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Father Brendan Williams arrested on child abuse charges

On Sept. 20, 2019, the Diocese of Trenton was informed by a representative of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s ...
Recovery Mass brings grace to the journey of those with addiction

Father Robert S. Grodnicki is known throughout the greater Toms River area as a pastor who opens wide the doors of St. Luke Parish to all who need support in their journey to recovery from addiction. Indeed, some 15 recovery groups meet there every week.
Clergy appointments announced

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointments.
‘Arise’ to serve as theme of 2019 N.J. Catholic Charismatic Conference

Those who attend the 2019 New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference will be reminded how to use the gifts given to them by the Holy Spirit ...
Bishop O’Connell visits Philadelphia seminary

Seminarians from the Diocese who are studying for the priesthood in St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, Pa., welcomed a visit from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life ...
Catechists receive recognition for their service

Eileen Ziesmer is impassioned when she reflects on those who serve in catechetical ministry in St. Denis Parish, Manasquan.
Bishop installs Father Sumanga as pastor of Hightstown parish

In the little more than two months since arriving as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Father Oscar B. Sumanga has come to feel very much at home.
Virtues of faith, hope, love explored at Convocation of Priests

Priests of the Diocese were reminded that there’s no getting around this simple truth -- in order to effectively carry out their ministry, they have to put God first.
Statement from the Diocese about an allegation against Father Gabriel Zeis, TOR

The Diocese of Trenton was notified by the Provincial Superior of the Third Order Regular Franciscans (TOR) on Monday evening, Sept. 9, that a single allegation of sexual abuse of a minor dating back to 1975 has been made to the Franciscans against Father Gabriel Zeis, TOR, currently employed by the Diocese of Trenton as Catholic chaplain at Princeton University and Diocesan Vicar for Catholic Education. Although Father Zeis denies the allegation, he has resigned from his positions, effective immediately. The TOR Franciscan Order is pursuing an investigation into the allegation to determine its credibility. Anyone with information or questions related to this notification may contact the Franciscans through their website at www.franciscanstor.org.
Catechesis creates opportunities for education, healing

Catechetical Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday in September and represents a day in which we recognize all of the catechists, teachers and parents who pass on the faith.

Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, this year’s Catechetical Sunday observance will have as its theme “Stay with Us,” which provides the opportunity to deliver an evangelizing and healing message through our religious education programs, Catholic schools, youth ministry programs and more.

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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.