Issuu

M MONITOR Guide to MONITOR ONITOR M ONITOR M ONITOR

Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, N.J.

THE

Newspaper of the Diocese of Trenton

THE

MARCH 23, 2017

Bringing faith into college experience. . . . . . . . . . . . GCU, Diocese’s high schools pursue partnerships. . . . CUA thanks Bishop, Diocese’s faithful for generosity. . TCA grad keeps close ties with alma mater. . . . . . . . Catholic college guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stock photo

Inside:

Stock photos

Photo courtesy of Gwynedd-Mercy University

UNIVERSITIES

Stock photo

THE

Photo courtesy of Neumann University

THE

CATHOLIC

COLLEGES &

Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, N.J.

. . . . .

. . . .

. . C2 . . C4 . . C5 . . C6 C8-C11

COLLEGE GUIDE

THE MONITOR • MARCH 23, 2017

Catholic faith has a role to play in college, career choice

Story by Rose O’Connor and Haley Cafarella, Correspondents

“When students are content, they have the ability to go out and change the world.”

igh school seniors around the Diocese of Trenton are in the final stretch of selecting the college of their choice, and for some, Catholic colleges and universities top the list for continuing their education. At the same time, college seniors from the Diocese are preparing to graduate from Catholic institutions, reflecting on their college experience and where their futures may lead. Though these two groups of students are on different tracks, a common trait they do share is a desire to have their Catholic faith play an integral role. “[Faith] is something I really wanted to study in college,” said Veronica McCarthy, 21, a senior at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., who attended Red Bank Catholic High School. “I enjoyed learning about my faith, and I wanted to bring that into my secondary education and further that in my college career. “Only when I got to CUA did I really realize how important that aspect was,” said McCarthy of St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan. As a politics major with a double minor in Catholic theology and Islamic studies, McCarthy enjoys studying how religion and politics intersect, she said. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in global ethics so she can advocate for Christians and other minority groups in the Middle East after she graduates. She credits CUA with helping her find the direction she wants to pursue in her career through the school’s spiritual teachings. McCarthy’s faith-based values were echoed across different age groups as those choosing colleges and those looking to leave higher education institutions discussed how Catholicism has influenced their school decisions.

A Sense of Community For Emanuel Lazzaro, a senior in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, selecting a Catholic institution of higher learning was a natural fit. “I am considering a Catholic college because I want my university life to be a continuation of Christian Brothers Academy,” he said. “The sense of community that I have been exposed to in high school should be a crucial aspect of my life lived away from home. I have discovered that the Catholic universities that I am considering place that same emphasis on being connected with all people that I have already taken a liking to.” Lazzaro, who was accepted to Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind., and plans on studying biology, credits the sense of community he experienced in the Catholic schools he has so far visited as one reason he felt drawn to these schools. “When students are content, they have the ability to go out and change the world,” said Lazzaro, who has not yet made his final

SIGNS OF FAITH • Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., greets students after a Mass Jan. 31 at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. A faith community is one of the factors both high school students and college graduates say is important on a college campus. Georgian Court University photo/ Phyllis Schiavone decision on which school to attend. “I will use my faith to facilitate the success of others throughout my life. Therefore, I want to attend a university that gives me the opportunity to benefit society for the common good.” A student who understands the sense of Catholic campus community is senior Brooke Harvey, a 22-year-old nursing major in Neumann University, Aston, Pa. Harvey has attended Catholic schools her entire life, including Holy Cross Academy, Delran. “A Catholic school is a magnet for kind people,” said Harvey of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton, crediting the nurturing environment of Catholic schools, specifically the caring staff. For example, as a member of the Neumann University women’s soccer team, she feels her coach, Lauren Sciocchetti, has helped her spiritually through her journey. “She was always the first person I would go to, to help me out in a situation where I felt I couldn’t handle [stress] on my own,” Harvey said. In addition, Harvey, who is part of the university’s Student Nurse Association, often receives emails from the university’s career development office about open nursing positions in the area. “I have gotten them since about sophomore year, which is great, so it’s not just for graduating seniors; it’s even for students who are actively in school,” she said.

Helping Hands It’s not just faculty and staff who are focused on giving back, it’s the students, too. Fellow Neumann University senior Nick Panissidi, 21, plays third base for the school’s baseball team. Along with his teammates, he has performed community service projects during his time at the school such as helping clean Little League fields. “We go out and have fun while helping others,” said Panissidi of St. Mary of the Lake

Parish, Lakewood, who attended Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, now known as Donovan Catholic. He is also grateful for the university’s academic resource center – which he said he’s found helpful since he has a learning disability – and the athletic facilities off the field. “Location and the size of the school were definitely two things I looked into,” he said, recalling his college search. “Also, if the school was growing itself, and Neumann is. They just added a few buildings on with the Mirenda Center [for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development], which are very nice facilities. As an athlete, you’re always looking for a place … so you can click better on the field.”

Faith Decisions When it comes to selecting a school, Paula Pardo, a senior in Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, said there are many factors that have to be considered in the decision-making process. “It has to be right – the campus, the price and the programs that are offered have to be a good fit,” she said. Pardo, who has applied to several public institutions in addition to being accepted at Cabrini University, Radnor, Pa., and CUA, has not made a final decision in the college selection process but admits she has been drawn to Catholic universities. “I want to remain strong in my faith,” said Pardo, who hopes to study psychology. “I want to do some missionary work, and I know that Catholic schools will provide me the best opportunity and a better program to do that.” Michelle Brencher, a senior in Holy Cross Academy, Delran, has made her final decision and will be attending CUA. “I chose The Catholic University of America because my faith has always played an important role in my life. I grew up in a very strong faith-centered family, and my See Seniors • C3

COLLEGE GUIDE

MARCH 23, 2017 • TrentonMonitor.com

Seniors seeking faith-based college experience Continued from • C2

faith has always been there for me to rely on,” said Brencher, who plans to play lacrosse at CUA and study secondary education/ mathematics. “I knew I wanted to play lacrosse in college because I love to play. When I discovered I could play for my faith, I knew it was the right choice for me,” she offered. As an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at Holy Cross, Brencher hopes to continue to be a part of the faith community and be involved in the school’s campus ministry.

