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.
Assumption Parish, New Egypt will observe Divine Mercy Sunday April 27 at 2 p.m. in the Church of the Assumption, 28 Monmouth Road, Wrightstown, in special celebration of the canonization of Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope John XXIII.
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.
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.