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Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., joined his brother Bishops and Religious congregation leaders for a gathering Dec. 6. In St. David the King Parish, West Windsor. The New Jersey Catholic Conference Meeting with Major Superiors welcomed Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Teresa Maya who serves as senior director for theology and sponsorship for Catholic Health World, who presented, “Consecrated Life in a Synodal Church: Resources and Realities.” Prior to the meeting Bishop O’Connell celebrated Mass for the attendees and parishioners. The Bishops gathered for their final meeting of the year following the presentation. Pictured are: Newark Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito; Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, Diocese of Paterson; Newark Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B.; Co-Adjutor Bishop Joseph A. Williams, Diocese of Camden; Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, Diocese of Camden; Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archdiocese of Newark; Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton; Bishop Kurt Burnette, Eparchy of Passaic; Newark Auxiliary Bishops Gregory J. Studerus and Manuel A. Cruz.
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Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., joined his brother Bishops and Religious congregation leaders for a gathering Dec. 6. In St. David the King Parish, West Windsor. The New Jersey Catholic Conference Meeting with Major Superiors welcomed Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Teresa Maya who serves as senior director for theology and sponsorship for Catholic Health World, who presented, “Consecrated Life in a Synodal Church: Resources and Realities.” Prior to the meeting Bishop O’Connell celebrated Mass for the attendees and parishioners. The Bishops gathered for their final meeting of the year following the presentation. Pictured are: Newark Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito; Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, Diocese of Paterson; Newark Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B.; Co-Adjutor Bishop Joseph A. Williams, Diocese of Camden; Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, Diocese of Camden; Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archdiocese of Newark; Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton; Bishop Kurt Burnette, Eparchy of Passaic; Newark Auxiliary Bishops Gregory J. Studerus and Manuel A. Cruz.

