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Catholics Vote!: ‘Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship’

Baptized Catholic citizens of the United States of America have ...
Bishop urges Legatus members to always be mindful of the presence of Christ

For a few hours the evening of Sept. 17, Catholic business leaders from around the Diocese put aside ...
Updates to church directives announced by Bishop

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued updates to the Diocese’s Liturgical-Pastoral Directives in a Time of Pandemic, as they relate to limited public celebration of the Mass and Sacraments in Church. The entire document follows; updates are reflected in red.
The Church, The Media And Us

The reporting of the news “should always be true and complete, within the bounds of justice and charity.”
Information sessions scheduled for men interested in diaconate formation program

Men interested in learning more about the diaconate formation program are invited to two information sessions being offered in the coming weeks.
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The beginning of the new school year finds families, students, teachers and staff fully engaged in returning...
Catechetical Sunday theme a reminder of one’s role as a witness to faith

Catechesis takes dedication – something Mary Mykityshyn witnessed firsthand when Hurricane Isaias swept through New Jersey Aug. 4.
COVID, catechesis and the Domestic Church

Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic altered the way we encounter one another, our families, friends and parish communities.
Religious education teaching models may be changing, but mission holds true

Pilar Acosta is facing a unique task: coordinating both the religious education programs and adult faith formation in not just one, but three languages – English, Spanish and Polish.
New catechetical leaders set to serve in parish ministry

A number of parishes around the Diocese are welcoming new staff to oversee their religious education programs and other catechetical offerings as teaching lessons move to new models this year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Diocese opens grant application process to assist local outreach agencies

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development works to break the cycle of poverty on local and national levels.
September Monitor Magazine delivery delayed

We have been informed of an equipment breakdown at Evergreen Printing, which has resulted in a printing and mailing delay of The Monitor Magazine’s September issue.
Students begin returning to schools across Diocese

It was all smiles in St. Ann School as students, faculty and staff returned to school Sept. 1.
Outdoor Charismatic Healing Mass Sept. 4

An outdoor, drive-in Charismatic Healing Mass will be celebrated Sept. 4 in the parking lot of St. Mary Parish, Middletown.
Clergy assignments announced
Parish ministers encouraged to reimagine ways of connecting, outreach

For many serving in parish ministry, the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be one of frustration, individually as well as for the parishes in which they serve and worship.
Catholic outreach agencies invited to apply for CCHD grants

Rosemary Goebel can’t say enough about all the services the Social Concerns Ministry in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, provides throughout the year.
$62K donated to parishes, Diocese through COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

When Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., made the difficult, but inevitable decision in late March that the churches would need to temporarily close because of the coronavirus pandemic, he knew that the shutdown would exact a profound toll on the parish communities, both spiritually and financially.
Alternate plans in works for this year's Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings

The annual Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings for Catholic married couples in the Diocese will look different this year.
DOTCCR to hold Outdoor Drive-In Revival Aug. 29

Editor's Note: This event was canceled due to inclement weather. Check back to TrentonMonitor.com for updates on rescheduling.
Mount Carmel Guild plans virtual 2020 gala

Those with Mount Carmel Guild were presented with a challenge when they realized ...
Update: Diocese's requirements for schools to begin in-person learning

As guidance from public health authorities continues to be refined about the return to in-person learning during COVID-19, the Diocese’s Department of Catholic Schools has issued an updated and detailed list of requirements for diocesan and parish Catholic schools in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Time running out to complete 2020 Census

Roughly 60 percent of New Jersey’s households have participated in the 2020 Census ...
Bishop thanks former diocesan schools superintendent for dedication

JoAnn Tier may have retired from her role as diocesan superintendent of Catholic Schools, but the Diocese’s shepherd wanted to ensure that her dedication would not be forgotten.
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Since the beginning of the pandemic shutdown, The Monitor Magazine has been sharing the stories of a Diocese standing steadfast in faith and service.

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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.