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Obituary notice for Sister Mary Schmidling, former Red Bank Catholic High School educator

Sister Mary Schmidling, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died May 17 in Our Lady of Peace Residence, Scranton, Pa. She was 75.
Dolphins coach Don Shula remembered as unassuming, daily Mass-going man

Those blessed to see Don Shula off the field knew he was as successful in his Catholic faith as he was with the Miami Dolphins.
Death notice for Mercy Sister Mary Edwina Rudolph

Mercy Sister Mary Edwina Rudolph died April 13 in McAuley Hall Health Care Center in Watchung.
Death notice for Mercy Sister Margaret Russell, Burlington County native

Mercy Sister Margaret (Peggy) Russell died April 10 in McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung, at age 80.
Death notice for Mercy Sister Patricia Deckert, served in education, nursing ministries

Mercy Sister Patricia Deckert died April 6 in McAuley Hall Healthcare Center, Watchung, at age 87.
Death notice for Sister Dorothy Flynn, former teacher in Keyport and Burlington schools

Mercy Sister Dorothy Flynn died April 5 in McAuley Hall Healthcare Center, Watchung, April 5 at age 96.
Nora M. Grogan, mother of Father James Grogan

Nora M. Grogan, mother of Father James Grogan, pastor of Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, died April 4 in Riddle Village, Media, Pa.
Deacon Gene F. Moir Sr., served in Howell and Jackson parishes

Deacon Gene F. Moir Sr., who served in St. Veronica Parish, Howell, for 36 years, and most recently served as a deacon in St. Monica Parish, Jackson, died March 20 in his Lakewood residence.
Sister Mary Martha Harcar, educator, parish visitor

Mercy Sister Mary Martha Harcar died March 20 in McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung. She was 97.
Death notices of Deacons Mosteller and Moir

The recent deaths of two deacons with many years of service to the Diocese have been announced. Deacon Herman Mosteller, Class of 1977, died March 18, and Deacon Gene Moir, Class of 1985, died March 21.
Archbishop Pilarczyk of Cincinnati, former USCCB president, dies at 85

Retired Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of Cincinnati, an educator and author whose work focused on explaining the Catholic faith to wider audiences, died March 22 ...
In Remembrance

Please pray for the repose of the souls of the clergy of the Diocese on the anniversary of their death.
Funeral services announced for Deacon John Joseph O’Donnell

Deacon John Joseph O’Donnell, who served in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Hainesport, died March 2 at age 90.
Bishop O’Connell announces death of Father Gerard S. Sloyan

Prayers have been requested for the eternal rest of Father Gerard S. Sloyan, who was the Diocese of Trenton’s oldest priest and had been ordained the longest.
Virgil Dechant, past supreme knight of Knights of Columbus, dies at 89

Virgil C. Dechant, the longest-serving supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, holding the office from 1977 to 2000, died in his sleep Feb. 15 in his hometown of Leawood. He was 89.
Funeral services scheduled for Deacon James E. Ayrer Jr.

Funeral services will be held Feb. 15 in Corpus Christi Church, Willingboro, for Deacon James E. Ayrer Jr., who died Feb. 10. He was 86.
In Remembrance -- Feb. 16-March 15, 2020

Please pray for the repose of the souls of the clergy of the Diocese on the anniversary of their death. Following is the list from Feb. 16, 2020 through March 15, 2020.
Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times

As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.
Funeral services for Mercy Sister Louise Gorka, served in Union Beach, Middletown

Funeral services will be held Jan. 28 in St. Catherine Laboure Church, Middletown, for Mercy Sister Louise Gorka who died Jan. 21 in Atlantic City Hospital. She was 87.
'Ed' Wall, veteran journalist in secular, Catholic press, dies at 94

Arthur E. P. "Ed" Wall, a veteran journalist who worked spent many years in the secular press and the Catholic press, died Jan. 18 in Orland Park. He was 94.
Funeral services scheduled for Judith Penland, music minister in Barnegat parish

Judith “Judy” Penland, the longtime music minister in St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, died Jan. 3 in Southern Ocean Medical Center, Stafford Township.
In Remembrance -- Jan. 16, 2020-Feb. 15, 2020

Please pray for the repose of the souls of the clergy of the Diocese on the anniversary of their death. Following is the list from December 16, 2019 through January 15, 2020.
Funeral services scheduled for Deacon Neil Pirozzi

Deacon Neil Pirozzi, recently retired associate director of construction and real estate for the Diocese, died Dec. 20 in his home in Hamilton Square. He was 87.
Funeral services scheduled for Deacon Charles J. Smith

Deacon Charles J. Smith, who served in St. Mary Parish, Middletown, died Dec. 7 in his home in Red Bank.
Funeral services for Sister Clara Schroeder, Hopewell native, ministered in two Brick parishes

Funeral services have been scheduled for Sister Clara Schroder who died Dec. 11 in St. Michael Villa, Englewood Cliffs. She was 83.

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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.