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Current circumstances are not permanent, Bishop says on radio show
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has some advice for those feeling anxiety during these turbulent times.
Abortion and COVID-19: A permissible elective surgery?
Crises bring out the best and worst in people and in their decisions.
In video message, Bishop O’Connell urges Diocese to have faith, patience
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued words of comfort and hope to faithful throughout the Diocese of Trenton in a video message published March 20.
Bishop expresses ‘pastoral care and affection’ in letter to his flock
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., posted a letter to the diocesan faithful March 20, explaining the “unprecedented” but “necessary” steps now in place to keep people safe amid the coronavirus threat.
Bishop's decree announces livestreaming and postponements for Holy Week liturgies
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I promulgate the following decree regarding the liturgies of Palm Sunday and Holy Week throughout the territorial Diocese of Trenton to assist the clergy and the faithful in the spiritual celebration of the Paschal Mysteries.
Bishop’s podcast message focuses on the sacrifices facing the faithful
In a March 17 recording for the Diocese’s podcast, "Catching the Word," Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reminds his flock that God is always present among us, and is particularly “close to the poor, the sick and the suffering.”
A message from Bishop O’Connell on measures to mitigate spread of COVID-19
God has not abandoned us and is present among us. As we learn each day of the growing concern surrounding the spread of the coronavirus in our communities, we need to have faith and confidence in God, especially in times like these, praying that He will see us through the …
Bishop O’Connell: Dispensation for Mass obligation given, churches will remain open
The following message was issued by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., to parishioners of the Diocese of Trenton March 12, effective immediately:
Bishop reflects on Rite of Election
Annually, on the First Sunday of Lent, Catholic bishops throughout the world celebrate the Rite of Election in their dioceses and archdioceses. As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I had the privilege of doing so on Sunday, March 1, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert in Freehold.
In Lent, we watch and we pray; then we try again
It is clear from the beginning of this holy season of Lent that the Church wants us to focus in a special way on the passion of Christ as the path to Easter glory.
World Day of the Sick: Bishop O'Connell shares Holy Father's message
Bishop O’Connell has shared the Message of the Holy Father for this year’s “World Day of the Sick.”
Annual celebration highlights important witness of consecrated persons in Church
Each year, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Consecrated Life. Instituted by Pope John Paul II in 1997, the celebration is in conjunction with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day, commemorating the coming of Christ, the Light of the World, through …
‘Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed’: Catholic Schools Week 2020
Every generation has the obligation and responsibility to educate the next generation. That involves the teaching of subjects like math and science, language and literature, history and health, among others.
Bishop O'Connell: 'Nothing more fundamental, precious than the right to life’
There is one thing we all have in common. Regardless of our race or place of natural origin; regardless of our religion or absence of it; regardless of our age or status or station in life: God gave us the gift of life, which our mothers carried until the day of …
Sunday of the Word of God: Invitation and inspiration throughout the year
Since the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and the restructuring of the Liturgy of the Word within Mass, lectors and readers have concluded their Scripture Readings at Mass with the phrase “This is the Word of the Lord,” more recently shortened to simply “The Word of the Lord.” Once that statement …
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