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Learn from St. John Paul, Pope tells young people

Young men and women today can learn from the example of St. John Paul II, who proved that life's difficulties are not an obstacle ...
Brick youth aim to inspire parishioners

"Keep Social Distancing, and Make Room for Jesus.” “Make a Difference, Stay Home Together.” “Be Strong and Stay Safe.”
These are among the messages youth in St. Dominic Parish, Brick, have created to inspire fellow parishioners.
Diocese’s youth, adults jump into action to help others during COVID-19 pandemic

Chenxi Mark Boa has raised the bar on what it means to be an international student.
'Final Fantasy VII Remake' is improvement on previous versions

"Final Fantasy VII Remake" (Square Enix) is the latest version of an iconic game with a long history. Originally released in 1997, "Final Fantasy VII" was first revamped five years ago.
Pope postpones World Meeting of Families, World Youth Day

Pope Francis has agreed to postpone by one year the next gatherings of the World Meeting of Families and World Youth Day.
Freehold student’s dreams of semester abroad, Easter in Rome cut short by coronavirus

Samantha Mistretta’s semester abroad in Rome during Lent and Easter was supposed to be the very best college experience, one that combined studies with an unparalleled opportunity to engage in her deeply held Catholic faith.
Teens invited to online youth ministry nights being broadcast live Sundays

Teens in the Diocese of Trenton are joining young people from across the United States in a weekly live youth night being held online Sunday nights.
Abstinence educator Pam Stenzel returning to Diocese

Abstinence educator Pam Stenzel is returning to the Diocese of Trenton ...
Young adults get guidance on joy, thankfulness at Lenten retreat

What does it mean to be happy? How do we live a life of thankfulness?
Catholic education key to future growth, college students say

The graduates of Catholic schools in the Diocese who continue their education in Catholic colleges or universities find that choice offers them much more than a rigorous academic journey.
At Court of Honor, youth, adults reminded of how Scouting builds character, faith

Covering the sash that’s part of Bryce Gestrich’s Scouting uniform are the numerous merit badges he has earned throughout his Scouting career.
Young adult retreat aims to rejuvenate faithful during Lent

The “Blueprint for Joy” retreat is planned to help young adults get the most out of Lent.
Bishop celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass at Monmouth University

The young adults who attended Ash Wednesday Mass with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., were attentive to their shepherd’s words as he spoke of the common ground of how “we all have sinned, we all have failed, and we all are in need of the mercy of God” as a community founded by Jesus.
Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz

Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old...
Donovan Catholic sophomore helps children at Philadelphia hospital

Jordyn Small was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at age 13, and her treatment included 15 months of chemotherapy.
New teen-led youth group draws participants from several parishes

For Andre Bell of Holy Cross Prep Academy, witnessing his peers growing in their faith helps him grow, too.
Youth Find Inspiration at DYC

“Young Church, are you ready to be inspired today? Say Amen!”
The resounding affirmation of “Amen!" came from the more than 600 teens, youth ministers, two dozen priests and others who converged Feb. 8 on Donovan Catholic High School, Toms River, for the daylong Diocesan Youth Conference.
‘Unplanned’ being shown at Monmouth University

The Catholic Campus Ministry at Monmouth University is hosting a showing of the movie “Unplanned.”
Catholic school hockey players unite in fundraiser for injured St. Rose student

The ongoing flow of prayer and support for Sam Jarmer and his family that began last summer when he was paralyzed in a life guarding accident, continued Jan. 31 at the Jersey Shore Arena in Wall.
Injured St. Rose teen to be honored at classmates’ Senior Night hockey game

The high school ice hockey community is coming together for a game for St. Rose's Sam Jarmer ...
Update: Diocese’s faithful find inspiration and encouragement at March for Life

Emma Vidal, a student in Red Bank Catholic High School and member of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, reflected on her participation in the 2020 March for Life and identified an integral part of the experience – hope.
Diocese of Trenton youth reflect on March for Life

Youth from the Diocese of Trenton spoke honestly about walking in the March for Life ...
Teen speaker, youthful crowd seen as signs march resonates with the young

Catalina Galinanes, this year's student speaker at the March for Life rally on the National Mall, has been to almost as many marches as Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.
Diocese's faithful hope to make their mark with 2020 Walk for Life

"We are making history by standing up for what we believe in,” Abigail Ingram shared.
Ingram, 22, is among the hundreds of youth taking part Jan. 24 with other faithful from across the Diocese in the 2020 March for Life, which last year saw more than 10,000 pro-lifers gathered to make their voices heard as well as listen to a roster of speakers on the National Mall.
Youth of different faiths work together for MLK Day of Service

Mary Grace, Nicholas and Christopher Enge all agreed on one important point during the Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day of Service – making a change in the world is important to them, no matter how big or small.

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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.