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Msgr. Michael J. Walsh, a retired priest of the Diocese of Trenton, offers a blessing during the March 17 Mass celebrated in the Irish language at St. Alphonsus Church, Hopewell, as the Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley and others gathered to mark the Feast of St. Patrick. Mike Ehrmann photo
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arishes and schools across the Diocese of Trenton marked the Feast of St. Patrick March 17 with joyful celebrations that reflected both faith and heritage. From festive parish gatherings featuring Irish dance and music to Masses with bagpipes and prayers in the Irish language, the faithful came together in prayer and celebration. Students also joined in the celebrations, welcoming visiting musicians and experiencing Irish traditions firsthand.
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Father Brian Woodrow, pastor of the Church of St. Dominic, Brick, poses with members of the D’Arcy School of Irish Dance during the parish’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 15. Facebook photo
Members of the Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, Pipes and Drums march along 5th Avenue during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17. Facebook photo THE MONITOR MAGAZINE
A devotional display honoring St. Joseph and St. Patrick is arranged at St. Barnabas Parish in Bayville, marking the parish’s celebration of two of March’s most beloved saints.
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Father Martin O’Reilly, a native of County Monaghan, Ireland, and pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, celebrates a St. Patrick’s Day Mass March 15 in St. Mary’s Church, Bordentown. The annual Mass included the traditional bagpipes and Irish dancers. Courtesy photo
Members of the St. Rose High School Pipe Band, Belmar, visit St. Peter School, Point Pleasant Beach, on March 15, where the elementary students had the opportunity to try their hand at playing the drums. Facebook photo April 2026
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