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I do not consider myself to be a Scripture “scholar” but, rather, a Scripture “reader.” I do enjoy reading the Bible, especially the Gospels, and coming to know the Lord Jesus through the sacred texts.
Bishop O'Connell reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday

Today, Friday April 16, is Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday, making him the oldest Successor to St. Peter in history.
‘Jesus, I trust in you’

Is there any more powerful expression of love on earth than showing mercy to others?
The Easter Duty of Catholics: A Precept of the Church

In addition to the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses as found in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21) that oblige Jews and Christians to this very day, the Catholic Church has established its own set of particular commandments or “precepts” that bind the baptized Catholic faithful.
Easter 2021: ‘Behold, I make all things new’

The three days before Easter Sunday are, indeed, instructive. They speak of commitment to something great, of sharing our very selves with one another, of the sacrifice that comes with love ...
Toward Holy Week 2021: Some Things to Think and Pray About
St. Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer and his Church

If it were not for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ, and her “yes” to God, the world would have never heard of Joseph, the “carpenter of Nazareth.” And, yet, this man of whom the Holy Scriptures say so very little is the Universal Patron of the Catholic Church.
Lent at the midpoint: Stay in your lane

Here we are at the midpoint of our Lenten journey with the finish line now in sight. How has it been going?
A Pastoral Letter on the Presence of God

It comes as no surprise that our “social distancing” or, when necessary, “quarantining” from one another can and does increase our feelings of isolation, even if only temporarily.
Bishop O'Connell leads virtual Way of Cross

Over the years, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has found the Stations of the Cross to be a longstanding, personal tradition – one that has brought him great joy.
This Lent, ‘give God more time to speak to us’

The season of Lent has arrived, and with it the importance of prayer and penance become a special focus of our attention once again as we “journey to Jerusalem” with our Lord Jesus Christ.
The value of our Catholic media

February is Catholic Press Month. Here in the Diocese of Trenton, we are blessed to have many good “Catholic Press” venues to keep in touch with our Catholic faithful.
2021 Lenten Regulations

During the days and weeks of penance that lie ahead — from Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 until Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021 — the Catholic Church throughout the world commemorates the penitential season of Lent.
World Day of the Sick: Sisters and Brothers, All

Today, February 11, is the 29th annual World Day of the Sick, established by Pope St. John Paul II on May 13, 1992.
Bishop O’Connell’s homily for the Diocesan Youth Conference

After the Readings that we hear at Mass, the reader says, “The Word of the Lord, the Gospel of the Lord,” and we respond, “Thanks be to God, praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.”
A message from Bishop O’Connell on the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal

Every year at this time, I reach out to the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to ask for your help and support of the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Bishop O’Connell’s Catholic Schools Week Mass homily

As I thought of these things from the Bible, I thought about our Catholic schools. What is said in these Bible readings today describe Catholic schools and Catholic education.
Bishop O’Connell’s homily for the 'Mass of Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life'

Today, as a Diocese and throughout our many parishes, we celebrate a “Mass of Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life.”
Plenary indulgence for Catholics taking part in March for Life events

The Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See has approved a plenary indulgence surrounding the 2021 Washington March for Life events.
Pro-life advocates are indeed warriors

The expression “culture warrior” is used in contemporary conversation, even in some Catholic circles, to describe people who fight for those causes that run counter to prevailing cultural values and preferences, chief among those causes, the protection of human life in all its stages, from conception to natural death.
A Prayer for Our Nation

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., invites the faithful on Inauguration Day to join him in a “Prayer for Our Nation.”
Love: the most durable power in the world

No one can reasonably doubt or question that the past year and the first weeks of this new year have been “times of challenge and controversy.” Each person is called at this moment to look deeply into his/her heart and soul to discover “where he/she stands.”
Bishop O'Connell: the shepherd and the sheep in a time of pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that influenza in the United States was associated with over 35.5 million confirmed illnesses and more than 34,200 deaths during the 2018-2019 influenza season.
‘Ordinary Time’ is anything but ordinary

With the Christmas Season behind us, Catholics enter into a period referred to as “Ordinary Time” in the Church’s liturgy. In our vernacular usage, the word "ordinary" describes what is commonplace, "everyday" or without uniqueness or special distinction.
Keeping Christmas Spirit throughout the Season

The “Christmas Season” in the Catholic Church lasts from Christmas Eve until the Feast of the Baptism...

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The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.

If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Abuse Hotline.

To report the sexual abuse of minors call our hotline 1-888-296-2965 or email us at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org

Please note: The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.