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Mission: Jersey will resume this summer for young people

This summer, young people in grades 8-12 from throughout the Diocese are once again invited to live out their Catholic faith and help people in need.
Father Anthony Krisak, priest of the Diocese, dies at 71

Father Anthony F. Krisak, a priest of the Diocese of Trenton, died June 3 at 71. Father Krisak was living in Maryland at the time of his death.
Parish catechetical leaders gather for Mass with Bishop O’Connell

"Amazing.” That is the word Viviana Bonilla used to describe the ...
Peter’s Pence Collection on June 27 to help poor worldwide

The annual Peter’s Pence Collection, a tradition of support for the Pope, will be taken up in parishes June 27 across the world.
Two-year Encounter Ministries course coming to Middletown parish

The Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal is gaining a new partner in its mission to promote growth in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
A Time to Rejoice

Several key “good news” stories enjoy center stage in the new issue of The Monitor Magazine.

We delayed publication by a week or so in order to bring you the beautiful story of the June 5 Ordination of our newest priest – Father Rjoy Ballacillo...
'Service and Social' event for young adults

Are you a young adult in the Diocese of Trenton who is looking to put your faith into action while also enjoying food and fellowship?
“Mission: Jersey” service event for diocesan youth

Young people in grades 8-12 from throughout the Diocese are invited to live out their Catholic faith while helping persons in need during the annual Mission: Jersey to be held in four locations this summer.
Father Rjoy Ballacillo ordained to priesthood

Moments before he would become a priest, the Rev. Mr. Rjoy Ballacillo listened intently to the First Reading from Jeremiah.
With joyful hearts, we return

This weekend, when the Catholic Church in our Diocese celebrates the Solemn Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, seems like the perfect occasion to welcome all the faithful of the four counties to return to full participation in the Holy Eucharist ...
Clergy Appointment

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has announced the following clergy appointment:
Radio program with Bishop O’Connell highlights vocations discernment

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Father Jason Parzynski, diocesan director of vocations, and two seminarians who are preparing for the priesthood for the Diocese, were at the Domestic Church Radio studio in Ewing June 3 to record a special program, “On Discerning a Vocation.”
Young men invited to Vocations Mass, BBQ with Bishop

An afternoon of discussion and camaraderie with the Diocese’s shepherd and priests will take place June 29 for those discerning a call to the priesthood.
Bishop O’Connell released from hospital

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., was discharged from the hospital June 1 and expressed gratitude for the thoughts and prayers from the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese.
A notice from the Diocese on Bishop O’Connell

The Diocese of Trenton issued this update May 31 on the status of Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.: The Bishop is expected to be discharged from the hospital within a few days and will return home to begin a lengthy regimen of medication for the ongoing treatment of his medical condition.
Bishop O’Connell hospitalized

Diocesan officials advised today that Bishop David M. O'Connell C.M., has been hospitalized with multiple blood clots.
As June 5 ordination nears, Deacon Ballacillo reflects on path to priestly vocation

When Rjoy Ballacillo was ordained a traditional deacon last year, he said he “felt real joy in knowing this is what God wants me to do.”
Diocese encourages return to church, lifts many COVID-based protocols

On May 26, the Diocese of Trenton announced a set of protocol changes as the faithful are encouraged to return to in-church Masses. The revisions follow:
Clergy Announcement

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointment:
School superintendent thanks parents and educators, announces full return to school in fall

Following an unprecedented year of pandemic-related challenges, the Diocese of Trenton’s school superintendent issued a letter to parents thanking them for their partnership and commending Catholic schools’ faculty and staff for their commitment and resiliency.
NJ Charismatic Conference invokes God’s healing presence in the world

Addressing “errors and misconceptions” connected at times to suffering, ...
Faithful attend New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference

Faithful from around the Diocese and beyond heard messages of healing and hope during the New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference May 21-22.
A Saint for All People: Bishop affirms life, legacy of St. Rita of Cascia during televised Mass in national shrine

If there’s one question about the unwavering devotion people have for St. Rita of Cascia, it’s why.
CCDOT announces Guardian Angel Benefit of Hope honorees

Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton will honor those who have played a critical role in...
An announcement of the New Jersey Bishops reinstating the general obligation to attend Mass

The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation ...

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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.