Seniors Zoey McKay and Samantha Richards performing in this year’s school musical “Little Shop of Horrors”
As of April 13th we have raised over $150,000 to date in the campaign. This represents 67% raised toward our goal of $225,000. We thank all of our donors
Continue reading “GC’s 2026 Philanthropy Campaign Hits $150K: Maroon & Gold Challenge Update”A 1960 graduate from Gloucester Catholic HS. He was a talented football player, who married in 1965, his high school sweetheart, Donna Hoffman, a cheerleader from Gloucester City HS, class of 1961.
They proudly had three beautiful children, Nancy Lynn (Rob Perry), Ron Jr. (Lorraine) and Tommy.
He worked for PSE&G for 42 years. Ron loved to travel the world-Europe, Hawaii, Alaska, and many other beautiful states. He purchased homes in Wildwood, Pocono Mountains, and Davenport, Florida, to share with his loving family and many friends!
He loved boating, fishing, and golf, he enjoyed his pool and beautiful Koi pond in his own yard. Most importantly, he was a devoted Philadelphia Sports fan.
He was an exceptionally caring and devoted husband, father, and grandfather to Malia, Lindsay, Ronnie III, Eliana and Shea.
He was one in a million! He truly was an angel on Earth, and now, the “Big” Ron is an angel in heaven!
He will be missed by so many loved ones. May he rest in peace.
We will be celebrating his life with a Mass on Saturday, April 18th, at 10:30am at St. Mary’s of the Pines Church in Manahawkin.
A private gathering of the immediate family will follow.
To leave online condolences and fond memories of Ron for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, was entrusted with the arrangements.
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By William E. Cleary Sr.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 25, 2026)(CNBNews)–Doing research we found a treasurer trove of Gloucester Catholic yearbooks posted on the Gloucester City Historical Society’s website. The first known yearbook begins with 1936. The Historical Society has every yearbook except 1937, 1938 & 1943. The Gloucester City Library may have those which the Historical Society does not have.
(photo property of George F. Cleary Jr., 1959 GCHS graduate)
The very first person in the front row is my brother George F. Cleary Jr., next to him is Vernon “Buddy” Myers. The photo is of members of the typing class that graduated in 1959, which was copied from George’s personal yearbook. Our mother, Mazie, insisted that George and I learn how to type. Those lessons paid off throughout my life, as it was a necessary skill for a reporter. George became a Morse code expert in the Army. He was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, during the time the Berlin Wall was being built by the Communists in East Germany. He and the pilot of a small airplane would fly over the Wall; George’s job was to decipher the Morse code messages being transmitted between the enemy. He would type those conversations and submit the information to his superior officer.
The Historical Society released the following remarks about the use of the data: “Below are links to yearbooks that have been digitized to date. The copyright status of these books is unknown. Access is provided for personal use only. These yearbooks may contain personal messages. Should you find anything that may be too personal or hurtful, please let us know, and we will attempt to edit out or omit those pages.
Gloucester Catholic Years Books Flipbook
PDF versions of the Gloucester Catholic Yearbooks can be found below.
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The Gloucester City Historical Society is located at 34 N. King Street, Gloucester City NJ 08030
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Bruce Darrow | Cleary’s Notebook Sports
First published April 2016
BROOKLAWN N.J. April 1, 2016 (Cleary’s Notebook News)--Gloucester Catholic Head Coach Adam Tussey (photo labove) notched his 1st win as the new coach by beating Kingsway High School 7 – 1 in the Rams home opener. Tussey who took over for Mike Rucci who departed for Rowan University was left a team needing to fill seven spots. The 2015 team loaded with future college players took not only seven fielding positions but Tussey needed to replace four pitchers.
Continue reading “FROM OUR MORGUE: Gloucester Catholic Baseball Wins 1st Game”
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(Milan, Italy)(February 22, 2026)(Cleary’s NoteBook News)-The U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team paid a heartfelt tribute to the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau on Sunday after securing the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. In an emotional moment on the ice, players brought Gaudreau’s children—his daughter Noa and son Johnny Jr.—into the team’s post‑game celebration.
Gaudreau, who had been on track to make the 2026 Olympic roster, died in August 2024. His wife, Meredith, and his parents, Jane and Guy, attended the championship game and watched as the team honored his legacy.
Following Team USA’s dramatic victory over rival Canada, players carried Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey onto the ice. Forward Dylan Larkin and defenseman Zach Werenski then brought Noa, 3, and Johnny Jr., 2, into the center of the celebration as the team posed for photos with their gold medals.
Larkin stood beside Johnny Jr.—who celebrated his second birthday on Sunday—while holding Gaudreau’s jersey aloft. Werenski held a smiling Noa as the crowd cheered.
Meredith Gaudreau accompanied the children to the game, joined by Gaudreau’s parents. Guy Gaudreau was visibly emotional after Jack Hughes scored the overtime game‑winner that clinched the gold for Team USA. The tribute served as a powerful reminder of Gaudreau’s impact on American hockey and the bond he shared with many of the players who took the ice in Milan.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Diocese of Camden has agreed to pay $180 million to more than 300 survivors of clerical sexual abuse, marking one of the largest such settlements in New Jersey history and representing a significant expansion of compensation for victims who have waited years for justice. The agreement, announced Tuesday in a letter from Bishop Joseph A. Williams to diocesan clergy and faithful, more than doubles the $87.5 million settlement the diocese reached in 2022. The victim support fund will be financed through contributions from the diocese, its parishes, and insurance carriers following a protracted legal dispute. The settlement represents a breakthrough after years of contentious negotiations between the diocese, claimants’ attorneys, and insurance companies that had resisted earlier payment demands. The agreement must still receive approval from the bankruptcy court, as the Camden diocese has operated under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2020.
Read more: Camden Diocese Reaches $180 Million Settlement with Abuse Survivors, More Than Doubling Previous Agreement
A Long-Awaited Milestone
In his letter dated February 17, Bishop Williams acknowledged the profound significance of the moment for those who suffered abuse at the hands of clergy members. The bishop offered a direct apology to victims, calling their suffering the result of “grave sin and a devastating betrayal of the trust you placed in the Church that you loved.”
Years of Legal Battles
According to a statement from Lowenstein Sandler, the law firm representing plaintiffs in the case, the new agreement supplements rather than replaces the earlier settlement, bringing total compensation to victims to more than a quarter-billion dollars.
For the more than 300 survivors involved in this case, the settlement offers financial recognition of their suffering, though many advocates note that no amount of money can truly compensate for the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and its lifelong consequences.
Context and Implications
The agreement also reflects the ongoing financial and moral reckoning facing the Catholic Church as it continues to confront the legacy of clergy sexual abuse scandals that have spanned decades.
For more information, visit: https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2026/02/diocese-of-camden-nj-reaches-180-million-abuse-settlement
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