BISHOP'S CORNER
Patient suffering and sacrifice are what the Lord asks of us
The temporary closure of churches to the faithful in the Diocese of Trenton and its effects on the public celebration of Mass and Sacraments in their usual ritual form were the most difficult and painful decisions I have ever made.
Bishop O’Connell on Divine Mercy Sunday: ‘Jesus, I Trust in You'
“Mercy is the love freely shown to us by God, who first reveals himself to us and makes his presence known and felt.”
Bishop O’Connell’s homily for the Easter Vigil
Jesus of Nazareth lived most of his life in obscurity without much notoriety or attention paid to him. The Gospels tell us about his birth in Bethlehem and, later, about his appearance in the temple at age twelve.
'We will always be an Easter people,' Bishop says in podcast, video
In recorded podcast and video messages, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., extended an Easter greeting during which he offered words of assurance as faithful of the Diocese and beyond navigate the start of the Easter season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crucifix the most powerful reminder of love, Bishop says in Good Friday message
A crucifix or cross hangs somewhere in almost every Catholic home, in every Catholic school and institution. The crucifix or cross is the central and most widely known symbol of Christianity and has been for over 2,000 years.
Bishop O’Connell’s homily for Holy Thursday
The Thursday before Easter is called “Holy.” Some Christian communities use the expression “Maundy” as their reference, a term less familiar to Catholics – coming from French and Latin roots – meaning “commanded.”
Bishop shares homily for Monday of Holy Week
At another time, the priests of the Diocese of Trenton would gather around their bishop, in the presence of the faithful, on Monday of Holy Week, to bless and consecrate sacramental holy oils at the Chrism Mass.
Priests of Diocese renew commitment, pray for all impacted by virus in synchronized Mass
On the Monday of Holy Week, priests across the Diocese of Trenton celebrated Mass from their respective churches, simultaneously, with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
In message, Bishop calls Palm Sunday 'the door' of a saving week
When building a house, the location of the door is a critically important part of the planning. The door is the entrance way to the rest of the house. It is the place from which a person gets a first glimpse and impression of what is inside.
Bishop O’Connell, dozens of parishes to celebrate Holy Week and Easter liturgies via livestream
At a time when all churches in the Diocese of Trenton are closed to Mass-goers because of coronavirus restrictions, Catholics are invited to commemorate Palm Sunday and the arrival of Holy Week April 5 as a virtual experience via video livestreaming.
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.
Friday, December 05, 2025
250 X 250 AD
E-Editions
250 X 250 AD
Events
250 X 250 AD