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Death of Bishop John C. Reiss, Eighth Bishop of Trenton
Retired Bishop John C. Reiss, who served as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Morris Hall in Lawrenceville, N.J., at age 89.
Bishops Remember Their Brother
I am profoundly saddened at the passing of my dear friend, Bishop John C. Reiss, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Trenton.
For the last time, cathedral doors open wide to Bishop Reiss
Bishop John C. Reiss, who had been present in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, for countless Masses and sacramental celebrations during his years spent as a priest and as a bishop, returned to the Mother Church of the diocese one last time.
Msgr. Richard T. Crean Memorial Mass, breakfast planned for March 18
The Mercer County Federation of Holy Name Societies will hold its 55th annual Msgr. Richard T. Crean Memorial Mass and Scholarship Awards Breakfast March 18 in St. Raphael Church, 3500 South Broad St., Hamilton.
Bishop Reiss remembered as deeply faithful, loving shepherd
As family, friends and clergy gathered for the Votive Mass of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest, in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral March 8, Bishop John Charles Reiss was remembered as a man of deep faith, vast spiritual resources, affection for the laity and, most of all, …
'Let Us Love One Another'
Diocese says farewell to ‘gentle shepherd’ The good and faithful servant theme reverberated time and again during the March 9 Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, for Retired Bishop John C. Reiss, a man widely known for his simplistic lifestyle, depth of spirituality and …
A Blessed Life: Remembering Bishop Reiss
In the days following his March 4 death, Bishop John Charles Reiss was remembered by clergy, religious and lay faithful who worked with him and for him for his great kindness, goodness to and appreciation of others, profound competence, clear-eyed vision and yes…his keen sense of humor.
Marking a Milestone
Diaconate candidates installed as readers, acolytes by Bishop O’Connell Fourteen men studying to become permanent deacons for the Diocese of Trenton were installed into the ministry of reader and 14 were installed into the ministry of acolyte during a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., March 4 in …
A Meeting of Faith and Knowledge
The vibrancy of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton and an overwhelming love of Catholic education were unmistakable as representatives from Catholic schools around the diocese joined in the celebration of the second annual Catholic Schools Mass March 19 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Diocese celebrates law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
Honoring Those Who Serve and ProtectFor the 13th time in as many years, hundreds of federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement officers gathered in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, March 20 for the Diocesan Celebration of Law Enforcement.
Rally for religious freedom
Hundreds of faithful from across the state gathered March 23 under sunny skies on the steps of the Trenton Statehouse to show their respect for life and the First Amendment right to practice religion without governmental interference.
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral's Holy Week schedule
For Palm Sunday, April 1, Masses will be celebrated at 4 p.m. (English) and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) on Saturday and at 8:45 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. (English) and 12:15 p.m. (Spanish) on Sunday.
Easter 2012
Empty tomb is a sign of triumph over tragedyBishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Easter messageWhen Mary of Magdala arrived at Jesus’ tomb, the Gospel of John tells us, she “saw the stone removed from the tomb.”
Bishop O'Connell's appointments, announcements
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has made the following announcements regarding priest and religious personnel (effective July 1, 2012 except where otherwise noted):
Ch-ch-ch changes: It's that time again
Any boss will tell you: dealing with personnel is the most complicated and, at times, the most difficult aspect of management. Why? I guess there are many reasons.
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