Holy Spirit adored on Pentecost in Diocese, around the world
May 23, 2024 at 11:25 a.m.
Father Martin O'Reilly, pastor of Mary Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, confirms a candidate on Pentecost May 19. Facebook photo With sanctuaries adorned in red, the celebration of Pentecost Masses on May 19 marked the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Blessed Mother, as well as the birthday of the Catholic Church. The Feast of Pentecost in the Diocese and worldwide was also an occasion for many to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation.Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Pentecost Mass in St. James Parish, Pennington, joining all parishes of the Diocese in welcoming the Holy Spirit to renew the faithful’s evangelical mission. Meanwhile in Rome, Pope Francis celebrated the Pentecost liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica, and offered his blessing to the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter Square.
Bishop O’Connell’s Pentecost Message: ‘Lord send out your Spirit’
Pope Francis’ Message at Pentecost Mass in Verona
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Inspired and invigorated by the Holy Spirit to share the Good News of Jesus’ Gospel teachings far and wide, for nearly 2,000 years the universal Church has shared in the mission to preach the Gospel with the intercession of that Spirit, taking the Good News to all corners of the earth.
Following are links to photo galleries of Pentecost events from the Diocese of Trenton to the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Pope Francis’ Pentecost Mass:
PHOTO GALLERY: Pentecost Around the Diocese 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Bishop O’Connell’s Pentecost in Pennington
PHOTO GALLERY: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Begins on Pentecost
PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Francis Pentecost Mass
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Father Martin O'Reilly, pastor of Mary Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, confirms a candidate on Pentecost May 19. Facebook photo With sanctuaries adorned in red, the celebration of Pentecost Masses on May 19 marked the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Blessed Mother, as well as the birthday of the Catholic Church. The Feast of Pentecost in the Diocese and worldwide was also an occasion for many to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation.Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Pentecost Mass in St. James Parish, Pennington, joining all parishes of the Diocese in welcoming the Holy Spirit to renew the faithful’s evangelical mission. Meanwhile in Rome, Pope Francis celebrated the Pentecost liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica, and offered his blessing to the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter Square.
Bishop O’Connell’s Pentecost Message: ‘Lord send out your Spirit’
Pope Francis’ Message at Pentecost Mass in Verona
Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not 'overbearing,' Pope says
Inspired and invigorated by the Holy Spirit to share the Good News of Jesus’ Gospel teachings far and wide, for nearly 2,000 years the universal Church has shared in the mission to preach the Gospel with the intercession of that Spirit, taking the Good News to all corners of the earth.
Following are links to photo galleries of Pentecost events from the Diocese of Trenton to the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Pope Francis’ Pentecost Mass:
PHOTO GALLERY: Pentecost Around the Diocese 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Bishop O’Connell’s Pentecost in Pennington
PHOTO GALLERY: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Begins on Pentecost
PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Francis Pentecost Mass
The Church needs quality Catholic journalism now more than ever. Please consider supporting this work by signing up for a SUBSCRIPTION (click HERE) or making a DONATION to The Monitor (click HERE). Thank you for your support.