BISHOP'S CORNER

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.

‘Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee’

A message on the Rosary from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.

A message from Bishop O’Connell for Respect Life Month

‘I have come that you may have life and have it to the full’ (John 10:10)

‘Wider WE’ the focus of annual National Migration Week

As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I write to share these reflections of the Bishops of the United States...

Heading back to school in the DOT

Students, teachers and administrators in Catholic schools around the Diocese ...

Keeping the memory of God alive

Catholics “pass on the faith” not only by what they say or teach but also ...

Never Forget: 9-11 and One Person’s Memories

It was a beautiful Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C., on September 11, 20 years ago.


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