St. Hedwig Church marks century since its establishment
October 20, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.
A double anniversary was commemorated by Father Jacek Labinski and his parishioners Oct. 20 as St. Hedwig Parish, Trenton, marked the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the parish and the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the current church building.
Hundreds joined for the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., with Auxiliary Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski of the Rockville Centre Diocese, N.Y., serving a principal concelebrant. Along with Father Labinski other priests who concelebrated included Msgr. Edward Arnister, a native son of the parish.
In his homily, Bishop O'Connell reflected on the life of the parish patron saying that "St. Hedwig was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to faith, charity and humility."
Thought she was born into nobility in 1174, St. Hedwig "chose a path of service and devotion that continues to inspire us today," Bishop O'Connell said. "Her humility was not a sign of weakness but of strength, showing her deep trust in God's providence and her desire to be close to him."
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Parishioners pray during the Mass of Thanksgiving Bishop O'Connell celebrated for St. Hedwig's dual anniversary. Mary Stadnyk photo
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A double anniversary was commemorated by Father Jacek Labinski and his parishioners Oct. 20 as St. Hedwig Parish, Trenton, marked the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the parish and the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the current church building.
Hundreds joined for the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., with Auxiliary Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski of the Rockville Centre Diocese, N.Y., serving a principal concelebrant. Along with Father Labinski other priests who concelebrated included Msgr. Edward Arnister, a native son of the parish.
In his homily, Bishop O'Connell reflected on the life of the parish patron saying that "St. Hedwig was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to faith, charity and humility."
Thought she was born into nobility in 1174, St. Hedwig "chose a path of service and devotion that continues to inspire us today," Bishop O'Connell said. "Her humility was not a sign of weakness but of strength, showing her deep trust in God's providence and her desire to be close to him."
More to come on this story.
Parishioners pray during the Mass of Thanksgiving Bishop O'Connell celebrated for St. Hedwig's dual anniversary. Mary Stadnyk photo