A New Year’s blessing from Bishop O’Connell

December 30, 2025 at 12:49 p.m.

As we continue to celebrate the Christmas season, may the peace of the newborn Savior fill your lives in the coming new year.

I will remember you all in prayer and ask you to pray for me.

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton

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As we continue to celebrate the Christmas season, may the peace of the newborn Savior fill your lives in the coming new year.

I will remember you all in prayer and ask you to pray for me.

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton

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