Fraternal Gathering

December 11, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.
Bishop O'Connell celebrates Mass for the retired priests of the Diocese Dec. 10 in Villa Vianney, Lawrenceville. Staff photo
Bishop O'Connell celebrates Mass for the retired priests of the Diocese Dec. 10 in Villa Vianney, Lawrenceville. Staff photo


Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., took the opportunity to celebrate his annual Advent Mass with the retired priests of the Diocese of Trenton living in Villa Vianney Retirement Facility, Lawrenceville, and Villa St. Denis, Manasquan. The Mass was celebrated Dec. 10 in the chapel of the Lawrenceville facility. After Mass the Bishop and priests enjoyed a festive meal. 

Among other annual Advent events the Bishop has coming up with clergy of the Diocese include an Advent Spirituality Day for Priests. The Bishop will  also gather with seminarians of the Diocese for a Mass and dinner. 



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Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., took the opportunity to celebrate his annual Advent Mass with the retired priests of the Diocese of Trenton living in Villa Vianney Retirement Facility, Lawrenceville, and Villa St. Denis, Manasquan. The Mass was celebrated Dec. 10 in the chapel of the Lawrenceville facility. After Mass the Bishop and priests enjoyed a festive meal. 

Among other annual Advent events the Bishop has coming up with clergy of the Diocese include an Advent Spirituality Day for Priests. The Bishop will  also gather with seminarians of the Diocese for a Mass and dinner. 


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