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October 10, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.
Speaking to the immense congregation in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, for the first statewide Mass for Life Sept. 26, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., expressed a belief he has shared many times in the past: “To be Catholic is to be pro-life.”
The Bishop emphasized the preeminent priority for Catholics to protect human life in the womb, but he did not leave his message there. As he is also known to say with regularity, “Ours is a duty to protect all human life. Every human life. From conception to natural death.”
This issue of The Monitor Magazine points readers toward the many ways that their prayers and faithful action can affirm the dignity of human life in all its stages and needs. Look for this special content:
- RESPECT LIFE MONTH – A message from Bishop O’Connell and reporting on the statewide initiative that brought more than a thousand pro-life advocates to Trenton to pray, rally and march to end abortion. Also … information on a Respect Life Novena.
- FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP – In the run-up to the presidential election, Bishop O’Connell’s message on our call to political responsibility in the light of our Catholic faith; Pope Francis’ assessment on the U.S. election, and the importance of dialogue.
- HURRICANE RELIEF – Taking stock of the enormous need following one of the deadliest storms to hit the southeastern region of the country; find out how you can help.
- ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL – The Church’s call to end the violence and release the hostages, as Catholic agencies work to serve the suffering as the war spreads.
Readers will also find reports on some of the Church’s major initiatives:
- SYNOD ON SYNODALITY – Look for a recap of what to expect in the second Synod of Bishops now underway in Rome and meet the young correspondent from the Diocese who is covering it for The Monitor.
- 2025 HOLY YEAR – What are Jubilees in the Church all about and how can the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton engage in the celebration?
- WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – A message from the Bishop on helping the Church where it is ‘young, suffering and threatened’ and the annual report on how the Diocese’s faithful support the missions.
DON’T MISS … THE ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE and an inspiring collection of local stories about our parishes and people.
The October print edition has been sent to the mailboxes and inboxes of our subscribers. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up today safely and conveniently by clicking HERE or writing to [email protected].
Blessings,
Rayanne Bennett
Associate Publisher
And The Monitor team
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Speaking to the immense congregation in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, for the first statewide Mass for Life Sept. 26, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., expressed a belief he has shared many times in the past: “To be Catholic is to be pro-life.”
The Bishop emphasized the preeminent priority for Catholics to protect human life in the womb, but he did not leave his message there. As he is also known to say with regularity, “Ours is a duty to protect all human life. Every human life. From conception to natural death.”
This issue of The Monitor Magazine points readers toward the many ways that their prayers and faithful action can affirm the dignity of human life in all its stages and needs. Look for this special content:
- RESPECT LIFE MONTH – A message from Bishop O’Connell and reporting on the statewide initiative that brought more than a thousand pro-life advocates to Trenton to pray, rally and march to end abortion. Also … information on a Respect Life Novena.
- FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP – In the run-up to the presidential election, Bishop O’Connell’s message on our call to political responsibility in the light of our Catholic faith; Pope Francis’ assessment on the U.S. election, and the importance of dialogue.
- HURRICANE RELIEF – Taking stock of the enormous need following one of the deadliest storms to hit the southeastern region of the country; find out how you can help.
- ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL – The Church’s call to end the violence and release the hostages, as Catholic agencies work to serve the suffering as the war spreads.
Readers will also find reports on some of the Church’s major initiatives:
- SYNOD ON SYNODALITY – Look for a recap of what to expect in the second Synod of Bishops now underway in Rome and meet the young correspondent from the Diocese who is covering it for The Monitor.
- 2025 HOLY YEAR – What are Jubilees in the Church all about and how can the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton engage in the celebration?
- WORLD MISSION SUNDAY – A message from the Bishop on helping the Church where it is ‘young, suffering and threatened’ and the annual report on how the Diocese’s faithful support the missions.
DON’T MISS … THE ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE and an inspiring collection of local stories about our parishes and people.
The October print edition has been sent to the mailboxes and inboxes of our subscribers. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up today safely and conveniently by clicking HERE or writing to [email protected].
Blessings,
Rayanne Bennett
Associate Publisher
And The Monitor team