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Clergy Appointment

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced the following clergy appointment:
Bishop to celebrate funeral Mass for Father Rocco A. Cuomo

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial for Father Rocco A. Cuomo, a retired priest of the Diocese who died Nov. 21.
Annual CCHD collection for anti-poverty assistance set for Nov. 21-22

The national collection to support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) marks 50 years this November, and with the continued global pandemic, help is needed more than ever.
COVID leads to scheduling changes for Las Antorchas Guadalupanas closing celebration

Plans for the Dec. 5 Guadalupe Procession and Mass in Trenton have been changed because of an increasing number of COVID-19 cases.
November issue of The Monitor Magazine: remembering our faithful departed

The November issue of The Monitor Magazine highlights this Month of Remembrance and the many ways that we respond in love to the loss of the faithful departed – both those with whom we were close...
Clergy appointments announced

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following clergy appointments:
Annual appeal for retired religious set for Dec. 12-13

The annual national appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious, set for Dec. 12-13, takes on new importance this year amid COVID-19 – namely in the impact the economy has had on potential donors.
V Encuentro pastoral process moves forward with local delegates

Similar to how the eyes of the disciples were opened when they encountered Christ on the road to Emmaus, ...
Beatification of Knights founder celebrated in Diocese with livestreamed Mass, portrait blessing

The life of Blessed Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, is a classic Catholic and American story.
Church’s ‘strong right arm’ supports faith, charity in action

A lay organization designed to aid families of men enduring dangerous factory working conditions now stands two million brothers strong behind tenets of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.
With faith, it’s possible to achieve sense of peace even during darkest hour

As we enter the month of November, we pause as a Church to remember our brothers and sisters who have died and their loved ones who are left behind grieving their loss.
Virtual Wall of Remembrance a source for healing

This November – the traditional Month of Remembrance of souls – faithful of the Diocese of Trenton are marking a particularly challenging year with the loss of so many during the global pandemic.
Trenton Diocese priest honored by his alma mater with alumni award

For Father Edward J. Griswold, it came as a surprise when he learned he had been named the recipient of the Robert F. Leavitt Award for Leadership in Pastoral Excellence by St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore.
In the November issue of The Monitor Magazine: This month’s issue highlights the Month of Remembrance and the ways that we respond in love to the loss of the faithful departed...
Executive director named for New Jersey Catholic Conference

James King has been named the new executive director of the New Jersey Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey.
Remembering the Diocese's deceased clergy

In commemoration of the month of All Souls, The Monitor Magazine staff warmly invites our readers to prayerfully remember all the faithfully departed bishops, priests and deacons who served in the Diocese of Trenton.
Diocesan #GivingTuesday accepting donations for Catholic schools

The annual #Giving Tuesday campaign is taking on a sense of urgency this pandemic year – particularly for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton.
Students’ Christmas artwork garners national recognition

Students, teachers and staff in St. Jerome School, West Long Branch, had two good reasons to start their celebration of the Christmas season a little early ...
Guadalupe Torches begin journey across Diocese with added mission during COVID

Estela Valladares carried with her a special prayer intention during the fifth annual Las Antorchas Guadalupanas remembrance service Oct. 31 in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral.
Vocations in Diocese being furthered through small groups, plans for new website

As far as God is concerned, vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life are on his timetable, irrespective of any global pandemic or civil unrest. Thanks to his timing, the process of discernment has continued steadily in the Diocese of Trenton.
Funeral Mass for Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris scheduled

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial for Trinitarian Father Thomas Morris, pastor of Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, who died suddenly Nov. 2. The Mass will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 in St. James Church, 11 East Paul Ave., Trenton. There will be no visitation and all COVID-19 diocesan directives will be followed.
Vocations Awareness Week a chance to renew faith during COVID

November’s weeklong celebration of vocations will highlight the beauty of a call to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life – a call that transcends even global pandemics.
Diocese to commemorate McGivney beatification, honor Knights

Knights of Columbus councils throughout the U.S. joyfully await beatification of Father Michael J. McGivney...
Diocese’s gem within a gem featured in new video series ‘Beauty Heals’

A 600-year-old work of art in Trenton is getting attention in a national video series...
Holy Hour for Marriage incorporates virtual participants

Father James Grogan had an important message for all the couples who participated in the Holy Hour for Marriage.

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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.