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The Easter Duty of Catholics: A Precept of the Church

In addition to the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses as found in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21) that oblige Jews and Christians to this very day, the Catholic Church has established its own set of particular commandments or “precepts” that bind the baptized Catholic faithful.

‘Jesus, I trust in you’

Is there any more powerful expression of love on earth than showing mercy to others?


St. Joseph: Guardian of the Redeemer and his Church

If it were not for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ, and her “yes” to God, the world would have never heard of Joseph, the “carpenter of Nazareth.” And, yet, this man of whom the Holy Scriptures say so very little is the Universal Patron of …

Easter 2021: ‘Behold, I make all things new’

The three days before Easter Sunday are, indeed, instructive. They speak of commitment to something great, of sharing our very selves with one another, of the sacrifice that comes with love ...

Lent at the midpoint: Stay in your lane

Here we are at the midpoint of our Lenten journey with the finish line now in sight.  How has it been going?  

A Pastoral Letter on the Presence of God

It comes as no surprise that our “social distancing” or, when necessary, “quarantining” from one another can and does increase our feelings of isolation, even if only temporarily. 

Bishop O'Connell leads virtual Way of Cross

Over the years, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has found the Stations of the Cross to be a longstanding, personal tradition – one that has brought him great joy. 

2021 Lenten Regulations

During the days and weeks of penance that lie ahead — from Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 until Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021  —  the Catholic Church throughout the world commemorates the penitential season of Lent.

The value of our Catholic media

February is Catholic Press Month.  Here in the Diocese of Trenton, we are blessed to have many good “Catholic Press” venues to keep in touch with our Catholic faithful.  

World Day of the Sick: Sisters and Brothers, All

Today, February 11, is the 29th annual World Day of the Sick, established by Pope St. John Paul II on May 13, 1992.

A message from Bishop O’Connell on the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal

Every year at this time, I reach out to the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to ask for your help and support of the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Bishop O’Connell’s homily for the Diocesan Youth Conference

After the Readings that we hear at Mass, the reader says, “The Word of the Lord, the Gospel of the Lord,” and we respond, “Thanks be to God, praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.”

This Lent, ‘give God more time to speak to us’

The season of Lent has arrived, and with it the importance of prayer and penance become a special focus of our attention once again as we “journey to Jerusalem” with our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Bishop O’Connell’s Catholic Schools Week Mass homily

As I thought of these things from the Bible, I thought about our Catholic schools.  What is said in these Bible readings today describe Catholic schools and Catholic education.


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