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'REJOICE AND BE GLAD' EXHORTATION
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Pope’s new exhortation centers on the call to holiness
Selection of quotes from Pope’s exhortation on holiness
Holiness means being loving, not boring, Pope says
2016 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
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2017 HURRICANE SEASON
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Diocesan faithful offer generous support to those impacted by hurricanes
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Anniversary blessings bestowed by Bishop highlight gifts of enduring love
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BEREAVEMENT
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Listening is the key to ministry of bereaved
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BISHOP'S CORNER
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Happy Father’s Day from Bishop O’Connell
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Keeping the Feast
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Roamin’ Catholic Seniors
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CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
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Toms River schools share legacy of combined 150 years of Catholic education
Catholic Schools Week 2023
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Catholic Schools Week Round-Up 2013
Devoted Servant
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2018
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A message from Bishop O’Connell: Catholic schools – a choice for more
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CSW celebrates the gift of Catholic Education
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2019
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Catholic schools invest in a commitment to health
Schools taking preemptive steps to bolster students socially, spiritually
Catholic school students offer prayer, love, support in challenging times
CHILD PROTECTION
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Our Promise to Protect
CHRISTMAS 2012
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Advent Around the Diocese
Catholics cannot wait until morning to tell the Good News
Crèche collection captures beauty of Christmas
CHURCH
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Fifth annual collection for retired, elderly and infirm priests July 25-26
On U.S. Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV honors migrants in Lampedusa
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Reflecting the Christ We Follow
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Reflecting the Christ We Follow
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CYO re-accredited, receives grant for after-school programs
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El COVID-19 hace el viaje a la frontera de EE. UU aun más peligroso
Report shows higher-than-average COVID-19 spread among immigrant detainees
A Pastoral Letter on the Presence of God
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Date of annual Charismatic Rally
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE
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Enhancements to Mary’s Shrine culminate with completion of Trinity Dome project
Knights of Columbus donate Rosary rings to encourage prayer, families
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Fifth annual collection for retired, elderly and infirm priests July 25-26
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HOMILY FOR DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY
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The Extraordinary ‘Yes’
EL ANZUELO
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El Año Nuevo marca el comienzo de una era de paz y amistad entre todos los pueblos, afirma el Papa
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EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
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Come Let Us Adore Christ
EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
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Bishop stresses need for Eucharistic Revival during parish visits
Eucharist central to Florida Catholic wife, mom, doctor involved in sainthood causes
Bishop, Middletown parish celebrate consecration of new diocesan shrine
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FAITH ALIVE
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St. Francis of Assisi on Film
Faith Alive!
Local pilgrims prepare for trip to Rome for canonization of Little Sisters of the Poor founder
FAITH IN ACTION FORUM
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Faith In Action: Help out at Meals on Wheels of Mercer County
The following organizations are in need of volunteer assistance:
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Celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday as a Catholic
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Mary Immaculate, patroness of the United States
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Caritas Chamber Chorale looking for new members
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2014
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Communion Reflection — St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson
Communion Reflection — St. Joseph Parish, Keyport
First Communion a time of transformation, community
FLIGHT TRACKING
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Led By The Spirit: Diocese launches Pastoral Plan
FROM THE POPE
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Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes
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Moving Forward in Faith
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Villa’s victorious grads
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For many Catholics, protecting the environment is key to wellness
Medicare program helps elderly live at home
St. Francis Medical Center offers faith community nursing program
HOLY YEAR OF MERCY
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Knock and the Door will be Opened — Tradition of Holy Doors during jubilees stretches back centuries
On ‘Mercy Friday,’ pope visits women rescued from prostitution
HOME
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El Vaticano se une a tratado de la ONU sobre el cambio climático
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Federal ‘free’ tuition could leave students adrift, college leaders say
High-schoolers take pride in actively promoting their schools to prospective students
Listing of Catholic colleges
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A Moment of Grace
Catholics come together to survive, transcend historic storm’s impact
Comfort and Community
IN FOCUS
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Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting
Trump renews attacks on Pope Leo over Iran war, accuses him of endangering Catholics
ISSUES
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Diocese to host ‘People of Hope’ storytelling museum
Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance
