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Bishop calls attention to MLK Day message that upholds the ‘beloved community’
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has shared the following statement of Archbishop José Gómez, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ...
A reflection on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
All of us who are familiar with the New Testament know the story of Jesus’ Baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
Bishop O’Connell reflects on the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
For much of contemporary secular society, Christmas is over for another year. For Catholics and Christians, however, there is “still more to come.”
‘Promoting a Church and a World for All’ – A message for National Migration Week 2020
For nearly a half century, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week, which is an opportunity for the Church community to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, children and victims and survivors of human trafficking.
A New Year’s Message from Bishop O’Connell: ‘For Auld Lang Syne’
Happy New Year! I am at the age now when New Year’s Eve finds me at home on the recliner, snacking on Hickory Farms cheese and summer sausage with a Coke Zero chaser waiting for the “ball to drop” in Times Square on TV at midnight so that I can …
Let God be in your lives, Bishop preaches in Christmas homily
Merry Christmas, everyone!“The grace of God has appeared, saving all,” St. Paul wrote to Titus as quoted in our second reading, “The appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
A fresh take on the sounds, lessons of Christmas
Sometimes, when we’re all alone, we hear things differently, more clearly than when we’re surrounded by others in a crowded room, in a class, or in an office where the phone keeps ringing and people file in and out.
Prayers for Pope Francis on Golden Anniversary
On Friday, December 13, our Holy Father Pope Francis celebrates his Fiftieth Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.
A message from Bishop O'Connell on protecting religious freedom
The Catholic Church does not seek to dominate, control or convert the United States of America as a whole or any individual state within it, including New Jersey.
Bishops' final day of ad limina visit includes prayer in sacred spaces
The last day of our ad limina visit, we gathered for 7:30 a.m. Mass at the tomb of St. Peter. For me personally, this was the most moving event of the week.
From Pope Francis to pumpkin pie: Thanksgiving Day at the Vatican
Thanksgiving Day 2019 was a day the bishops of Region III had eagerly anticipated. At 9 a.m., we made our way to the Apostolic Palace for our ad limina meeting with the Holy Father.
Christmas affects every other moment of the year
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} I don’t know how you feel but preparations for Christmas seem to be coming earlier and earlier every year. The leaves haven’t even begun to change color and fall from the trees when evergreens and Christmas lights find their way into …
Bishop O'Connell reflects on first days of ad limina visit in Rome
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., is in Rome starting Nov. 23 for the ad limina visit. Following are his reflections from his first few days:
The Day We Celebrate: A Thanksgiving message from Bishop O’Connell
I love holidays and all the traditions that make them special and different from other days in the calendar. One of my favorites is Thanksgiving! Three things single out the last Thursday in November for me: FAITH, FAMILY AND FOOD!
Bishop O'Connell traveling to Rome for ad limina visit
The Code of Canon Law of the Catholic Church requires that the diocesan bishop travel to Rome every five years or so “to venerate the tombs of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and to present himself to the Roman Pontiff (canon 400.1).” It is known as the “ad limina …
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