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Bishop establishes commission to study school
With a heart for Catholic education and a steadfast eye on its future, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., recently convened a new Commission for the Study of the Sustainability of Our Catholic Schools and charged them with the mission that will engage them over the next 13 months. Father Douglas …
CUA expert in strategic planning to lead commission
It is no surprise that Dr. John J. Convey is the author, co-author or editor of eight books on Catholic education. As the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Professor of Education in The Catholic University of America, who joined the faculty in 1974, his professional work has been focused on research …
So what's new about evangelization?
The term “new evangelization” has nothing at all to do with the Catholic Church starting up a new program or taking part in a new phenomenon. New evangelization instead, means taking the concept of evangelization, which dates back to when Christ commissioned the Church to make disciples at the first …
High school educators gather for renewal, refocus
In an event that organizers considered “historic,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C. M. addressed high school educators gathered March 23 in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, for a conference entitled, “Our Catholic Schools – Forming the Future.”
Pro-life Mass and vigil give voice to Catholic beliefs
Almost two hundred people from all four counties of the Diocese of Trenton gave witness to just how precious the gift of life is as they gathered in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Red Bank, for a Eucharistic liturgy and prayer vigil for life on March 25th.
'He died for us' The cross of Christ is an enduring symbol of salvation
On Good Friday, Christians throughout the world fix their gaze on the Cross of Christ and strive to understand the sacrifice that he endured in order to bring about our salvation and promise of eternal life.
Homily delivered by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. on Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter
Jesus said to Thomas: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed!” This line from today’s Gospel according to John catches my attention every time I hear it.
Bishop O'Connell Easter Sunday homily
Jesus of Nazareth lived most of his life in obscurity without much notoriety or attention paid to him.
Annual K of C dinner honors area clergy
More than 440 attendees gathered to honor diocesan clergy at the annual “Pride in Our Priests” dinner March 29 in Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake.
"Jesus I trust in you"
Divine Mercy Sunday celebrationDeacon Vincent P. Ricciardi, Sr., holds the monstrance for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during a Divine Mercy Sunday celebration in Assumption Church, Wrightstown, April 15.
Work of sustainability commission presented to elementary school principals
Principals from the Diocese of Trenton’s 36 Catholic elementary schools, gathered April 19 in Our Lady of Sorrows Schools, Hamilton, for a presentation by Dr. John Convey, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Professor of Education in The Catholic University of America, Washington, introducing them to the goals of the recently formed …
Diocese to host workshop on 'The Evangelizing Parish'
The Diocese of Trenton, in partnership with the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, is hosting The Evangelizing Parish Institute June 22-23 in St. Paul Parish, Princeton. On June 22, the institute will run from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and on June 23, the hours are from 8 a.m. to …
Spirituality/Education Days for Maturing Adults to begin
This year’s Spirituality/Education Days for Maturing Adults in the four counties of the Trenton Diocese, will feature presentations by a beloved retired pastor and television personality and a religious sister known for her role in providing training and support to scores of parishes during the Renew process.
Diocesan Pilgrims in France
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., prays at the tomb of St. Vincent de Paul while on pilgrimage in France with members of the Diocese of Trenton, where they are visiting shrines and holy places in Lourdes, Nevers, Lisieux and Paris.
Annual Charismatic Rally set for May 26
Creating the Culture of Pentecost will be the theme of the seventh annual Charismatic Rally to be held May 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus of St. Raphael Church, 3500 South Broad St., Hamilton.
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