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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 …
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 …
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