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On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion throughout the United States. Although the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it left the decision on abortion to the states, and our state of New Jersey is one of those which are hostile to unborn children. Our prayer and advocacy are still very needed. Click here for more information.

The Knights of Columbus Councils of St. Gregory the Great and St. Anthony of Padua Parishes are sponsoring a bus trip to the nation’s capital Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 24, 2025. Click here for details.

All are invited to participate in the Mass for Life and Life Expo on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold. Click here for details.

Pro-woman IS pro-life, and pro-life IS pro-woman. The idea that abortion empowers women is one of many lies in society that are, in reality, incredibly harmful to women. Abortion advocates perpetuate the myth that women must do violence to themselves in order to preserve their equality and the freedom to advance in the world. Click here to see an abridged article by Kimberly Baker from the USCCB website.

Click here to find out more about what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about the death penalty.

There will be a meeting of the Prayer Shawl Group on Monday, October 21, at 1:00 PM in the Church Meeting Room. Please come and meet the new leadership!

Our bishop, David M. O'Connell, gave a strong and excellent homily on our duty to protect life.

In centuries past, the cross of terminal illness was seen as an opportunity to be compassionate to the sick and for "offering up" of suffering for the good of others by the sick. There is a process of "letting go" and entrustment to God by everyone that needs to happen, a process that must not be short-circuited by euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. Click here for more information on end-of -life care.

Given the scientific fact that a human life begins at conception, the only moral norm needed to understand the Church's opposition to abortion is the principle that each and every human life has inherent dignity, and thus must be treated with the respect due to a human person. Click here for more information and a link to follow for even more details.

During September, 31 parishioners provided 176.5 hours of service to 32 persons. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, click here for contact information.

We are delighted to announce that Catholic Charities of our Diocese has chosen to bestow the "Light of Hope" Award to our parish this year. For more information, click here.

What does the Church teach? Click here for more information.

Can you spare just a few hours out of one day to serve Jesus? Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Anthony parish will be hosting the Loaves and Fishes meals on Saturday, June 29, and we really need volunteers to serve at the Cathedral! Also, preparation of the bagged lunches will occur on Friday, June 28. Click here for more information.

If you are in search of films that will lift your spirit and strengthen your faith, you might view these four films that reflect the courage of two priests, a woman religious, and a young boy. Click here for more information on the films and where you can find them.

As we approach the month of May, a time we honor our heavenly and earthly mothers, let us remember to keep in prayer unborn children and their mothers. One way we can do this is by spiritually adopting a mother and child. It's not hard--just a short prayer every day for a child and his or her mother. Click here for more information.

St. Gregory the Great is hosting Dr. R. J. Snell to speak about the Challenges and Dangers of Losing Our Religious Freedom in the United States. We will examine some of the history of religious freedom before discussing the discouraging signs in the current situation. Click here for more information.

During the month of February, 161 hours of volunteer service were provided by 32 volunteers to 32 persons. Click here if you would like more information about this ministry, to volunteer, or to request help.

You can spiritually adopt an unborn child, by offering a daily prayer for the particular, but unknown, child and his or her mother. If you have not already done so, please pick up a pledge card this week! For more details, click here.

The psychological and spiritual wounds of abortion can be sharp, deep, and crippling. You do not have to continue to hide in shame and fear. Rachel’s Vineyard’s Retreat is designed to help both women and men experience the mercy and compassion of God. Click here for more information. And yes, God still loves you!

Monday, January 22, marks the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. While on June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, overturned the ruling, it moved the debate on abortion to the States. Thus, the work of establishing a culture of life where every human person is protected from conception to natural death continues. We can be sure that this volatile issue will continue to be played out in the public square, especially in this election year. Click here to find out about your part in this struggle.