A three-monthlong observance of the Year of the Family will be held March 19-June 26 in the Trenton Diocese.
The observance will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On the same day, Pope Francis will launch the Year "Amoris Laetitia Family," which will conclude June 26, 2022 on the occasion of the X World Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father.
The Diocese of Trenton will observe the Year of the Family with various events, activities, resources for parishes and families and participation in the New Jersey Provincial Love and Family Life Virtual Conference for families from June 21-26.
Events planned by the Diocese include:
June 19 -- Men's Hike -- Mass on the Mountain
July 25 -- World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
July 25-July 31 -- Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
Oct. 3 and 10 -- Bishop's Anniversary Blessing Masses for married couples marking 1, 25, 50 or more years of marriage
November -- Celebration of the Lighting of Our Lady of Guadalupe Torches (TBD)
June 21-26 -- Virtual Love and Family Life Conference