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NJ Catholic Charismatic Conference set for May 21-22

The New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference will be welcoming Encounter Ministries to its annual conference, with a focus on encouraging Catholics to be more effective ministers of healing in the world.
FEMA aid to help families cover funeral costs for COVID-related deaths

Financial relief is now available for families struggling to cover funeral costs for their loved ones lost to COVID-19.
Pope Francis discusses the seven virtues – and their opposites

Pope Francis has laid out a handy guide in a new series reflecting on the seven virtues and their opposites – a host of "parasites" that will feast away without the fortifying "vitamins" of virtue in one's daily diet.
Holy Week in Review: Bishop travels the Diocese; faithful hear messages of hope

In person and online, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., journeyed with his Diocese’s people during Holy Week ...
At Easter Vigil, Bishop preaches on the hope the newly risen Jesus brings to all

On the evening of Holy Saturday, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., urged the faithful to remember that nothing was ever the same again after the dark hours of Jesus’ Death gave way to the light of his glorious Resurrection.
On Good Friday, Bishop reflects on the Cross as an enduring symbol through the ages

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., remembers well the Crucifix that hung in his family’s home when he was a youngster. Any time his mother would pass the Crucifix, she would stop and kiss the feet of Jesus.
On Holy Thursday, Bishop reminds faithful of Jesus’ infinite love

On one of the holiest nights of the year, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., looked meaningfully about the faithful and emphasized just how much the Lord has the capacity to love.
Bishop preaches message of unity, presence of God during Chrism Mass

Extending his arms outward in a gesture of welcome, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., warmly greeted his brother priests ...
Longtime advocate for death row inmates urges audience to live Gospel of justice

Sister Helen Prejean has seen much change in the criminal justice system and the Church regarding capital punishment
With messages of sacrifice and hope, Bishop O’Connell enters door to Holy Week

Preaching on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reflected on the start of Holy Week by comparing it to the image of a door to a house.
New issue of The Monitor Magazine explores: How are we different this Easter?

Just like the Holy Women at the Tomb – whose depiction graces the cover of The Monitor Magazine’s April issue – we find ourselves eagerly awaiting the Promise of Easter after a time of darkness and fear.
Catholics to connect in-person and virtually to commemorate Holy Week and Easter

This Holy Week and Easter, hundreds of thousands of Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton will take part in Masses and services either inside or outside their churches while observing pandemic precautions or at home via livestream.
Enhanced technology, new ideas pave way for fruitful Lent, Easter across Diocese

While 2020 brought the temporary closing of churches and an abrupt change in how the Lenten and Easter seasons would be celebrated across the Diocese – and indeed, the world – this year’s Holy Season brings in-person Masses and fresh livestream capabilities.
Good Counsel Homes celebrates 10 years of caring for mothers, babies in South Jersey

When “Abigail” arrived at Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey, Riverside, more than three years ago ...
Mount Carmel Guild’s 101 years of service lauded at anniversary Mass

In the year 1920, movies were silent, a Model T Ford was $395, gas cost 33 cents a gallon, the average annual family income was $3,200, and it cost $6,300 to buy a house.
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.
Catholic Charities enlists parishes in Diocese in fight against COVID-19

Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton is playing a key role in the continued fight against COVID-19.
Diocese's young adult retreat centers on example of St. Joseph

Inspired by Pope Francis’ call for a Year of St. Joseph, a virtual retreat for young adults ...
Year of the Family to be one of special activities for Diocese

Whether single, married, child or adult, everyone is part of a family.
In the March issue of The Monitor Magazine

March issue of The Monitor Magazine now available.
Returning from Iraq, Pope talks about 'risks'

The Catholic Church's commitment to dialogue with other Churches and with other religions flows from the Gospel, but Pope Francis said he knows some Catholics disagree.
Bishop’s pastoral letter offers hope in the presence of God

As the pandemic passes the one-year mark and continues to stretch into 2021, a profound side-effect has emerged: isolation.
Faithful encouraged to ponder Mary, human dignity during Annunciation

The Solemnity of the Annunciation “offers our Church communities a unique opportunity to celebrate not only Mary’s ‘yes,’ but recognize the moment of the Incarnation of Jesus as a tiny embryo.”
Retreat for young adults to focus on inspirations of St. Joseph

Young adults ages 18-39 from throughout the Diocese are invited to participate in a virtual retreat...
Online templates, giving available for CRS Rice Bowl participation

Catholic faithful are encouraged to participate in the annual Rice Bowl program for those in poverty.

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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.