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Usccb Annual Crs Collection Planned March 19

The collection funds CRS support organizations that help those facing natural disasters and victims of war, as well as help to find housing for people fleeing violence and poverty, address pastoral needs of migrants and others lacking stable parish communities.

More information may be found at usccb.org/national-collection/catholic-relief-services-collection.

Lenten Vocation Discernment Retreat March 25

Young men who are considering a vocation to the priesthood can have their questions answered and learn insights from two veteran diocesan priests during a Lenten Vocation Discernment Retreat Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Trinity Hall of St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.

For more information or to register online, visit

1-800-493-9737 godiscallingyou.org/the-discernment-opportunities, or contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@dioceseoftrenton.org or call 609-406-7448.

Good Friday Collection To Support Work Of Friars In Holy Land April 7

Sponsored by the Franciscan Friars in the Holy Land, the annual collection helps the 250 Holy Land Franciscans to staff and maintain holy places and shrines in 11 countries, allowing both those who live there and pilgrims to deepen their faith and connection to salvation history.

More information about the collection may be found at www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.

Retreat For Pastoral Ministers May 3

Focusing on enhancing the listening skills of pastoral ministers, including clergy, religious and laity, the 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. retreat facilitated by Sister of St. Joseph Anne Myers will be held in San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Ave., West End.

To register, visit dioceseoftrenton. org/pastoral-care before April 21 or contact Terry Ginther at 609-403-7143 or Tginth@dioceseoftrenton.org.