On Dec. 4, 2014, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a 23-count indictment charging 29 individuals with numerous violations of federal narcotics and money laundering laws. The charges include conspiracy to import controlled substances, conspiracy to possess controlled substances, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and substantive counts of money laundering and international money laundering. The indictment also contains a forfeiture allegation for the proceeds obtained as a result of the organization’s illegal activities.

The Diocese of Camden’s Faith and Family Life Formation Office is currently organizing a series of conversations and pastoral discussions to be held at a number of local parishes throughout the diocese.

The gatherings are part of the worldwide preparation for the world Synod of Bishops to be held Oct. 4-25 at the Vatican.

The Synod will focus with the theme, \”The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World.\” It follows the extraordinary synod on the family in October 2014, which Pope Francis said was designed to present an overview of the situation of families and the primary concerns for the church\’s pastoral care of families.

RUNNEMEDE NJ--Bishop Dennis Sullivan accepts a check for $158,000 for the South Jersey Scholarship Fund Jan. 28 at St. Teresa Church, Runnemede. Also pictured are Father Robert Hughes, Vicar General; George Lynn, South Jersey Scholarship Fund, and the Moleski children (from left: Michael, John Paul, Joseph, Mary Grace, Monica and Anna). The Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to educate needy children in schools operated by the Diocese of Camden. It operates as a separately incorporated organization with its own board of trustees. The check represents proceeds from the Celtic Twilight Christmas Concert held Dec. 6, 2014, at the TD Bank Arts Centre, Sewell.