A statement from Bishop O'Connell on the gas explosion in Ewing Township
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I reach out to those affected by the massive gas explosion in Ewing Township which left one woman dead, several others injured and still many others displaced by damage to their homes. Several of those suffering are members of parishes here in Mercer County. I ask all the members of the Diocese to remember the victims of this explosion in their prayers. As we begin this holy season of Lent, a time of penance and sacrifice for Christians, I encourage Catholics to be generous in the face of this unexpected tragedy. If you are able to help, please send donations to:
Ewing Family Relief Effort
Diocese of Trenton
701 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
ATTN: Sr. Joanne Dress, D.C.
If parishes wish to take up a second collection this weekend or next weekend or encourage charitable giving, it would be appreciated. 100% of any funds collected will be distributed through the parishes of those people and families affected by the explosion. May the Lord be with our sisters and brothers at this difficult time. Thank you for your goodness.
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Bishop of Trenton
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As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I reach out to those affected by the massive gas explosion in Ewing Township which left one woman dead, several others injured and still many others displaced by damage to their homes. Several of those suffering are members of parishes here in Mercer County. I ask all the members of the Diocese to remember the victims of this explosion in their prayers. As we begin this holy season of Lent, a time of penance and sacrifice for Christians, I encourage Catholics to be generous in the face of this unexpected tragedy. If you are able to help, please send donations to:
Ewing Family Relief Effort
Diocese of Trenton
701 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
ATTN: Sr. Joanne Dress, D.C.
If parishes wish to take up a second collection this weekend or next weekend or encourage charitable giving, it would be appreciated. 100% of any funds collected will be distributed through the parishes of those people and families affected by the explosion. May the Lord be with our sisters and brothers at this difficult time. Thank you for your goodness.
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Bishop of Trenton