Outside Opportunities When surveyed regarding their higher education plans, seniors in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, also cited faith and campus ministry opportunities, but other factors concerned them as well, such as scholarships offered, student life, the distance from home and school size as additional considerations when selecting a college or university. The high-schoolers’ concerns are something college students can relate to. Small class size is one aspect that

Grace Talian found beneficial during her time at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. The 21-year-old GCU senior said she has had an opportunity for more one-on-one time with her teachers and counselors. For example, she is in the admissions office nearly 25 hours a week, on top of going to classes, to complete her bachelor’s in business administration with a concentration in marketing in only three years. “I run the provost’s Twitter account for our school,” she said. “I don’t think there are many places that give you that opportunity your third year there.” When it comes to opportunities, Talian also had many chances to be active in her faith growing up in St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville. “Service was a big part of what I did,” she said. “There were a lot of food drives, toy drives, and really just reaching out to help those around us, so I was looking for somewhere where I could really continue that aspect. “As far as faith, I feel like it kind of found me.” She knew about Georgian Court’s Mercy core values, which include: jus-

tice, compassion, respect, integrity and service, she said. She applied to the school and received the fulltuition Presidential Leadership Scholarship. “That wouldn’t have happened if I wasn’t a member Nick Panissidi Brooke Harvey of my parish,” said Talian, Delta Mu Delta president, Mercy up with an internship with In Defense Collegiate Society Leadership member of Christians, an organization that and student ambassador. works to protect Christians in the As for school involvement, McCarMiddle East. thy, the CUA senior, said the WashingOn top of internships, receiving ton-area school has helped her access the Bishop David M. O’Connell Service internships, which are very important Scholarship solidified her choice to go as a politics major. to CUA, she said. While apart of the “I was really looking for a school that school’s Catholic University Service allowed me to get an amazing education, Corp, she feeds the homeless every but at the same time go off campus and Sunday and goes to youth detention network and intern,” she said. centers, as well as trains in every service She interned for Congressman site CUA offers, she said. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) last semester “The amount of service opportuniand traveled to London to intern with ties offered on campus and my ability to Parliament. partake in them has changed me for the One of her professors also set her better,” she said.

your defining moment PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: • 30 nationally acclaimed undergraduate degrees • Degrees in the health professions – Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health Education, and Healthcare Administration • Business, Computer Science and Sport Management

OPEN HOUSE

APRIL 29 • 11:00 AM RSVP caldwell.edu/rsvp

• Graphic Design, Communications & Media Studies • One of the lowest cost private universities in New Jersey Coming Fall 2017, Sprint Football and a new marching band!

caldwell.edu

Caldwell, NJ

COLLEGE GUIDE

THE MONITOR • MARCH 23, 2017

SJV is latest school in Diocese to partner with GCU Story by Christina Leslie, Correspondent

xciting new partnerships with Georgian Court University, Lakewood, are enabling students in four Catholic high schools of the Diocese to enrich their educational portfolio. Thanks to a guaranteed admissions program, university-level courses and financial discounts, students enrolled in St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel; Holy Cross Academy, Delran; Donovan Catholic, Toms River, and Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, will enjoy the benefits of a Catholic college education even before high school graduation. Beginning this fall, the Ocean County institute of higher learning will guarantee them admission as full-time students providing they graduate from the high school with a diploma, and meet grade point average, Scholastic Aptitude Test/American College Testing benchmarks and other requirements. This will also enable students to waive undergraduate admission application fees for GCU; be eligible for academic and partnership scholarships up to $19,000 yearly for four years, and utilize options such as personal admissions advisement, college search and financial aid workshops and scholarship awards will be made available to qualified SJVHS students. “We often speak of transformation through Catholic education,” said GCU President Dr. Joseph R. Marbach during the June 2016, agreement signing at Holy Cross Academy. “Georgian Court can be a natural next step for them.” Last month, St. John Vianney became the latest Catholic high school in the Diocese to partner with . SJVHS has enjoyed a pre-existing academic partnership with Lincroft’s Brookdale Com-

FORWARD THINKING • Students and administration from St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, attend a Feb. 27 signing ceremony in Georgian Court University, Lakewood, marking the partnership of the two Catholic institutions. Beginning this fall, GCU will offer guaranteed admission, tuition scholarships and other incentives to the high school students, which SJVHS’s President Joseph Deroba called “a wonderful opportunity.” Photo courtesy of GCU.

munity College since September 2014, known as the ECA, or “Early College Academy.” High school students who take a prescribed series of courses may graduate with both a SJVHS diploma and an associate of arts in social science from Brookdale Community College.

“Georgian Court can be a natural next step for them.” The new agreement with Georgian Court University, which goes into effect this fall, expands educational options for enterprising SJVHS students. With the recognition that the ECA exceeds the minimum core requirements of a high school education, students will be guaranteed admission into GCU as a full-time, matriculated student if they earn a minimum grade point average

“Ladies & Gentlemen Serving, Ladies & Gentlemen”

“The Savino Family”

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

of 3.0 on their high school transcript; a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on their college transcript, and satisfy other admissions application requirements. Those students who choose not to participate in the ECA still are eligible for guaranteed early admission and scholarships through the university’s Catholic School Initiative. The academic, meritbased scholarships are renewable for four years, provided that the student remains full-time and maintains satisfactory academic progress. In addition, students who meet the prescribed criteria will have a guaranteed, reserved place in the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs in Georgian Court University. Donovan Catholic signed a similar agreement with GCU Nov. 30. At the ceremony, Dr. Edward Gere, principal of the Diocese’s only Ocean County Catholic high school, noted, “Access to faith-based education is especially important, given the time that we live in. It’s not everywhere that you can get a Catholic education from preschool through graduate school.” The agreement between GCU and the high schools addresses not only the academic building blocks essential to form a well-educatied adult, but the spiritual ones, as well. As the only

