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  • Staying with Christ through our catechetical ministry

    Staying with Christ through our catechetical ministry

    This year, the theme and accompanying logo for Catechetical Sunday seem to be especially poignant in the context of where we are as Church, and civilization overall.The 2019 theme is “Stay With Us,” and is depicted by an image of Christ walking arm-in-arm with two young followers as they engage with people in all walks of life. 

  • Staying relevant, impactful in today’s media culture

    This month, we are marking a milestone in our diocesan story.  Our newspaper, The Monitor, is shutting down its print edition and introducing, in its place, a monthly magazine.

  • Here We Go Again: Efforts persist to erode religious freedom in New Jersey

    Recently, I contacted the sponsors and co-sponsors of some proposed legislation here in New Jersey to express my concerns about its negative impact upon the Catholic Church and other religious entities.
  • A message from Bishop O'Connell: 'This is my Body. This is my Blood.'

    A message from Bishop O'Connell: 'This is my Body. This is my Blood.'

    One of the most troubling things I read all summer was the finding of a Pew Research Study... 

  • Catholic Schools: ‘Our best and greatest inheritance’

    There are many wonderful public and Catholic schools in New Jersey that do a great job educating our kids. Parents choose “Catholic” schools BECAUSE they are Catholic. With all due respect to public schools, there is and there should be a difference.        
  • Bishop O'Connell celebrates Assumption Masses; prayer grotto blessed in Hamilton parish

    Bishop O'Connell celebrates Assumption Masses; prayer grotto blessed in Hamilton parish

    Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption...
  • Reasons are many for attending Mass for Assumption of Mary

    Reasons are many for attending Mass for Assumption of Mary

    Yes, this Thursday, August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven and the Patronal Feast of the Diocese of Trenton, IS a holy day of obligation. 

    In other words, Catholics are obliged to attend Mass either on the vigil (the evening before) or on the day itself. Rather than focus on the “obligation,” which is described in the provisions of canon law (cc. 1246 and 1247) and supported by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for our country, perhaps we should consider the reasons of faith behind the obligation.
  • A reflection from Bishop O'Connell: 'Lord, to whom shall we go?'

    A reflection from Bishop O'Connell: 'Lord, to whom shall we go?'

    Like virtually all Americans, regardless of their personal religious convictions or lack thereof, I was sickened once again by the tragic, senseless loss of life resulting from the recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. 

  • Bishop O’Connell reflects on ‘Aid in Dying’

    As the Bishop of a Diocese, I am frequently asked to issue “statements” on a variety of subjects and I often do. I try to be very careful in what I write and preach, avoiding topics of a political nature, keeping in mind my responsibility to use opportunities that I have to address and teach the faithful on matters of faith and morals. I prefer to label my writings as “reflections” or “messages,” more homiletic in nature and content, designed to encourage believers to follow the Gospels of Jesus Christ and to apply the teachings of the Church to issues or events of contemporary relevance to Catholics in our Diocese.

  • Hearts 'heavy with sadness' over shooting at festival, bishop says

    GILROY, Calif. – Hundreds gathered late July 29 at St. Mary's Church for a bilingual prayer service, invited by Gilroy's Catholic community "to come together and pray for all those affected by the senseless tragedy."
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