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From the Bishop: Prayers for peace, Ukraine

As the attention of the entire world is riveted on the unfolding military crisis in Ukraine

Hey folks, don’t let Lent pass you by

In nostalgic moments, Catholics of my generation and older reflect on their experience of the Catholic Church while growing up.

World Day of the Sick 2022: Touch the Suffering Flesh of Christ

Sickness is always an unwelcome guest in the “home” of our bodies.

Marriage: Called to the Joy of Love

When we think of marriage, words like love, faithfulness, trust, sacrifice, forgiveness ...

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...


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