Lawyer who represented big energy now wants them to pay for harming planet
ISSUES & ADVOCACY
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On U.S. Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV honors migrants in Lampedusa
People of Hope traveling museum highlights Catholic Charities’ local, national impact
‘Injustice’: Catholic leaders urge Congress to extend TPS for Haiti, Syria
JOY OF LOVE
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Church leaders hail document’s mercy but caution against hurried reading
Gestures, spirituality are essential in family life, pope says
Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling, pope says
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KIDS/FAMILIES
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Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
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LENT, HOLY WEEK, EASTER
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Station Churches offer Mercer County Catholics time for prayer, renewal
Father Koch: Easter celebrates our return to the garden
‘The power with which Christ rose is entirely nonviolent,’ Pope says in Easter peace message
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Israeli Catholic dentist offers free care to Holocaust survivors
Knight brings more than clean water to Guatemalans
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Sister Marie Catherine Spellman, former educator in Hamilton, Willingboro schools, dies at 96
Deacon Eduardo Trani, who served in Beverly parish, dead at 88
Sister Barbara McDermott, had longtime ties to Diocese, dead at 73
OP/ED
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Training vs. temperance: Getting to the ‘heart’ of the matter
Catholic medical ethicists are needed more than ever before
Blessed Carlo Acutis offers a witness of Christ for all
ORDINATION
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Special keepsake publication celebrates the 2018 priestly ordination
Video coverage of priestly ordination 2018
With God at the Wheel — Riding in the passenger seat, Father Smith is ready for wherever God leads
OUR CHURCH 5.5
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Aug. 4 – We should be toiling for eternal life
Bishops say care for poor must be top concern following pope’s example
OUR DIOCESE TODAY
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Bishop O’Connell celebrates departing diocesan leaders with luncheon, messages
A new year’s note of thanks
Bishop O’Connell’s latest essay focuses on our “interesting times”
OUR STAFF 5.5
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Diocesan Mass scheduled to coincide with start of conclave
In farewell to cardinals, Pope Benedict pledges obedience to next pope
Voting for new pope to begin March 12
PAPAL CANONIZATIONS
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Diocesan community to gather in thanksgiving for papal canonizations
Diocese to celebrate papal canonizations during Masses in Freehold and Trenton
Greetings From Rome
PAPAL ENCYCLICAL
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All creation sings God’s praise, but people are silencing it, pope says
Defining moment: Glossary of terminology used in Laudato Si’
Encyclical comes at crucial time with message for all, speakers say
PAPAL VISIT
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Serve, care for each other, Pope tells families at closing Mass
Pope says he left U.S. praying for, impressed by its people
Pope says synod is not parliament, but place to listen to Holy Spirit
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PASTORAL CARE OF FAMILIES
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BISHOP O’CONNELL ASKS FOR PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS
Cardinal says synod will have open discussion, even on sensitive topics
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PODCASTS
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Podcast Messages from Bishop O’Connell, Father Koch
POPE FRANCIS
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Parents can’t wait for children to choose baptism, says Pope, baptizing 20 infants in Sistine Chapel
Families fostering Gospel values provide hope in dark world, Pope says
God’s plan of salvation is greater than ‘weaponized’ plots underway, Pope says
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U.S. diplomat tells pilgrims they can help normalize relations with Cuba
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Christians must not be oppressed by guilt, but filled with joy, Pope says
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Father O’Reilly attributes 25 years of priesthood to God’s guidance
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Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist
RESPECT LIFE MONTH
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Pro-life Mass with Bishop, seminar planned for Jan. 20
Bells toll in Hainesport for lives lost to abortion
Pro-life advocates are indeed warriors
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Pro-life advocates make voices heard at State House rally
Respect Life gathering in Jackson explores alternatives to abortion
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Bereavement Section: Support During Loss
Scouts, leaders receive honors for advancing Catholic faith
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SCHOOLS
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Villa’s victorious grads
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Church, faithful bring timeless truths to modern-day challenges
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Our elders root us in our Catholic faith
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Artist aimed to convey Mother’s emotions, sibling recalls
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Annual Catholic DeaFest to be held March 25
Multi-faith Service and Conference on Peace scheduled for Nov. 12
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STATE OF THE DIOCESE
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Bishop addresses the State of the Diocese 2015
2018 State of the Diocese
Bishop O’Connell’s State of the Diocese Report for 2014
STATE OF THE DIOCESE 2010
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Katrina evacuees found shelter, relief in Baton Rouge Diocese
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YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
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Support Catholic religious in their mission, ministries, pope says
Though painful at times, visitation was positive, speakers say
U.S. women religious find Vatican report affirms their ministry
YOUR FAITH
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Father Koch: The Lord carries the burden of discipleship with us
Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?
Pope Leo’s July prayer intention: ‘For respect for human life’
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
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Celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday as a Catholic
Steubenville Youth Conferences celebrate 50 years of helping teens encounter Christ
Mission: Jersey offers summer service opportunity for teens
