Pope urges people to protect, cultivate even smallest signs of peace, hope

The "confrontational" tone dominating both global...

In Local News as of December 29, 2025

The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have announced these upcoming events:

Families fostering Gospel values provide hope in dark world, Pope says

Christian families must not let today's tyrants suffocate...

As Holy Doors close, cardinals emphasize God's arms are always open

The path to conversion, the door to God's...

RBC grad Baum returns to site of his biggest catch when Miami plays OSU in Cotton Bowl/CFP quarterfinal

Alex Bauman is about to play the biggest contest of his career ...

Diocese's faithful ushers in Christmas 2025

Full, packed, standing room only.

Open your hearts to baby Jesus and one another, Pope says on Christmas

Jesus entering the world as a little baby ...

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Gaza's Christians long to rebuild life after 2 years of war

People have a deep desire to return to their lives despite the dire ...

A Christmas Message from Bishop O’Connell

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shared this Christmas...

'A Christmas gift to the Diocese': Red Bank Oratory ordains its newest priest

“I just want to say three words: Father…Donald …Ronning!”

Bishop, Sea Girt faithful celebrate life, legacy of Msgr. Flynn

With the Nov. 24 death of Msgr. Sean P. Flynn in his native...

In Local News as of Dec. 22, 2025

The following parishes, schools and organizations in the Diocese of Trenton have announced these upcoming events:

Human dignity on the ballfield: New novel highlights work of St. Paul wet house

In 1986, while the Minnesota Twins were still a year out from...

Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene, Pope asks children

Pope Leo XIV asked children to pray in front of their Nativity scenes ...

Curia must reflect 'new humanity,' founded on love, solidarity, Pope says

The cardinals, bishops, priests, religious and laypeople ...

Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity

At a time when so much pressure and so many...

All children kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school will be home for Christmas

Catholics in northwestern Nigeria are celebrating...

Seminarians join Bishop for Christmas celebration

The annual Christmas gathering of the Diocese’s seminarians

When He Awoke

I have a son who is about to turn one in January.

Bishop O’Connell, Father Felicien enjoy Handel’s Messiah presentation

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and his secretary, ...

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