Rarely does a school community have the opportunity to witness the canonization of its school patron.
On a day filled with great joy, splendor and gratitude to God, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., joined the community of St. Hedwig Parish, Trenton, April 27 to commemorate the canonization St. John Paul II.
Prayerful expectation filled St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Freehold April 26 as nearly 1,000 congregants gathered for the Diocese’s celebration of the canonization of Blessed John XXIII, which was set to take place in Rome the next day.
Three priests in the Diocese of Trenton have traveled to Rome to witness the Canonization Mass of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II.
The Diocese of Trenton will commemorate the canonizations of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II during two Masses celebrated by Bishop David M. O’ Connell, C.M., scheduled around the ceremonies in Rome April 27.
PHILADELPHIA -- Hanging on the wall in her office is a large painting of horses standing in a field with overcast skies and a vast, fallen tree, struck down by lightning in a ferocious storm.
The diocesan observance of the canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II will be held on Mercy Sunday weekend with Masses celebrated by Bishop David M. O’ Connell, C.M.
In March 2013, travelers with the Domestic Church Media pilgrimage to Rome surprisingly found themselves in Vatican City for the election of Pope Francis, and witnessed his first appearance and blessing from directly beneath the window in which he first appeared as pontiff.