Catholic institution of higher education located within the Diocese of Trenton, Georgian Court University has a Catholic School Initiative Program in place for area Catholic high schools. In the case of SJVHS, the high school and Georgian Court have agreed to explore other appropriate ways the institutions might collaborate, including grant funding opportunities, visiting faculty lectures, student collaboration, peer mentoring, internship and cooperative educational events. “We share a similar mission with GCU, which includes providing an education that will promote systemic change in our world,” declared Sister of St. Joseph Dorothy Payne, president of Trenton Catholic Academy, at the Mercer County school’s Oct. 5 signing ceremony. About 70 SJVHS students accompanied Joseph Deroba, SJVHS President, to the signing of the agreement Feb. 27 at GCU. Deroba expressed his pleasure at the partnership. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people and the only program of its kind in New Jersey,” he said. “It represents the epitome of what two Catholic educational institutions, working together, can accomplish for the welfare of students, families and the Church.”

“We are a family owned “We only — our client!” “It’s not work luck …for it’s you planning!” business.” “We only work for you — our client!”

Your friendly neighborhood Ford, Subaru & Mazda Dealers.

3 HUGE LOCATIONS!

POINT PLEASANT

3306 Bridge Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ www.fordontheshore.com • 732-892-4200

OLD BRIDGE

3698 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ www.aafordob.com • 800-290-4965 www.allamericansubaru.com • 888-821-5934

BRICK

575 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ www.mazdaontheshore.com • 732-892-8869

Come Meet the Team - Donna, Brendan, Casey, Tim, Tom Wall’s Fee-Only Investment Advisors ( WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS)

Wall’s Fee-Only Advisors Portfolio Management • Financial Planning • Investment 401k Advice Weekly Educational Videos • Podcasts Portfolio Management • Financial Planning • 401k Advice • Weekly Educational Videos • Podcasts

35 • 732-223-9000 • www.mullooly.net 2052 Hwy.2052 35Hwy. • 732-223-9000 • www.mullooly.net

Come Meet the Team - Donna, Brendan, Casey, Tim, Tom (WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS)

Wall’s Fee-Only Investment Advisors

COLLEGE GUIDE

MARCH 23 , 2017 • TrentonMonitor.com

CUA president acknowledges generosity of Diocese

he generous financial contribution by faithful of the Trenton Diocese toward The Catholic University of America, Washington, was gratefully acknowledged by the university president, John Garvey. In a March 20 letter to Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Garvey thanked the people of the Trenton Diocese for its $127,800, which will be used to help financially support the clergy, religious

“Each diocesan contribution … is a strong vote of confidence.” and lay undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a Catholic education in CUA which is the only university in the United States that receives beneficial support from the U.S. bishops with approval by the Vatican. “Because of your generosity, over 6,000 students from dioceses around the country – including those from the Diocese of Trenton – will be able to obtain an education rooted in the Catholic

The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. campus.

intellectual tradition,” Garvey wrote, who then noted how “delighted” he is to currently have 186 students from the four counties of the Trenton Diocese “part of our learning community.” Bishop O’Connell is also the beneficiary of a CUA education. He earned a licentiate in 1987 and then a doctor of canon law in 1990. He then went on to serve as CUA’s 14th president for 12

years from 19989 until 2010 when he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Trenton Diocese by Pope Benedict XVI. “Each diocesan contribution to the National Collection is a strong vote of confidence in our university’s place in the field of higher education, stated Garvey, who recalled how Archbishop Michael Curley, the first archbishop of Washington, once called CUA “the trea-

sured possession of every bishop and diocese in America.” “Your contribution of $127,800, which is an increase over last year’s gift, affirms this statement and ensures that we continue to fulfill the commitment that your brother bishops made 130 years ago,” said Garvey. Of the 186 CUA students from the Diocese, 84 percent or 157, receive financial aid. The total combined student support totals $3,121,651. The CUA president spoke of the privilege it was for the nation’s capital to witness the “unprecedented record of three papal visits,” calling it a “powerful reminder of Catholic University’s unique relationship to the Holy See. “We are honored and humbled to train hundreds of America’s priests and religious each year and we are proud to call over 12,000 from around the world – including you – our alumni,” Garvey said. “As you know, we endeavor to offer our students every opportunity to be inspired by the light of God in all of our disciplines – whether they are studying theology or literature, business or engineering,’” Garvey said. “We encourage them to live with faith, act with purpose and challenge with reason. Your support enables us to prepare the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation.”

EXPAND POSSIBILITY at Georgian Court University • 34+ undergraduate majors • 14 NCAA CACC sports • Only Catholic university in South & Central New Jersey • Opportunities for Global study • 90% of graduates enrolled in grad school or employed after graduation

Join us on Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 am for Open House!

THE MERCY UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

Lakewood, NJ georgian.edu/open-house 732.987.2700

COLLEGE GUIDE

THE MONITOR • MARCH 23, 2017

Despite successes at Seton Hall, Powell keeps close ties to TCA Story by Rich Fisher, Correspondent

yles Powell graduated from Trenton Catholic Academy nearly two years ago, but the memories still burn bright for those he left behind.

They are the kind of memories that illustrate just what kind of guy Powell is. “What I always remember about Myles is his smile,” said TCA Athletic Director Giancarlo Riotto. “Anytime you see him he has a huge smile on his face.” “What I remember about Myles, and I still tell him this all the time, is what a big heart he has,” said Tracey Destribats, Director of Advancement for TCA. “Myles is a charmer,” Iron Mikes basketball coach Fred Falchi said. “He’s a good looking kid, he’s got the smile. When he was in school, he knew what to say and how to say it.” Sister Dorothy Payne, TCA president, recalls that “Myles is a people person with a very outgoing personality, and he has a strong faith in God.” Hearing Sister Dorothy and Destribats speak of Powell, it should be no surprise he has continued his education at a Catholic institution. “Myles’ faith plays a big part in his life,” Destribats said. “His parents

instilled great values in him and he has matured so much this past year. One of his favorite Bible quotes is ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ I believe his faith has really helped him grow this past year.” Powell, who could not be reached for this story, most likely leaned heavily on that faith during a post-graduate season at South Kent School in Connecticut last year. After breaking his foot, Myles gained 45 pounds and his college future at Seton Hall did not seem very promising. Fast-forward through a grueling year of rehabilitation and extreme training, and things look very bright. When the Pirates season ended with a controversial NCAA loss to Arkansas on St. Patrick’s Day, the freshman ended up as Seton Hall’s fourth leading scorer with a 10.2 average after making just two starts. He averaged 23.8 points, fourth best on the team, and was third in steals with 30.

