A Journey of faith in photos

January 9, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.
Following the Pope’s General Audience, Jan. 7, Pope Leo spoke with Tom Wieczerzak, son of Deacon Tom Wieczerzak of St. James Parish, Red Bank, telling him with a smile, “You may wear this one day — but you must become a priest first.”
Following the Pope’s General Audience, Jan. 7, Pope Leo spoke with Tom Wieczerzak, son of Deacon Tom Wieczerzak of St. James Parish, Red Bank, telling him with a smile, “You may wear this one day — but you must become a priest first.”


Journey with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., and fellow pilgrims from the Diocese of Trenton through this photo gallery from their Jan. 1–9 pilgrimage to Rome. The gallery features sacred sites and shared moments — including an encounter with Pope Leo XIV. Photos are courtesy of Bishop O’Connell, C.M., Journey of Faith Tours and fellow pilgrims.

View the photo gallery HERE.

   Bishop David M. O’Connell greets Pope Leo following the Pope’s General Audience, Jan. 7.



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Journey with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., and fellow pilgrims from the Diocese of Trenton through this photo gallery from their Jan. 1–9 pilgrimage to Rome. The gallery features sacred sites and shared moments — including an encounter with Pope Leo XIV. Photos are courtesy of Bishop O’Connell, C.M., Journey of Faith Tours and fellow pilgrims.

View the photo gallery HERE.

   Bishop David M. O’Connell greets Pope Leo following the Pope’s General Audience, Jan. 7.


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