KENDALL PARK — A modern-day saint who encountered God in the midst of her captivity was honored Feb. 7 at a Mass at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church.

EAST BRUNSWICK — Thanks to the support of the faithful for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, which funds Catholic Charities, individuals and families can turn to its Office of Parish Social Ministry for help with basic needs such as food, rent or utilities.

METUCHEN — Two modern-day disciples of Jesus hailing from St. Matthias Parish, Somerset, were celebrated for their decades of pro-life efforts during the Jan. 22 Respect Life Mass and Pro-Vita Award ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,    Just a few days ago, we entered into the season of Lent — a time which calls us to sanctify our lives and unite ourselves more deeply with Christ through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. But it is also a season which leaves us ripe for renewal; a time in which we renew our encounter with Christ and give witness to His word, as well as mindfully participate in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, so that we may conform our lives to be more like His. 

In December, tests for COVID-19 or the coronavirus were given at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’s Unity Square, New Brunswick.