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Pastoral Message for the First Sunday of Advent 2025

As we enter the holy season of Advent, the Church invites us once again

Thanksgiving Blessings

Give thanks to the LORD...

Welcome the stranger with hope

Our faith calls us to see in every person the image of God....

Honoring our nation’s veterans

“We remember those who were called upon to give all a ...

Bishop O’Connell’s urgent appeal to aid Mount Carmel Guild

Families are hungry now.

Mary, Mother of the Faithful people of God: a Doctrinal Reflection

On November 4, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a new “doctrinal note” ....

Bishop urges support for families impacted by shutdown cuts

I turn to you once again on behalf of the poor and needy.

‘Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch’

The word “vocation” means a “call” and it presumes someone calling and someone...

November: A sacred season of hope, communion and prayer

As the Church enters the month of November, ...

The Church is unequivocally opposed to assisted suicide, euthanasia

At a recent meeting of the New Jersey Catholic Conference, ...

World Mission Sunday offers hope

As we celebrate World Mission Sunday, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to proclaim the Gospel to all nations...

Some reflections on ‘Dilexi Te’

Five months into the first year of his pontificate....

‘The Limp of Grace’: Some pastoral reflections on disabilities

Ten years ago, I lost my left leg due to a bone...

A renewed challenge to revisit the Rosary

As Catholics begin the month of October, our hearts turn with renewed devotion...

Bishop: Pastoral Council members are heirs to the vision of St. Vincent de Paul

Following is the homily text prepared by...


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