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Consecrated Life: Pray the Lord of the harvest

After Christmas this year, I was able to take a few retreat days for some prayer, spiritual reading ...

Catholic schools need our support more than ever

Each year, the Diocese of Trenton joins dioceses throughout our country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week.

Opportunities for prayer and action as we begin a new year

The month of January is a busy time both liturgically and pastorally as it presents unique opportunities for prayer within the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Trenton...

Plenary indulgence for Catholics participating in March for Life

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shares the following message from the Holy See regarding a plenary indulgence for Catholics taking part in 2022 March for Life events:

Bishop O'Connell: Some thoughts on 2021

It is customary, as we ring in a new year, to look back on the year we are leaving behind...

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


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