September 14, 2020
The bond between mothers and daughters can be as strong as cement, unbreakable and lasting. That’s true of Cynthia and Suzanne Mansour. They live together, work together – and now, spend their spare time protecting people during the ongoing pandemic by making masks together.
Both work …
September 10, 2020
Theresa Geslicki likes to clean. Stop by her home in South Jersey, and you’ll likely find her with a rag or trash bag in hand, polishing and picking up until everything sparkles.
“She’s very helpful. Sometimes we got to stop her, or she will help you …
September 9, 2020
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is pleased to honor the Oceanaire Women’s Golf Association of Waretown as our Light of Hope of Ocean County.
Years ago, when Bonnie Morris, Berti Avery and Betty Fedyna decided to organize a charitable luncheon and golf outing at their Ocean …
September 4, 2020
Bilaal was just a teenager when his life went off the rails. He joined a gang and found himself in and out of prison and using drugs. For eight years, he struggled.
“I was always into something,” he said.
By his mid-20s, he knew he needed to …
September 3, 2020
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton has hired a longtime mental health professional to oversee its Behavioral Health Services.
Ryan Fields has over 17 years of leadership experience in behavioral health services, including at East Orange General Hospital and Atlanticare Regional Medical Center. He is an Approved …
September 2, 2020
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is pleased to honor Dr. Jack V. Kirnan of Spring Lake as our Light of Hope of Monmouth County.
Dr. Jack V. Kirnan has a few favorite Bible verses, but none captures his commitment to community service like this passage from …
September 1, 2020
As an undocumented immigrant, there’s a long list of things Darling Cerna can’t do.
When she was a teenager, she could only sit on the sidelines as she watched her friends excitedly get their driving permits and first jobs. When it came time for college, she …
August 26, 2020
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is pleased to honor Mary Jo Herbert of Titusville as our Light of Hope of Mercer County.
Mary Jo Herbert grew up in a farming family and community. Her family ran a seed store in Milltown, and she learned to care …
August 20, 2020
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is pleased to honor Deacon James L. Casa of Mount Holly as our Light of Hope of Burlington County.
When Deacon James L. Casa was preparing to become a deacon, he took many classes to ensure he’d be effective in his …
July 21, 2020
A few weeks before Christmas, Shari Pasanowic got a holiday surprise: She learned she had an older sister who had been given up for adoption as a baby. Shari was curious – but hesitant to hunt for her newfound sibling. “I got nervous, like what if …
