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Hyde Amendment repeal could see federal taxes paying for abortions

The diocesan community is being urged to speak out against the repeal of legislation that protects taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.
Well-wishes for Bishop O’Connell on his birthday

Faithful across the Diocese are sending Bishop David. M. O’Connell, C.M., prayers and congratulations on his birthday, April 21.
NJ bishops transfer Feast of the Ascension celebration date

The celebration of the Solemn Feast of the Ascension of the Lord has been transferred by the bishops of New Jersey ...
Catholic Home Missions collection April 24-25

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place in parishes across the Diocese of Trenton at all Masses on the weekend of April 24-25.
National Infertility Awareness Week aims to spur conversation on reproductive health

This week, April 18-24, is National Infertility Awareness Week.
NJ Catholic Charismatic Conference set for May 21-22

The New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference will be welcoming Encounter Ministries to its annual conference, with a focus on encouraging Catholics to be more effective ministers of healing in the world.
Clergy appointment announced

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointment, effective immediately:
Abuse lawsuit filed against Diocese

A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Diocese of Trenton alleging the sexual abuse of a minor in 1989-90 by Rev. Joseph Farrell, currently pastor of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in New Egypt.
Father Jackiewicz remembered for kindness, love of serving faithful

Father Frederick W. Jackiewicz, who died March 30, was warmly remembered as man who loved the priesthood and going out of his way to serve others.
The Easter Duty of Catholics: A Precept of the Church

In addition to the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses as found in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21) that oblige Jews and Christians to this very day, the Catholic Church has established its own set of particular commandments or “precepts” that bind the baptized Catholic faithful.
Holy Week in Review: Bishop travels the Diocese; faithful hear messages of hope

In person and online, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., journeyed with his Diocese’s people during Holy Week ...
At Easter Vigil, Bishop preaches on the hope the newly risen Jesus brings to all

On the evening of Holy Saturday, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., urged the faithful to remember that nothing was ever the same again after the dark hours of Jesus’ Death gave way to the light of his glorious Resurrection.
On Good Friday, Bishop reflects on the Cross as an enduring symbol through the ages

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., remembers well the Crucifix that hung in his family’s home when he was a youngster. Any time his mother would pass the Crucifix, she would stop and kiss the feet of Jesus.
On Holy Thursday, Bishop reminds faithful of Jesus’ infinite love

On one of the holiest nights of the year, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., looked meaningfully about the faithful and emphasized just how much the Lord has the capacity to love.
Bishop preaches message of unity, presence of God during Chrism Mass

Extending his arms outward in a gesture of welcome, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., warmly greeted his brother priests ...
With messages of sacrifice and hope, Bishop O’Connell enters door to Holy Week

Preaching on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reflected on the start of Holy Week by comparing it to the image of a door to a house.
New issue of The Monitor Magazine explores: How are we different this Easter?

Just like the Holy Women at the Tomb – whose depiction graces the cover of The Monitor Magazine’s April issue – we find ourselves eagerly awaiting the Promise of Easter after a time of darkness and fear.
Scholarships, Mass mark 65th anniversary of priest’s passing

The legacy of late Cathedral rector Msgr. Richard T. Crean was remembered 65 years after his tragic death with a Mass and breakfast in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, March 21.
Pontifical Good Friday Collection scheduled

At the request of Pope Francis, parishes of the Diocese of Trenton and around the world will participate in the annual Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.
Catholics to connect in-person and virtually to commemorate Holy Week and Easter

This Holy Week and Easter, hundreds of thousands of Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton will take part in Masses and services either inside or outside their churches while observing pandemic precautions or at home via livestream.
Good Counsel Homes celebrates 10 years of caring for mothers, babies in South Jersey

When “Abigail” arrived at Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey, Riverside, more than three years ago ...
Local musician commemorates Solemnity of the Annunciation in song on last day of novena

Today, March 25, commemorates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, and not only is today the last day of the diocesan daily novena, the Solemnity is also being recognized in song.
Diocese to support effort for independent Catholic school following TCA closure

Since the establishment of Trenton Catholic Academy in Hamilton more than 15 years ago, the Diocese of Trenton has provided substantial support to make this Catholic educational experience available to students who live in and around the wider Trenton area.
Schools superintendent talks about testing in video for students

“Testing is one of those things in school that just happens,” Dr. Vincent de Paul Schmidt said in a light-hearted video to students on the Diocese of Trenton YouTube channel.
A year later, Faith At Home continues to grow

Kristin DiStefano has high praise for the Diocese’s weekly catechetical resource, Faith At Home.

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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.