The Diocese of Trenton has had cause for great joy with the May 20 Ordination of 12 new deacons and the June 3 Ordination of Father Kevin Hrycenko by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.  The new issue of The Monitor Magazine has special coverage of these two milestone events, including on location reporting, a collection of poignant photos and the responses of the newly-ordained in our IN THEIR OWN WORDS feature.

In his message for this issue, Bishop O’Connell reflects on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, noting that the Eucharist provides “strength to live the Christian life” as U.S. Catholics prepare for the parish phase of the National Eucharistic Revival. Look for WE BELIEVE in this issue to find out what will be happening with the Eucharistic Revival in the Diocese of Trenton and around the nation as this new phase unfolds.

Here are highlights of what’s in store in the June issue:

CHURCH and WORLD AND NATION . . .  In-depth reporting on the health of Pope Francis; the Vatican’s new compact for families; the Pope’s call for an end to torture, and overview on Religious Freedom Week.

YOUNG ADULTS . . . Young people of Diocese take part in New Jersey Catholic Youth Conference; Catholic high school alum part of Monmouth University championship basketball team; Manalapan Confirmation candidates making a difference

PARISHES AND PEOPLE . . . Atlantic Highlands parish hosts discussion on future of pro-life advocacy; Homeboy Industries priest speaks at St. Paul Parish, Princeton; Bishop celebrates Pentecost Mass in St. Dominic Church, Brick, and St. Leo school teacher donates kidney to colleague

OUR SCHOOLS . . . Job fairs for Catholic school in Holmdel, Lawrenceville draw interested applicants; SJVHS mourns loss of senior student

FAMILY LIFE . . . New video series encourages Catholic weddings; Faith at Home column encourages families to look for Jesus everywhere

ALSO …. Don’t miss: Father Koch’s Scripture reflection on ‘Continuing Jesus’ mission’; Mary Morrell reflects on peacemaking in response to growing violence;  Commentary on fathers who mourn; Peces . . . a digest of Spanish-language coverage

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Be sure to watch for The Monitor’s BONUS ISSUE celebrating the Class of 2023, due to be published later in June.

We’re wishing all of our readers a safe and happy start to the summer season!