Diocese

‘Blessed Among Women’: NJ Catholics of Asian subcontinent gather for second annual celebration

As the church of St. David the King, Princeton Junction, began to fill the afternoon of Aug. 17 for a multi-cultural Catholic celebration, it was clear that unity and diversity were abundantly present.
El Centro looking for mentors to help kids find better future

Sandra Pinto has some advice for those looking to make a difference – start in your own backyard.
Mission: Jersey volunteers find joy serving close to home

In the lower levels of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Matt Salmons peeled off his plastic gloves and hair net after helping serve lunch to the homeless. Only moments before, the sounds of plates being shuffled and trays sliding down a cafeteria counter rang throughout the kitchen and dining area.
“I’ve learned how we really are God’s servants. God is working through us,” said Salmons, 17, of St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville, discussing his third year with Mission: Jersey.
Three-part training session for adult faith formation begins Sept. 25

With an eye toward equipping more women and men with the tools to establish adult faith formation offerings in their parishes, a three-part ministry training series will be held Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold.
Hispanic Cursillo continues to promote ministry of evangelization

As the 31 women arrived to St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, July 25, they were asked to hand in their cell phones.
‘Unity in Diversity’ to be celebrated at Asian subcontinent feast, Mass

The universality of the Catholic Church naturally lends itself to multicultural facets of the faith. In recognition of the diverse population that claims both Catholicism and culture from a different homeland, the Knights of Columbus of New Jersey have organized an annual statewide fete that celebrates both.
Storms in Diocese cause inconvenience, but damage not long-lasting

The aftermath of severe storms and damaging winds July 22 lingered several days, with just over 7,000 customers still without power at press time July 25. A significant portion of the more than 325,000 affected reside within the Trenton Diocese.
Black and Indian Missions office thanks Diocese

In response to the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection held March 10, the first Sunday of Lent, the faithful in parishes across the Diocese donated $96,923.02 to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel among African-American, Native-American and Alaska-Native peoples.
Seminarians share prayer, camaraderie

The seminarians in formation for the priesthood in the Diocese of Trenton gathered for an annual retreat, held the week of July 22 in Loyola Retreat House, Morristown.
Summer religious education programs draw Bishop to Toms River, Holmdel

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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.