Falchi, who coached Powell as a junior and senior after Myles spent two years at Medford Tech, feels his postgrad year may have prepared him for the pressures of big-time college hoops. “It might have helped him with the adversity in a way,” Falchi said. “After he gained all that weight and then lost the 45 pounds, he really dedicated himself to his body in the weight room. In high school he was very, very good and a lot of times he didn’t have to do the extra things. When you have more talent than most at your level, it makes it a little harder to do the extra things. “We always talked, and he knew one day he was going to have to do the extra things on a daily basis. Probably after that happened, he realized ‘Now’s the time.’” Powell’s hard work made him the Pirates’ most valuable reserve. His best scoring effort came in a 72-70 loss at Xavier on Feb. 1 when he scored 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting (6-for-12 from 3-point range). There were other highlights throughout the season. “I think he had a great year,” Falchi said. “He had a lot of big games. It was a little tough, he came into a lineup with some experienced guys. Maybe he could have done a little more, but they already have a two guard there that kind

of dominated the ball. Down the road I think he really will take off.” No one at TCA doubts that, as many of the staff members continue to follow the exploits of their former hoop stars, be it Malachi Richardson with the Sacramento Kings, Richmond Aririguzoh at Princeton, Charles Cooke at Dayton or Powell. “I watched a number of games on television,” Sister Dorothy said. “I think he had a tremendous year and was very proud of him earning so much playing time as a freshman. We have a number of people who keep in touch with him. TCA is truly a family atmosphere and we do keep in touch with our Iron Mike alumni.” Powell has a special place in Riotto’s heart as he became the Iron Mikes’ first 1,000-point scorer under his watch as AD. “We’re all very proud of Myles and support him 100 percent,” Riotto said. “I’ve been following his college career very closely and it’s great to see all his hard work in the classroom and on the court pay off. Any chance I have to catch a game on TV or check the game highlights on the Internet, I do. I’m not surprised by the success he is having at Seton Hall. Myles is ready to take his game to the next level.” See TCA • C7

Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

Summer 2017 Graduate Offerings Grow in your faith! Choose from a variety of graduate theological courses, and apply credits toward a Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry or Certificate in Catholic Evangelization.

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ Confessions of St. Augustine Tuesdays & Thursdays May 16-June 22 6-9:15 p.m. Rev. Douglas Milewski

EXPLORE YOUR YOUR OPTIONS OPTIONS EXPLORE at Felician Felician University! University! at • 59+ areas of study including 5-Year MBA, Criminal Justice, • 59+ areas of study including 5-Year MBA, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Nursing and Education Cybersecurity, Nursing and Education • Honors Program, study abroad and internship opportunities • Honors Program, study abroad and internship opportunities • United Nations Fellows Program • United Nations Fellows Program • Generous scholarships and financial aid • Generous scholarships and financial aid • 10 miles from NYC • 10 miles from NYC • NCAA Division II athletics • NCAA Division II athletics

VISIT FELICIAN! VISIT FELICIAN! Student-guided tours depart from the historic Castle on the Rutherford Student-guided tours depart from the historic Castle on the Rutherford campus Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. campus Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

201.355.1465 admissions@felician.edu 201.355.1465 admissions@felician.edu

Felician University is Sponsored by the Felician Sisters Felician University is Sponsored by the Felician Sisters

Biblical Prayer and Spirituality Saturdays May 20-June 24 (no class 5/27) 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Dr. Gregory Glazov Biblical Theology of Benedict XVI Saturdays June 24-August 5 (no class 7/1) 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Dr. Jeffrey Morrow

American Christianity Mondays through Thursdays July 18-August 8 6-9 p.m. Msgr. Raymond Kupke

ONLINE Christian Decision Making May 16-June 5 Dr. Justin Anderson The Spirituality of Disability June 6-23 Dr. Gregory Glazov

Christian and Human Happiness Mondays & Tuesdays June 26-August 4 (no class 7/4) 5:45-9:15 p.m. Dr. Patrick Manning Spirituality of the Old Testament Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays July 5-26 5:45-9:30 p.m. Rev. James Platania

For details and registration information, please visit www.shu.edu/monitor-courses, e-mail theology@shu.edu or call (973) 313-6329.

COLLEGE GUIDE

MARCH 23 , 2017 • TrentonMonitor.com

TCA proud of athlete’s NCAA accomplishments Continued from • C6

“To say we are proud of what Myles accomplished as a freshman would be an understatement,” Destribats said. “Myles had an amazing season. Just take a look at his Twitter account and you can see all the positive statements about his freshman year at Seton Hall. He’s been very impressive, and we can’t wait to watch him play next season.” Powell has struck up a special relationship with Destribats, whose Facebook page features a plethora of salutes to former Iron Mikes now playing in college. “That’s what we do at our school,” she said. “It’s not just getting them to college, it’s helping them before, during, and after.” Destribats was a fixture at Madison Square Garden to watch Powell play in the Big East Tournament, and attended the season opener at Seton Hall. She has kept all his articles, photos and program books since he has been in South Orange and plans on keeping them for him. It is her way of treating him as he treats others. “This kid has a heart so big,” Destribats said. “I watched him after his Seton Hall games and he would always stop to sign autographs or take photos. He also gave his game sneakers away to a younger fan after a game. That is Myles. “I was watching one game and Myles helped a player from the opposing team up off the floor after a foul. The announcers commented on it, and said you shouldn’t do that during a game. But I thought to myself ‘Of course Myles would do that.’” Falchi does not like to smother his players once

