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New Catholics bring wealth of experiences to Lord’s table in Barnegat parish

Jay Pappas used to think that “Sunday was for football.” He had no interest in religion, and he described himself as an atheist.
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 ...
Trenton faith community reflects on peace of risen Christ

Nettie Davies Kollie is passionate about what the Easter Season means to her personally.
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.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross a humbling experience for faithful

Ivette Rivera didn’t mind the cloudy skies and chilled temperatures that hovered in the early hours of April 2.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Fair Haven’s annual Living Last Supper goes virtual during COVID

Over the past two months, the 13 men who portray Jesus and the apostles in Nativity Parish’s annual Living Last Supper have been busy.
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.
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.
Glimmers of light shine forth through the unknowns

As a bereavement counselor, Christian life coach and spiritual director in St. William the Abbot Parish, Mary Ann Collett has journeyed with people who have suffered loss.
Holy Week unfolds Christ’s never-ending love for all

Each year, faithful from throughout the world are invited to experience the unfolding of the Paschal Mystery of our Lord by participating in the various liturgies that commemorate his Passion, Death and Resurrection during Holy Week.
Experiencing the Lenten pillars during COVID-19

A little over a year ago, the whole world began to hear about COVID-19. This new virus, little by little, was changing our way of relating, working and worshiping in ways we never imagined.
Complete surrender during isolation, death

In December 2020, I began to wake up with what felt like the start of a head cold. I did the usual over-the-counter medicines.
Sacrifices can turn into moments of grace

I am now part of the growing statistic.
Quarantine becomes a time of self-reflection

After taking my daughter’s advice to get a COVID-19 test, I was shocked to learn that I had tested positive – as did my wife one week later. I ended up self-isolating for 20 days.
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?
Dispensation for March 19

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has issued a diocesan-wide dispensation from the Lenten obligation of abstinence from meat on Friday, March 19, 2021, in honor of the Solemn Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary, during this special “Year of St. Joseph.”
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.”
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.
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.
Keeping the Feast: Escarole and Cannellini Bean Soup

This is a recipe adapted over the years from memories of the escarole soup my grandmother Mae used to make.

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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.