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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 March 12-13 in commemoration of the Year of St. Joseph.
Family Rosary's annual 'Try Prayer! It Works!' contest accepting entries

"Try Prayer! It Works!" – an annual contest – is now accepting entries from children in kindergarten
Jesus is everything you are looking for, speaker reminds youth

“All of us are trying to see what it means to really be happy,” Chris Padgett said during his DYC keynote address.
SEEK21 speakers share own faith experiences, say Christ has all the answers

A bishop and a religious sister who shared the keynote spotlight on the opening night of SEEK21, this year's national conference of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, discussed their own faith journeys and how Catholics from around the world can improve their faith by accepting Jesus' divine character.
Teens at virtual DYC urged to search for God

Though they may not have been standing shoulder to shoulder inside a school gymnasium as in years past, the teens attending the 2021 Diocesan Youth Conference bridged the distance on social media.
WYD organizers release official theme song for Lisbon 2023 gathering

World Youth Day organizers released the winning theme song for the international gathering in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2023.
2021 DYC aims to remind young people to ‘search for Jesus’

The 2021 DYC theme, “The Search,” is inspired by the Gospel of Mark: “Everyone is looking for you.”
Hightstown youth stay connected to community through service

“Sometimes we need to take a break from all the chaos in the world to look for opportunities in which we can be of good use and help others in need.”
Pope encourages young people to pray together, support each other

Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented European young adults from praying in the New Year together in Turin, Italy, moving the Taize prayer gathering online has allowed them to involve their peers from around the world in proclaiming "hope in good times and bad," Pope Francis said.
College student creates gingerbread cathedral, raises money for homeless

Making gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition for some families, ...
Amidst pandemic, faithful youth find service to be an outlet, support

During the pandemic, youth throughout the Diocese have found ways to continue to live their faith through serving others.
Video games offering adventures, puzzles suitable for anyone's Christmas list

With Christmas approaching, here are capsule reviews of some video games that would make suitable gifts ...
16 teens honored with Diocese’s St. Timothy Awards

Perseverance is among the qualities seen in this year’s St. Timothy Award honorees.
Tabernacle parish plans live Nativity and gift donation drive-through

Building on the success of other gift drives during the pandemic, Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, has invited people to “Christmas. Giving. Drive.” to view a live Nativity scene and donate gift items for residents of New Lisbon Developmental Center.
New books for teens, kids focus on morality, Bible, Jesus

The following books are suitable for Christmas giving.
Vatican tells young people to ask for 'words of wisdom' for Christmas

One present young people should ask for this Christmas is words of wisdom from older people they know, a Vatican dicastery said.
Pope tells young economists, entrepreneurs they must make a difference

Although the task is daunting, young economists, researchers and entrepreneurs can hone their skills and share them in a way that will impact the world and create a brighter future for all, Pope Francis said.
Dream big, don't settle for less, Pope tells young people

Young people today should not waste their lives dreaming of obtaining trivial things that provide only a fleeting moment of joy but aspire to the greatness God wants for them, Pope Francis said.
A better future: U.S. young adults join peers brainstorming on economy

Faith and finishing his doctorate in economics are big parts of Sergio Barrera's life, and he was looking for a way to bring them together.
WYD cross to be given to Portuguese young people at Pope's Mass Nov. 22

Young people representing their peers in Panama will hand the World Youth Day cross to young people from Portugal at the end of Pope Francis' Mass Nov. 22 for the feast of Christ the King.
Students’ Christmas artwork garners national recognition

Students, teachers and staff in St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, had two good reasons to start their celebration of the Christmas season a little early ...
Working through pandemic, young adults expand gathering on economy

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of an international meeting of young economists and entrepreneurs ...
Holy Eucharist’s Give-N-Treat to deliver Halloween to New Lisbon

Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, is working to make Halloween a joy-filled experience for its neighbors living in New Lisbon Developmental Center on Oct. 26.
Mater Dei seniors address U.N. panel to promote peace

Primatologist Jane Goodall has advice for young people wanting to make a change in the world: Ask yourself, “What am I passionate about?”
Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened for veneration

The tomb of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was opened for veneration before his beatification in Assisi.

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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.