they move onward, preferring to let them spread their wings. But he doesn’t completely cut the cord either. He reunited with Powell during a recent night at TCA to honor Richardson. “We were always in touch I actually got to a couple games,” the veteran coach said. “I try to leave the kids alone a little bit but every once in a while I text them, tell them ‘That’s a good thing.’ If there’s ever something I thought maybe he needed to know, I just let him know. “He actually stopped at school a few times. You get pretty close with your guys. Myles I’ve known since third grade, you kind of build relationships. The thing is, if they get too big will they stay in touch with you?” Falchi’s last comment was said jokingly, but it can happen with some players. Falchi knows it would never be the case with Powell. “He’s just a really good kid,” the coach said. “He still has a ways to go (in basketball) and I think he thinks he can do more, but he understands he has to wait his turn. What we try to tell all our kids is, he can use basketball to get an education and maybe, who knows, play overseas. But education is most important.” Destribats texts Powell before and after Seton Hall games, and sometimes just during the course of a day to see how school is going. She realizes Myles puts a lot of pressure on himself, but is there to keep him level headed. “I told him not every game is going to be a game where he scores 26 points,” she said. “I told him a year ago, he was at South Kent Prep School, and he forgets he is a freshman playing against great players. I always

SKY’S THE LIMIT • Myles Powell goes up for a shot during the 2015 Mercer County Tournament championship in the Sun National Bank Center, Trenton. Powell, now a freshman at Seton Hall, was the team’s fourth best scorer for the 201617 season. John Blaine photo remind him that God has big plans for him. He is grateful for all the support he gets and comes back to visit TCA when he can. It’s like coming home for him.”

• CAREER-DRIVEN MAJORS • EXPERT FACULTY • PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

NO LIMITS

TO YOUR SUCCESS

www.neumann.edu/visit 610-558-5616

COLLEGE GUIDE

THE MONITOR • MARCH 23, 2017

Catholic colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest Alvernia University

Campus size: 75 acres Contact: 215-248-7001

Website: www.alvernia.edu Address: 400 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607-1799 Campus setting: City Contact: 610-796-8269

College of Mount Saint Vincent

Reading, PA

Cabrini College Radnor, PA

Founded: 1957 Affiliation: Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Website: cabrini.edu Address: 610 King of Prussia Rd., Radnor, PA 19087-3698 Enrollment: 2150 Campus size: 112 acres Contact: Admissions – 610-902-8753

Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ

Founded: 1939 Affiliation: Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell Website: caldwell.edu Address: 120 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ Campus size: 70 acres Contact: 973-618-3500

Bronx, NY

Founded: 1847 Affiliation: Catholic Website: mountsaintvincent. edu Address: 6301 Riverdale Ave., Riverdale, NY 10471 Enrollment: 1,800 Campus size: 70 acres Contact: Admissions – 718-405-3223

College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Founded: 1870 Affiliation: Jesuit Website: canisius.edu Address: 2001 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14208 Enrollment: 3,900 Campus size: 72 acres Contact: Admissions – 716-888-2200; 800-843-1517

Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA

Website: carlow.edu Address: 3333 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA Enrollment: 2,254 Campus setting: City Contact: 800-333-2275

Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA

Founded: 1924 Affiliation: Sisters of St. Joseph Website: chc.edu Address: 9601 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118

Rutherford, NJ

Founded: 1942 Affiliation: Felician Sisters Website: felician.edu Address: One Felician Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070 Campus size: 40 acres across two locations Contact: 201-355-1465

Website: ndm.edu Address: 4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210-2476 Enrollment: 800 Campus setting: City Contact: 410-435-0100

College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown, NJ

Founded: 1899 Affiliation: Sisters of Charity Website: cse.edu Address: 2 Convent Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960-6989 Campus size: 200 acres Contact: 800-210-7900

Center Valley, PA

Buffalo, NY

Felician University*

Baltimore, MD

DeSales University

Canisius College

Founded: 1908 Affiliation: Catholic Website: dyc.edu Address: 320 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201 Campus size: 7 acres Contact: 716-829-7600

Founded: 1964 Affiliation: Salesian Website: desales.edu Address: 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034 Campus size: 480 acres Contact: Admissions – 610-282-1100 ext. 1277

Dominican College Orangeburg, NY

Website: dc.edu Address: 470 Western Hwy., Orangeburg, NY 10962 Campus setting: Suburb Contact: 845-359-7800

Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA

Founded: 1878 Affiliation: Spiritan (Holy Spirit Fathers, formerly Holy Ghost Fathers) Website: duq.edu Address: 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Campus size: 50 acres Contact: 412-396-5211

D’Youville College Buffalo, NY

Founded: 1789 Affiliation: Jesuit Website: georgetown.edu Address: 3700 O St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20057 Enrollment: 6,346 undergraduate; 5871 – graduate students Campus size: 60 acres Admissions: Office of Undergraduate Admissions (202) 687.3600 or (202) 687.0100

Georgian Court University*

Lakewood, NJ Founded: 1908 Affiliation: Roman Catholic (Mercy Institution) Website: georgian.edu Address: 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701 Enrollment: 2,302 Campus size: 156 acres Contact: Steven Lambert, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, 732-987-2745

Fordham University Bronx, NY

Founded: 1841 Affiliation: Jesuit Website: fordham.edu Address: 441 East Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458 Campus size: 93 acres across two locations Contact: Admissions – 718-817-4000

Franciscan University of Steubenvile Steubenville, OH

Founded: 1946 Affiliation: Franciscan Friars Website: franciscan.edu Address: 1235 University Blvd. Steubenville, OH, 43952 Enrollment: 2,450 Campus size: 252 acres Contact: Admissions – 800-783-6220; mweber@ franciscan.edu

Gannon University Erie, PA

Founded: 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Website: gannon.edu Address: 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541 Enrollment: 4,343 Campus size: 13 acres Contact: Admissions – 800-426-6668

Georgetown University

Washington, D.C. 20057

Campus size: 138 acres over four locations Admissions: 215-637-3050

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA Founded: 1920 Affiliation: Immaculate Heart of Mary Website: immaculata.edu Address: 1145 King Rd., P.O. Box 642, Immaculata, PA 19345 Enrollment: 900 traditional undergraduates, 600 adult undergraduates, 1,000+ graduate students Campus size: 375 acres Contact: Admissions – 610-647-4400

Iona College*

New Rochelle, NY Founded: 1940 Affiliation: Congregation of Christian Brothers Website: iona.edu Address: 715 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 Enrollment: 3,329 Campus size: 45 acres Contact: Admissions – 800-231-4662

King’s College Gwynedd-Mercy University*

Gwynedd Valley, PA Founded: 1948 Affiliation: Catholic, Sisters of Mercy Website: gmercyu.edu Address: 1325 Sumneytown Pike, P.O. Box 901, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437 Enrollment: 2,500 Campus size: 160 acres Contact: Admissions – 800-342-5462

Hilbert College Hamburg, NY

Website: hilbert.edu Address: 5200 S. Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075-1597 Enrollment: 1,012 Campus setting: Suburb Contact: 716-649-7900

Holy Family University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Founded: 1946 Affiliation: Congregation of Holy Cross Website: kings.edu Address: 133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Enrollment: 2,308 undergraduate and graduate students Contact: Admissions – 1-888-kingsPA (888-546-4772)

La Roche College Pittsburgh, PA

Founded: 1963 Affiliation: Sisters of Divine Providence Website: laroche.edu Address: 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Campus size: 43 acres Contact: 412-536-1272

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Founded: 1954 Affiliation: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Website: holyfamily.edu Address: 9801 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114

Founded: 1863 Affiliation: de La Salle Christian Brothers Website: lasalle.edu Listing continued on C 9

Philadelphia, PA

COLLEGE GUIDE

MARCH 23 , 2017 • TrentonMonitor.com

Catholic institutions of higher learning Listing continued from C 8

Address: 1900 West Olney Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19141 Campus size: 133 acres Contact: Admissions – 215-951-1500

Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY

Founded: 1946 Affiliation: Jesuit Website: lemoyne.edu Address: 1419 Salt Springs Rd., Syracuse, NY 13214 Campus size: 160 acres, suburban setting Contact: 315-445-4300

Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD

Website: loyola.edu Address: 4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210-2699 Campus setting: City Contact: 800-221-9107

Manhattan College Bronx, NY

Website: manhattan.edu

Address: Manhattan College Pkwy., Bronx, NY 10471-4098 Enrollment: 3,025 Campus setting: City Contact: 718-862-8000

Manor College Jenkintown, PA

Founded: 1947 Affiliation: Byzantine Ukranian Sisters of St. Basil the Great Website: manor.edu Address: 700 Fox Chase Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046 Enrollment: 700 Campus size: 35 Acre Campus setting: Suburban Contact: Office of Admissions, Admissions@manor.edu, 215-884-2216

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY Founded: 1929 Affiliation: Marist Brothers Website: marist.edu Address: 3399 North Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Enrollment: 6,569 Campus size: 210 acre Campus setting: Mid-Hudson River Valley

Contact: Chuck Eby 845-575-3266

Marywood University Scranton, PA

Founded: 1915 Affiliation: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Website: marywood.edu Address: 2300 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA 18509 Enrollment: 3,000 Campus size: 115 acres Campus setting: Residential City Contact: Admissions – Jennifer Shebby Saslo., jshebby@ marywood.edu , or Daryl Burleigh, Burleigh@ marywood.edu, 570-3486211 Ext. 2230

Mercyhurst University Erie, PA

Founded: 1926 Affiliation: Sisters of Mercy Website: merceyhurst.edu Address: 501 E 38th St., Erie, PA 16546 Enrollment: More than 3,000 Campus Size: 75 acre

For expanded profiles from colleges marked by asterisks, go to TrentonMonitor.com> Features>College Guide Campus setting: City Contact: roconnor@ mercyhurst.edu, Rebekah O’Connor, Admissions Counselor, 814-824-2124

Misericordia University Dallas, PA

Founded: 1924 Affiliation: Sisters of Mercy Website: misericordia.edu Address: 301 Lake St., Dallas, PA 18612-1098 Campus setting: Suburb, 124 acres Contact: 570-674-6928

Mount Aloysius* Cresson, PA

Founded: 1853 Affiliation: Religious Sisters of Mercy Website: mtaloy.edu Address: 7373 Admiral Peary Hwy., Cresson, PA 16630 Enrollment: 2,500 Campus size: 193 acres Contact: Frank C. Crouse, Vice President for Enrollment

Management, 888-823-2220

Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY

Founded: 1959 Affiliation: Dominican Sisters Website: msmc.edu Address: 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550 Enrollment: 2,500 Campus size: 70 acres Contact: Admissions – 888-937-6762, Joel Martin, joel.martin@msmc.edu

Mount St. Mary’s University Emmitsburg, MD

Founded: 1808 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Website: msmary.edu Address: Admissions Office Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Enrollment: 2,186 Campus size: 1,400 acres Campus setting: Rural Contact: Admissions – 800-448-4347, admissions@ msmary.edu Listing continued on C 10

Reilly Financial Group At the Reilly Financial Group we recognize the complexity of building comprehensive wealth and risk management solutions. Our team of financial professionals provides financial solutions to individuals and businesses looking for personalized advice and guidance as they build their financial security.

