DIOCESE
Diocese's benefit golf outing set for June 4
The first Bishop John C. