Bishop O’Connell elected chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Catholic Education

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 11/14/23

“I am humbled by the support of my brother bishops and I hope and pray I can be of service to the Church and its educational mission.”

So said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., upon learning that he was elected chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ ... Read More »

RCIA Classes underway for all who want to become Catholic

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 10/02/23

All women and men interested in becoming Catholic or those who were baptized Catholic but have not received all their sacraments are invited to attend classes in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

Classes started Monday, October 2, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Church of St. Anselm. ... Read More »

Synod Update: Read the Report and Voting, and learn what it means

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 4/13/23

VATICAN CITY  -- A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, but also acknowledged fears of betraying traditional church teachings and practices.

Among the topics addressed in the report were ... Read More »

See How We Catholics Can Save Our Earthly Home. Watch 'The Letter'

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 10/04/22

Make time to watch The Letter, Laudato Si' Movement's film, in which top leaders travel to Rome to speak with Pope Francis about Laudato Si' and present how the climate crisis impacts their own lives and that of their communities.   For the first time, a film featuring Pope Francis ... Read More »

Diocese details what Synod revealed

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 7/18/22

On June 24, 2022, Bishop O’Connell submitted the Final Report for the Diocesan Phase of the Synod, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission,” to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The report notes that, from January through April, the Diocese conducted more than 800 group listening ... Read More »

The Center Needs Us

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 3/17/22

Donating food and personal items to The Center in Asbury Park is an ongoing ministry of the Church of St. Anselm. All donations are delivered to The Center on or just after the last Sunday of every month.

Here's a checklist of items The Center's clients need:

Please ... Read More »

Weekend Mass at St. Anselm is Streamed Live

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 2/27/22

We live-stream one Mass service every weekend on Facebook and YouTube. We usually stream the 4:30pm Saturday Mass.

Visit our Facebook page to find live-streamed Masses and other information.

Visit our channel, Saint Anselm on YouTube, to select a Mass for viewing. While you're there, please subscribe so that ... Read More »

Give from Your Heart to Support Our Parish

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 2/27/22

If your family can contribute to our parish ONLINE, we would be most grateful.

Our online giving portal is always available for those who are able to transition their physical offering into an electronic offering. Please CLICK HERE to visit our "we share online" portal.

Help Us Stay in Touch

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 2/27/22

Are you getting email updates from St. Anselm Parish? If not, you need to go to our Contacts Page and make yourself known.

Keep Their Memory Alive

Posted by Dn Bill Zapcic on 2/27/22

We have a Remembrance Page for those we've lost to COVID or for any reason. CLICK HERE to submit the name of a loved one and we will post it to the page.