Call us today for a complimentary consultation (732) 623-6514 186 Wood Avenue South | Suite 301 | Iselin, NJ 08830 | www.reillyfinancialgroup.com Registered Representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MSI Financial Services, Inc. (also known as MetLife Securities, Inc. in some states), Member SIPC. Reilly Financial Group, LLC is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MSI Financial Services, Inc., or its affiliated companies. L0816474139[exp0717][AR,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,IL,IN,KY,MA,MD,ME,MI,MO,NC,NE,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,PA,RI,SC,TX,VA,VT,WV][DC]

C10

COLLEGE GUIDE

THE MONITOR • MARCH 23, 2017

Mid-Atlantic and Washington, D.C., Catholic colleges, universities Listing continued from C 9

5738, admissions@francis.edu

Neumann University* Aston, PA

Founded: 1965 Affiliation: Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia Website: neumann.edu Address: One Neumann Dr., Aston, PA 19014 Enrollment: Total 3,011, Undergraduate 2,278 Campus size: 68 acres Contact: Kevin Maccarella, associate dean of enrollment management, 610-361-2583

Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ

Saint Joseph University

Philadelphia, PA

Niagara University Niagara University, NY

Founded: 1856 Affiliation: Roman Catholic/ Vincentian Website: niagara.edu Address: Niagara University, NY 14109 Enrollment: 3,300 undergraduate, 850 graduate Campus size: 160 acres Campus setting: City Contact: Admissions – 800-462-2111 or 716-286-8700, admissions@ niagara.edu

Rosemont College Bryn Mawr, PA

Founded: 1921 Affiliation: Society of the Holy Child Jesus Website: rosemont.edu Address: 1400 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Enrollment: 1,103 Campus size: 56 acres Campus setting: Suburban Contact: Admissions – 610-527-0200 Ext. 2214

Saint Francis University Loretto, PA

Founded: 1847 Affiliation: Franciscan Website: francis.edu Address: P.O. Box 600, 117 Evergreen Dr., Loretto, PA 15940 Enrollment: 1,745 undergraduate, 619 graduate Campus size: 600 acres Contact: Admissions: 866-342-

Contact: William Cusick, William.cusick@stvincent. edu, 724-805-2871; text 724-221-3338

Founded: 1851 Affiliation: Society of Jesus (Jesuit) Website: sju.edu Address: 5600 City Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131 Enrollment: 8,415 Campus size: 114 acres Contact: 610-660-1000, admit@sju.edu

St. Mary’s Seminary & University Baltimore, MD

Founded: 1791 Affiliation: Sulpician Fathers Website: www.stmarys.edu Type: Roman Catholic Seminary, The Center for Continuing Formation, The Ecumenical Institute Address: 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21210-1994 Enrollment: 294 Campus Size: 40 acres Admissions: Zenaida Bench, Asst. to the Dean, Admissions & Academic Services; (410) 864-4202; zbench@stmarys.edu

Saint Peter’s University Jersey City, NJ

Founded: 1872 Affiliation: Jesuit Website: saintpeters.edu Address: 2641 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 Enrollment: 3,406 Campus size: 30 acres Campus setting: City Contact: 888-772-9933, admissions@saintpeters.edu

Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA

Affiliation: Benedictine Tradition Website: stvincent.edu Address: 300 Fraser Purchase Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 Enrollment: 1,800+ Campus size: 200 acres Campus setting: Small city

Founded: 1856 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Website: shu.edu Address: 400 S. Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079-2697 Enrollment: 5,800 undergraduate, 4,300 graduate Campus size: 58 acres Campus setting: Suburb Contact: Office of Admissions, thehall@shu.edu, text 973-275-2323; 800-843-4255

Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA

Founded: 1885 Affiliation: Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Website: setonhill.edu Address: Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601 Enrollment: 2,200 Campus setting: Suburb Contact: Kelly Vann or Allison Sasso, Admit@setonhill.edu, 800-826-6234 or 724-838-4281

Siena College Loudonville, NY

Founded: 1937 Affiliation: Franciscan Website: siena.edu Address: 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 Enrollment: 3,139 undergraduate, 52% female, 48% male Campus size: 174 acres Campus setting: Surburban Contact: Admissions – Katie Szalda, Director of Admissions, kszalda@ siena.edu, 518-783-2999

St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure, NY

Founded: 1858 Affiliation: Franciscan Website: sbu.edu Address: 3261 West State Rd., St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 Enrollment: 1,784 undergraduates, 393 graduate students Campus size: 500 acres Contact: Admissions – admissions@sbu.edu, 716-375-2400 or 800-462-5050

St. John Fisher College Rochester, NY

Founded: 1947 Affiliation: Founded by Basilian Fathers Website: sjfc.edu Address: 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 Enrollment: 2,800 undergraduate, 1,000 graduate Campus size: 154 acres Campus setting: Suburban Contact: 585-385-8064, Fax 585-385-8386, admissions@sjfc.edu

St. John’s University Staten Island, NY

Founded: 1870 (1971 for Staten Island Campus) Affiliation: Vincentian Community Website: stjohns.edu/ statenisland Address: 300 Howard Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301 Enrollment: 2,000+ Campus size: 16.5 acres Campus setting: City Contact: 718-390-4500, siadmissions@stjohns.edu

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Contact: 914-654-5452

The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY

Founded: 1920 Affiliation: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Website: strose.edu Address: 432 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203 Enrollment: 3,051 Campus setting: City Contact: admit@strose.edu, 518-454-5150

The University of Scranton* Scranton, PA

Founded: 1888 Affiliation: Jesuit Website: scranton.edu Address: 800 Linden St., Scranton, PA 18510 Enrollment: 3,867 undergraduates Campus size: 58 acres Campus setting: City Contact: 888-727-2686

Sparkill, NY

Trinity Washington University

Founded: 1952 Affiliation: Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Website: stac.edu Address: 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY 10976 Enrollment: 2,800 Campus size: 48 acres Contact: Admissions – 845-398-4100 of 845-398-4104, Samantha Bazile, sbazile@stac.edu

Founded: 1897 Affiliation: Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Website: www.trinitydc.edu Address: 125 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC Enrollment: 2,164 Campus size: 27 acres Contact: enrollmentservices@ trintiydc.edu, 202-884-9530: Fax 202-884-9524

The Catholic University of America Washington, DC

Founded: 1887 Affiliation: Sponsored by U.S. Bishops Website: cua.edu Address: 620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064 Campus size: 176 acres Contact: 202-319-5305, 800-673-2772

