BISHOP'S CORNER

World day for elderly to include support for 'treasure' of retired, infirm priests

This year, the Catholic Church throughout the world celebrates the second Annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on the weekend of July 23-24.


Bishop O'Connell: MESSAGE ON THE ROE v. WADE DECISION

For almost 50 years, pro-life Catholics and people of good will in the United States have prayed fervently, ...

The Sacred Heart of Jesus, heart of priest beat as one

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries ...

Life and Dignity for All

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops once again sponsors “Religious Freedom Week” this year, June 22-29, 2022, with the theme “Life and Dignity for All,” and the encouragement to “Pray. Reflect. Act.”


The Eucharistic Revival: ‘My Flesh for the Life of the World’

As Christians we know that we need Christ to be present in our lives.

Come, Holy Spirit

“The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit dwelling with us (Romans 5: 5).”

And He Was Taken From Their Sight

Although the liturgical celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension has been transferred to Sunday in the Dioceses of New Jersey, I can’t help but reflect about the feast we traditionally celebrated 40 days after Easter. 

Bishop's message on the Uvalde school shootings

Lifting up in prayer the souls of the children and teachers killed Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and united in grief with their parents and families, the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel account of the massacre of the holy innocents in Bethlehem come to my mind:

Homily for the Catholic Schools Principals’ Retreat Mass

As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I have a lot to say.  That doesn’t mean that everyone listens! 

Pray and Fast for All Human Life

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Committee on Pro-Life Activities

Love, learn from Mary this May

Love for Mary, the Blessed Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ, is as natural to the Catholic as love for one's own mother.

A message from Bishop O'Connell on Religious Brothers Day

“Religious Brothers Day,” celebrated on 1 May 2022, is an opportunity to celebrate and offer gratitude for the gift of religious brotherhood, a special vocation and call to men who offer their life in the service of God’s people through vows, prayer and the charisms of various religious orders. 

Bishop in homily: ‘Holiness is possible for young people’

"What do you want to be when you grow up?”


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