Contact:  Bill Marshall, Catholic Men for Jesus, 732-845-2999, CathMenforJesus@aol.com  

HOWELL, NJ, Feb. 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Diocese of Trenton has announced that the 10th Annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Rally will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at St. Veronica School Gym from 8:30am to 3:00pm. For a decade, Catholic men have attended this event and joined together to proclaim themselves as defenders of the faith. This event has inspired thousands to proclaim and live their faith as Catholic men.

Father Jeff Kegley, pastor of St. Raphael's/Holy Angels Parish will serve as Emcee. Come and see:

• Most Reverend John M. Smith, Bishop of Trenton -- Main celebrant and homilist for the closing Mass will attend for the 10th straight year
  
  
• Honorable Chris Smith -- NJ Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, Pro-Life hero, and champion of the weak and vulnerable
  
  
• Joe Burke – President, Paraclete Enterprises and famed pilot who broke the sound barrier flying the F-14 will discuss "I Received a Miracle from Jesus!"
  
  
• Ed and Eddie Reinhardt -- Father/Son team from Colorado will provide a witness to strength in adversity and will discuss the importance of marriage and family as well as the power of forgiveness

"We are encouraging all fathers, sons, and grandfathers to show that Catholic men will stand up and be counted," said Jim Manhardt, organizer of Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Rally. "We are outreaching to parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton, and the entire state, to make this the best ever Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Rally for Jesus and His Church."

Event Details ---

When: February 24, 2007, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Doors open at 7:45 AM)

Where: St. Veronica's School Gym, 4125 Highway 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731

Directions: 1 Mile South of 195, between Aldrich Road & Salem Hill Road

Cost: $10 Includes Coffee, Donuts and "Brown Bag" Lunch for Men 18 and older; Young Men 12-17 - Free; Clergy and religious men - Free