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An announcement from the Diocese: ‘A Light in the Darkness’

The clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese of Trenton are invited to safely display a lighted candle...
Priests of Diocese renew commitment, pray for all impacted by virus in synchronized Mass

On the Monday of Holy Week, priests across the Diocese of Trenton celebrated Mass from their respective churches, simultaneously, with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Slideshows: The beauty of past Holy Week observances in photos

Every year, The Monitor has made it a practice to visit parishes throughout the Diocese for liturgies and events taking place during Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum.
Internet connects faithful as Bishop, Diocese begin Holy Week 2020

With COVID-19 restrictions requiring that people remain in their homes but for a few essential needs, tens of thousands of the faithful experienced Palm Sunday Masses by viewing live digital streams, one of which was the morning Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., without a congregation in St. Rose Church, Belmar.
New guide helps faithful have prayerful Holy Week at home

To help faithful celebrate Holy Week at home –a guide for individuals and families.
UPDATE: Bishop to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at 11:30 a.m.

An update has been made to the time that Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate Mass on Palm Sunday, April 5.
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In light of the pandemic and the need for our Catholic community to have access to constantly evolving information, the standard content of the diocesan magazine has been set aside for this SPECIAL EDITION.
Bishop O’Connell, dozens of parishes to celebrate Holy Week and Easter liturgies via livestream

At a time when all churches in the Diocese of Trenton are closed to Mass-goers because of coronavirus restrictions, Catholics are invited to commemorate Palm Sunday and the arrival of Holy Week April 5 as a virtual experience via video livestreaming.
Confessions during coronavirus emergency

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued the following guidance April 2, 2020, on seeking Confession and the Sacrament of Penance during the current health crisis:
Death notices of Deacons Mosteller and Moir

The recent deaths of two deacons with many years of service to the Diocese have been announced. Deacon Herman Mosteller, Class of 1977, died March 18, and Deacon Gene Moir, Class of 1985, died March 21.
Churches ordered closed in Diocese

On the advice of public health officials, Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., is mandating the closing of all churches and chapels in the Diocese of Trenton to the public, effective at noon, Wednesday, April 1, until further notice.
Parishes, media outlets televise, livestream, broadcast Masses

A number of events and Masses around the Diocese are being livestreamed.
Applications available for Bishop Reiss Religious Education Scholarships

The diocesan Department of Catechesis is currently accepting applications for the July 2020-June 2021 Bishop John C. Reiss Religious Education Scholarship.
Bishop celebrates Mass for Fifth Sunday of Lent

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 29.
Bishop checks in on faithful via podcast

In a new podcast, Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., once again urged the faithful to make the most of their "stay at home" time and use modern technology to stay in touch with their communities and deepen their faith.
Bishop issues additional restrictions

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued the following restrictions March 26, 2020, amid coronavirus stipulations currently in place. At the present time and until further notice, the following restrictions are in place:
School, religious education closures in Diocese extended through April 17

All Catholic schools and religious education classes in the Diocese of Trenton will remain closed through April 17, according to a letter posted March 23 by JoAnn Tier, diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools.
COVID-19 Emergency Fund launched to support parish, diocesan operations

At the same time the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the health of the faithful of the Diocese, it is also having a serious impact in another area as well – the financial well-being of parishes and diocesan ministries.
March 22 Mass with Bishop O'Connell available on diocesan YouTube channel

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 22, via the Diocese’s YouTube Channel. The Mass remains on the YouTube channel for continued viewing.
A message to our readers about The Monitor’s paywall

The current news website for the Diocese of Trenton – TrentonMonitor.com – was launched last July on a partial paywall format.
CCDOT staff, volunteers keeping busy at food banks

Social distancing may be leaving streets and stores deserted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but food pantries across the Diocese still remain busy as the needs of the impoverished remain.
Bishop's decree announces livestreaming and postponements for Holy Week liturgies

As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I promulgate the following decree regarding the liturgies of Palm Sunday and Holy Week throughout the territorial Diocese of Trenton to assist the clergy and the faithful in the spiritual celebration of the Paschal Mysteries.
Bishop expresses ‘pastoral care and affection’ in letter to his flock

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., posted a letter to the diocesan faithful March 20, explaining the “unprecedented” but “necessary” steps now in place to keep people safe amid the coronavirus threat.
In video message, Bishop O’Connell urges Diocese to have faith, patience

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued words of comfort and hope to faithful throughout the Diocese of Trenton in a video message published March 20.
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.

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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.