The College of New Rochelle

Washington, DC

Villanova University Villanova, PA

Founded: 1842 Affiliation: Augustinian Website: villanova.edu Address: 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085-1699 Enrollment: 6,469 undergraduate, 3,057 graduate Campus setting: Suburban Contact: Ryan Gillon, Asst. Director of Admissions, ryan. gillon@villanova.edu, 610519-4000, Fax 610-519-6450

New Rochelle, NY

Founded: 1904 Affiliation: Ursuline Sisters Website: cnr.edu Address: 29 Castle Pl., New Rochelle, NY 10805 Enrollment: 3,500 Campus size: 20 acres Campus setting: Suburban

For expanded profiles from colleges marked by asterisks, go to TrentonMonitor.com> Features>College Guide

COLLEGE GUIDE

MARCH 23, 2017 • TrentonMonitor.com

C11

Educators form lives ready to face the future By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY • Catholic schools and universities play a key role in evangelization and in creating a more humane world built on dialogue and hope, Pope Francis said.

“True educators are just like mothers and fathers who give life open to the future.” Future generations who are “educated in a Christian way for dialogue, will come out of the classroom motivated to build bridges and, therefore, to find new answers to the many challenges of our times,” he said. The Pope made his remarks Feb. 9 to members of the Congregation for Catholic Education, who were meeting at the Vatican for their plenary assembly. The Vatican office oversees Churchaffiliated schools and colleges around the world.

BRIDGE BUILDERS • Georgetown students pray during a University Mass for Life in Epiphany Catholic Church in Washington last spring. CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard

Catholic schools and universities are important places for reflecting on and developing new ways to evangelize the world and today’s cultures, the Pope said. These institutions should serve the Church’s mission of helping humanity grow, build a culture of dialogue and

plant the seeds of hope, he said. In fact, the Pope said, true educators are just like mothers and fathers who give life open to the future. In order to do this, educators need to listen to young people, he said, “and we will do this, in particular, with the next Synod of Bishops” dedicated to

youth, faith and vocational discernment in 2018. “Unfortunately, there are many forms of violence, poverty, exploitation, discrimination, marginalization and restrictive approaches to the fundamental freedoms that create a throwaway culture” in the world today, he said. That is why Catholic schools “are called to the front lines to practice the grammar of dialogue,” which prepares people to encounter others and appreciate cultural and religious diversity. “Dialogue, in fact, educates when the person relates with respect, esteem and sincere listening, and is expressed with authenticity without obscuring or softening one’s own identity nourished by evangelical inspiration.” “Schools and universities are called to teach a method of intellectual dialogue aimed at seeking the truth,” the Pope said. St. Thomas Aquinas is still the best teacher of this method, “which consists of taking seriously the other – the one speaking – seeking to understand fully his or her reasons and objections in order to be able to respond in a way that is not superficial, but is appropriate,” Pope Francis said. This is the only way “to truly move forward together in understanding the truth.”

Celina intended to major in politics, but her advisor suggested a macroeconomics course, and she soon found herself drawn to other classes in the Busch School of Business and Economics. “I liked solving economics problems,” she says. Her professors were challenging, but supportive. “They were really engaging and cared more about us understanding the concepts than giving us a grade.” Catholic University empowers our students to be global citizens, working to improve the conditions of the world around us by creating opportunities for others.

A Catholic Mind for

BUSINESS

Learn more at discover.cua.edu

C12

COLLEGE GUIDE

THE MONITOR • MARCH 23, 2017 Photo by Pittelli Photography

No one covers the Catholic school communities of the Diocese like

The Monitor! The joy that comes at Graduation and a Scholastic Olympics victory!

CNS ile photo by Karen Callaway, Northwest Indiana Catholic

The battle on the wrestling mat and the peace found in prayer during Mass. Lessons about life, service, hard work and the love of Christ.

WHO BETTER TO TEACH THEM?

Throughout these special moments of every school year … The Monitor is there!

child’s faith life is built and nurtured by their parents. Our doctrine holds that the family household is the DOMESTIC CHURCH and that PARENTS are the first catechists of their children.

Parents can turn to The Monitor to refresh their own faith education, stay up to date with news and issues in the Church and find resources to help them teach their children and apply what is learned to real life. Having The Monitor in the family home is a consistent, visible and accessible way for your family to cultivate a sense of Catholic identity.

Be sure you don’t miss a single issue.

WHERE BETTER TO LEARN? Subscribe today at our

Every issue brings you:

• Reflections on Scripture, Christian life, family and Catholic parenting • Kidz Corner – a child-based faith activity • Stories and resources for youth and young adults... ...And much more!

EDUCATION RATE of only $15 per year!

The Monitor... a MUST-READ for Families! Complete and mail the form below, call 609-403-7131, or visit TrentonMonitor.com and click on ABOUT US>SUBSCRIBE

___YES! I would like to begin my subscription to The Monitor at the special Education Rate. ___1 year @ $15 ____ 2 years @ $30 ____ 3 years @ $45

M ONITOR M ONITOR M

Address_______________________________________________________ Apt.___________

Town ______________________________________ State______________ Zip _____________THE Phone___-___-_____ Parish______________________ E-mail _______________________________ ___Visa

___ MasterCard

Education Rate

Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, N.J.

Name_______________________________________________________________________

Payment enclosed by check payable to The Monitor

Special $15 Year

ONITOR

Begin a family subscription to The Monitor, the official newspaper of the Diocese of Trenton.

THE

___ Discover Exp. ___/____

Card # _______/________/_______/_______ Security code (3 digit code on the back of your card) __________

Signature ______________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable and mail to: The Monitor, P.O. Box 5147, Trenton, NJ 08638 Questions: Call Frances Koukotas at 609-403-7153 or email: monitor-marketing@DioceseofTrenton.org

Please state your delivery preference:

____Print Edition (home delivery of 26 issues per year) ____E-Edition (“Green” edition, digital replica of The Monitor. Each issue delivered right to your email inbox.) Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, N.J. ____Print and E-Editions (ALL INCLUDED FOR ONE PRICE)

THE

Newspaper of the Diocese of Trenton