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Gospel of life’ needed now more than ever, Pope says

Defending life is not an abstract concept but a duty for all Christians, Pope Francis said.
Some Catholic entities expect to receive aid under emergency relief bill

Catholic hospitals, parish schools and charitable agencies are among the entities hoping ...
Forum puts Catholic social teaching perspective on pandemic

Casting the coronavirus pandemic as a moral issue, a forum explored how Catholic social teaching could ...
Abortion and COVID-19: A permissible elective surgery?

Crises bring out the best and worst in people and in their decisions.
Social service agencies, ministries feel impact of COVID-19 crisis

Many local social service ministries and agencies are facing a new reality during the spread of COVID-19.
Don’t let the coronavirus deter census, advocates say

Local advocates continue to stress the importance of the U.S. Census.
Fewer U.S. Catholics see Christian persecution as an urgent issue, poll finds

The number of U.S. Catholics who think Christian persecution is very severe declined by 11 percent.
Census participation critical to underserved communities

The stakes are high for all to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Archbishop Naumann calls Senate rejection of pro-life bills 'appalling'

By blocking two pro-life bills from going to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a vote, senators "failed ..."
Sister who works with Philadelphia homeless attends State of the Union

Sister Mary Scullion, co-founder of Project HOME that helps homeless in Philadelphia, was one of the guests ...
White House marks 20th anniversary of Rep. Smith’s anti-trafficking law

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., recently joined President Trump and other officials at the White House to mark the 20th year since the enactment of Smith’s landmark Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000.
Targeting world poverty has shown results, advocates say

U.S. focus on reducing misery around the world has paid off – a key reason for continuing aid at current levels if not stepping it up, according to an official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Annual poll finds 70 percent of adults continue to support abortion restrictions

Seven in 10 American adults support "significant" restrictions on abortion, according to a new poll.
N.J. governor signs bill eliminating religious employers’ exemption

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill that eliminates a long-standing religious employers’ exemption contained in state law requiring health insurance coverage for contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs. The law goes into effect April 19.
USCCB's '9 Days for Life' prayer, action campaign takes place Jan. 21-29

Catholics across the country are invited to take part in the 9 Days for Life...
Bishop calls attention to MLK Day message that upholds the ‘beloved community’

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has shared the following statement of Archbishop José Gómez, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ...
Local Masses scheduled to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary

Parish churches around the Diocese will host Masses the week of Jan. 20 as part of the Respect Life community’s commemoration of the tragic Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion on Jan. 22, 1973.
Faithful urged to contact Gov. Murphy on religious freedom bill

The New Jersey Legislature has passed a bill that would eliminate religious employers’ exemption ...
Opportunities abound to take part in 47th March for Life

Parishes and Knights of Columbus Councils around the Diocese of Trenton are once again sponsoring buses for those looking to attend the 47th annual March for Life in Washington.
Migrants benefit from Mercy Sisters' ministry of presence

Mercy Sister Rosemary Welsh is a nurse and for the past 44 years she has immersed her ministry in the Latino culture.
Rep. Smith joins others in welcoming federal report on religious persecution

Rep. Chris Smith welcomed the U.S. Department of State's redesignation of nine nations as "countries of particular concern."
Update: Catholic climate groups vow to maintain pressure after COP25 failures

Catholic campaigners voiced frustration over a lack of progress at U.N. climate talks in Spain, but vowed to step up demands for firmer international action.
Inter-religious conference focuses on holistic approach to caring for elderly

Religions share an understanding of the importance of caring for people's physical, emotional and spiritual needs – and this insight is especially needed in palliative care.
Medford Knights raise more than $8K for N. J. Mission of Honor

Medford Knights recently helped provide honorable interment of orphaned and abandoned remains of U.S. veterans.
Christmas tree's red lights, bows call attention to Christian persecution

This Christmas tree was bedecked with 17,000 red lights and 2,500 red bows to draw attention to the persecution of Christians ...

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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.