Issues

Local, nationwide rallies show frustration over border conditions

Inspired by ongoing questions and concerns about treatment of refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border...
Catholic Charities USA accepting donations online to help migrant children

Catholic Charities USA is accepting donations online to help its agencies along the U.S. border with Mexico meet basic needs and ensure that migrant children "are being treated with care and kindness" as the humanitarian crisis there grows, the agency said in an announcement.
Catholics urged to take action to protect Religious Employers Exemption

The Religious Employers Exemption, a provision in state law that protects the rights of Catholic employers who choose not to violate their fundamental beliefs, is at risk of being revoked.
Food pantries in dire need of help in Burlington, Mercer Counties

Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton is in need of both monetary and food support, as donations have decreased in the past few months for its Community Services program.

“We count on the community to partner with us to help their neighbors in need,” said Arnold Valentin, director of Community Services. “So we’re putting out the call: We need help now. Please, do what you can, because your support can make a big difference for hundreds of people who live on the margins in our area.”
NJ governor signs assisted suicide legislation into law

Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law April 12 a bill that allows terminally ill patients to obtain medications to take their own lives.
Food pantries join forces to better fight hunger in Mercer County

In order to better serve their communities, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton and Mount Carmel Guild have merged food pantries, effective April 1.
Transportation, nursing among nonpublic school needs in state budget

The New Jersey Catholic Conference and the New Jersey Network of Catholic School Families are urging voters to contact their legislators about the needs of nonpublic schools in the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget.
Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities team up to provide household items

A partnership between two social service agencies is aiding the local community in new ways.

Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton is partnering with fellow nonprofit Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton to donate groceries, cleaning supplies and other household items they receive and cannot sell at their Maple Shade “ReStore” warehouse.
Pro-life advocates passionate on why Aid in Dying bill should not be signed

Dawn Teresa Parkot does not mince words when she speaks about the Aid in Dying bill.

“I firmly believe that assisted suicide is homicide and those who assist, regardless of their intentions, are guilty of taking a life just as surely as if they participated in a state-sanctioned execution,” Parkot said, using a computer-based communication system to speak.
Catholics urged to contact Gov. Murphy on Aid in Dying bill

State residents are being urged to contact Gov. Phil Murphy after a bill that would allow terminally ill residents to end their lives passed the state Legislature March 25.

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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.