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Father Dennis M. Foley, Redemptorist priest

Redemptorist Father Dennis Maurice Foley of San Alfonso Retreat House, West End, died June 6 at age 87.
Funeral services for Dr. Jewel Brennan, Hamilton parishioner, consecrated virgin

A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 3 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square, for Dr. Jewel Emily Brennan, a longtime parishioner, Hamilton resident and a consecrated virgin, who died May 27 at age 77.
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.
Longtime teacher remembered for dedication, ‘unique creativity’

Prayers, love and support of the community accompanied the family of Lara H. Enright May 18 at a memorial service held at J. Allen Funeral Home, Morrisville, Pa. ...
Dr. Jewel Brennan remembered for living special vocation with love, joy

Funeral services are scheduled for June 3 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square, for Dr. Jewel Emily Brennan, a longtime parishioner, Hamilton resident and a consecrated virgin, who died May 27 at age 77.
Marie Terese Tobin, mother of Cardinal Tobin, dies

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shared the sad news that Marie Terese (Kerwin) Tobin, the mother of Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., of Newark, passed away May 23.
Arthur J. O’Connell, eldest brother of Bishop O’Connell, dies at age 73

Arthur J. O’Connell, Jr., 73, brother of Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton, and Daniel O’Connell, Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction in the Diocese of Trenton’s Department of Catholic Schools, died April 24.
German, Swiss Catholic leaders recall Father Küng as theologian who loved the Church

German and Swiss bishops who knew Father Hans Küng described him as a man who loved the Catholic Church.
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.
Sally B. Hammerstone, former principal of St. Hedwig School, Trenton, dies

Funeral services were held in Toms River April 6 for Sally B. Hammerstone, who died March 29 at age 82.
Funeral services planned for Father Frederick W. Jackiewicz, a retired priest of the Diocese

Father Frederick W. Jackiewicz, who would have marked his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination in May, died March 30, at age 76.
Funeral services scheduled for Beatrice Sarah Murday, longtime director of religious education

Beatrice Sarah Murday, who served for many years as director of religious education in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Avon, died March 14 at age 101.
Maryknoll sister who ministered in Africa for nearly 40 years dies at 79

Maryknoll Sister Janice McLaughlin, who ministered in southern Africa for nearly 40 years and later became president of her religious order, died March 7 in Maryknoll, New York, at age 79.
Deacon James Kelly of Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, dies

Funeral services will be held March 3 and 4 in Nativity Church, Fair Haven, for Deacon James Aloysius Kelly, who died Feb. 26 at age 78.
Funeral services scheduled for Mary Lou Nelson Oliva, active member in Spring Lake parish

Mary Lou Nelson Oliva, a longtime member of St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake, and parish archivist died Feb. 26 in Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She was 84.
Gerard Quinn, father of Atlantic Highlands pastor, dies

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 26 in St. Agnes Church, part of Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish, Atlantic Highlands, for Gerard “Jerry” Quinn who died Feb. 22 in his home in Leonardo following a brief illness. He was 91.
Human rights advocate Sister Dianna Ortiz dies after brief illness

Ursuline Sister Dianna Ortiz was teaching indigenous children as a missionary in Guatemala when ...
Sister Roberta Ann Bucci, former educator in Middletown, Toms River schools, dies

Sister Roberta Ann Bucci, a Dominican Sister of Hope, died Feb. 17 in St. Mary Assisted Living Facility on the campus of Morris Hall, Lawrenceville. She was 94.
Father Gerald A. Marchand, weekend assistant in Point Pleasant, dies at age 92

Father Gerald A. Marchand, who served as a weekend assistant in St. Martha Parish, Point Pleasant, died Feb.15, 2021. He was 92.
John Sweeney dies; child of Irish immigrants was national labor leader

John Sweeney, who led the AFL-CIO for 14 years from 1995 to 2009, died Feb. 1.
Msgr. Kleissler dies; priest co-founded what is now Renew International

Msgr. Thomas A. Kleissler, who launched a parish-renewal program that turned into an international movement, died Feb. 2 at St. Catherine Healthcare Center in Caldwell, New Jersey. He was 89.
Father Jack Wintz dies; told stories of inspiration to everyday Catholics

As a journalist, Franciscan Father Jack Wintz covered stories that explored human nature and focused on the mission of inspiring people as they lived their faith daily.
Clara Mary Ayrer, wife of late deacon

Funeral services were held Jan. 12 in Corpus Christi Church, Willingboro, for Clara Mary Ayrer, who died Jan. 6. She was 87.
Deacon John ‘Jack’ F. Vassallo Jr., formerly of Willingboro parish, dies

Deacon John Francis Vassallo, Jr., formerly of Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro, died Jan. 8 at age 78 in Virginia.
Sister Carol Ann Lubas, former educator in Asbury Park school, dies

>Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Carol Ann Lubas died Jan. 9 in Regional Hospital, Scranton, Pa. She was 73.

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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.