BISHOP'S CORNER

Staying engaged throughout the Christmas season

The “Christmas Season” in the Catholic Church lasts from Christmas Eve until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Christmas: Make it last

Wouldn’t it be great if we could hold on to our youthful Christmas excitement and enthusiasm for our whole lives?

Advent and the surprise of Christmas

The four weeks of Advent, which will soon draw to a close, are like a snapshot, a miniature, a glimpse of the whole of salvation history.

I say it again: Rejoice!

For most of us, the idea of "going home" brings eagerness, comfort and joy, whether it be simply after a long day at work or, in some cases, a much longer period of separation.

Nothing is impossible with God

Never had our world heard better news than that spoken by the Angel Gabriel to an innocent Jewish maiden ...

A Voice Cries Out: Prepare His Way

In this Sunday’s passage from Luke’s Gospel (3:1-6), St. John the Baptist features prominently...

Emmanuel: Advent is ‘hope-filled waiting and expectation’

The Church year is celebrated with different seasons: Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Pentecost.

Happy and blessed Thanksgiving

Bishop O'Connell shares a Thanksgiving blessing.

Off to Baltimore: USCCB to review new document on the Eucharist

I will join my brother bishops of the United States (USCCB) at our annual meeting in Baltimore, beginning Monday, November 15, 2021.

True freedom comes from Christ the King

On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

‘Called By Name’ invites parish members to suggest those who might have a vocation

In the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, the prophet is speaking in chapter 43 to “Israel in exile"...

The Saints and the Holy Souls: Our roots in Christ

On this solemn Feast of All Saints, the Church invites us to reflect on the great hope that is based on Christ’s Resurrection:

"Here comes everybody": Homily for Synod Opening Mass

Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., celebrated the Opening Mass for the Diocesan Synod in St. Mary of the Assumption... 

A message from Bishop O’Connell for World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday – the annual, worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions of the Church – will be on October 24 this year.

PASTORAL LETTER TO THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON: "On The Church's Synodal Path of 'Communion, Participation and Mission'"

I rarely enjoy traveling alone, whether for business or pleasure.


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