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Day #6 Election Novena for those who protect our country in the armed forces at home, around the world
On Oct. 31, Day Six of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who protect our country in the armed forces at home and around the world and for peace in the world.
Marked with the Sign of Faith
Beginning with the Feast of All Saints (November 1) and the Commemoration of All Souls (November 2), the entire month of November has long been dedicated to the faithful departed, ...
Day #5 of Election Novena focuses on those who protect, serve in law enforcement, and end to violence
On Oct. 30, Day Five of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who protect and serve us in law enforcement in our country and for an end to violence and destruction, especially in our cities.
A message from Bishop O'Connell: Preparing for Christmas during COVID
The COVID pandemic will not take away Christmas 2020! It will, however, change the way we celebrate it, ...
A grateful Diocese honors missionary order marking 125 years since founding
Currently in the Diocese of Trenton, the worldwide religious missionary order Society of the Divine Word (SVD) serves three...
A message from Bishop O'Connell: World Mission Sunday
The annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration of World Mission Sunday, which emphasizes our shared baptismal call to mission, is celebrated on October 18th this year.
Keep Holy the Lord’s Day
When the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation issued by bishops for their dioceses during the COVID pandemic is finally lifted – and it will be...
Bishop O'Connell: Value of technology use in evangelization affirmed in story of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The COVID pandemic has made the use of technology an essential part of our daily lives more than ever before. Even the sharing of our faith has become dependent upon the computer keyboard.
A message from Bishop O'Connell on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Oct. 7
I was born and raised in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel.
Bishop O'Connell: ‘Fratelli tutti’: Reflections on the third encyclical of Pope Francis
Our Holy Father Pope Francis has published his third encyclical letter entitled “Fratelli tutti”(literally “brothers all”), signing it in Assisi on October 3, at the tomb of his patron, St. Francis of Assisi, on the 794th anniversary of his death.
A message for Respect Life Month from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
I am convinced, after almost 65 years on this earth, that all of the problems impacting us in this world of ours derive from a single root cause: the failure to “respect life in all its stages, from conception to natural death.”
Bishop O’Connell issues statement on death of Archbishop John J. Myers
It was with sadness that I learned early this morning of the passing of Most Reverend John J. Myers, Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of the ecclesiastical province of Newark and Archbishop emeritus of Newark (2001-2016). He was 79 years of age.
Bishop O’Connell shares Pope’s message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shares the following message from Pope Francis for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which is Sept. 27. This year’s theme chosen by the Holy Father is “Forced like Jesus Christ to flee” – to focus on the pastoral care of internally displaced …
Bishop O’Connell stresses importance of Church's stance on palliative care
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I write to share very important information and instruction in the matter of euthanasia, assisted suicide and end-of-life care, published September 22, 2020, by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith and summarized below by the Vatican News Service:
Catholics Vote!: ‘Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship’
Baptized Catholic citizens of the United States of America have ...
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