Divine Word Father Richard Thibeau, strong anti-poverty advocate

Divine Word Father Richard Thibeau, a former seminary professor and parish priest in the Diocese of Trenton, died Nov. 17 at age 93.

Sister Joan Dreisbach, served in Lincroft parish

Franciscan Sister Joan Dreisbach, formerly Sister Henry Kathryn, died Jan. 2 in Assisi House, Aston, Pa.

‘Star of Wonder, Star of Night’ -- A pictorial look at parish commemorations of the Epiphany

The Solemnity of the Epiphany was observed around the Diocese with celebrations that featured parishioners dressed as kings; the distribution of gifts and sharing of delicious foods and time together.

A Culture of Life: Standing together

This month will mark the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision

The Quiet Riot: 5 Surprising ‘Firsts’ of Pope Benedict XVI

Upon his election to the papacy, we all thought we knew who Pope Benedict XVI would be. 

10 great books to help Catholics ring in 2023

Here are 10 books, past and present, that Catholics might be interested in for 2023.

Veteran Catholic journalist reflects on defining moments of Benedict papacy

John Thavis, retired Rome bureau chief for Catholic News Service, described what he sees ...

Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The January issue of The Monitor Magazine features special reporting on the life and legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

NET Ministries appoints veteran missionary as next president to succeed founder

After serving NET Ministries in West St. Paul for 25 years, David Rinaldi has been named ...

How to read Pope Benedict XVI if you never have before

The Dec. 31 death of Pope Benedict XVI has brought much discussion of his prolific pen ...

Panelists say late pope will be remembered as great theologian, thinker

Pope Benedict XVI will be remembered as one of the Catholic Church's greatest theologians ...

Let in the darkness to show the light: A plea for Catholic fiction

It's been nearly a decade since Dana Gioia wrote his brilliant 10-part essay series ...

Catholic leaders condemn attacks on Brazil's Congress, high court, presidential palace

The National Conference of Brazilian Bishops said in a statement it was "perplexed by the ...

Fond recollections of Benedict XVI shared by Diocese’s Faithful

The ways in which Pope Benedict XVI inspired others from around the globe are many and varied.

Church in Latin America to benefit from Jan. 21-22 collection

Parishes in the Diocese of Trenton and across the nation will participate in the 2023 annual collection for the Church in Latin America the weekend of Jan. 21-22.  

Peace requires a 'defense of life,' Pope tells ambassadors

"Peace requires before all else the defense of life," 

Faith involves questioning, risks, adoring Jesus, Pope says on Epiphany

Faith is a journey inspired by restless questioning, fraught with risk, ...

U.S. military archbishop visits Ukraine's military chaplains, sees 'catalysts for rebuilding' war-torn nation

Ukraine's Catholic military chaplains will eventually be "catalysts for the rebuilding" of their war-torn nation, said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, whose three days in Ukraine included at times sheltering with Ukrainians as Russian missiles relentlessly rained down on civilian centers.

Pope baptizes babies, urges parents to teach them to pray

Telling parents and godparents to teach their little ones to pray ...

In a turn of history, Poland is country that will miss German pope the most

It was not a given that the Polish people would have a deep love for a pope from Germany, considering the history of the two nations.

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