Welcoming new school year, recognizing the people who make ministry possible

The Monitor published a special report on the start of the new academic year for Catholic schools and parish religious education programs. The coverage highlights various school projects, including new specialized instruction spaces, updated technology, and improvements to athletics and student wellness.

The report profiles several individuals serving the diocese, including Marlene Lao-Collins, the outgoing executive director of Catholic Charities in Trenton, as she prepares for retirement. It also features sixteen seminarians returning to their studies and introduces new diocesan staff members, such as the Director of Catechesis, the Associate Superintendent of Schools, and the Diocesan Liaison for Hispanic Ministry.