourage parishes to send us photos of any Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus activities they are undertaking as a community.

Parishes should email original photos to [email protected] by June 13th.

The following link to the USCCB website includes suggestions and resources.
https://bit.ly/4ogGeAc

📸: Sacred Heart Photo (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

06/02/2026

What if students didn't have to choose between college preparation and career readiness?

At St. Thomas Aquinas High School, they don't.

Our innovative Academic Pathways, college partnerships, dual enrollment opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences are helping students explore future careers while building the skills needed to succeed in college and beyond.

Recently, ROI-NJ highlighted how STA is reimagining high school education to meet the needs of tomorrow's workforce while remaining rooted in academic excellence.

The future of education is here, and it's happening at STA. Read the full story at www.stahs.net/news

06/01/2026

Come for an evening of beautiful music with orchestra and chorus, June 13, 8 p.m., Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University.

Tickets can be purchased here!
https://tickets.princeton.edu/event/tim-keyes-consort-presents-magnificat-zubzpi

06/01/2026

Sherlock has been found! 🔎

Thank you to everyone who took part in finding Sherlock, our newshound, on the pages of the May issue. Three winners will be receiving $5 Dunkin gift cards. ☕️

Where will he show up next? Look for him in our June 25 issue! 🕵🏼

First three to email their find to [email protected] will receive a gift card.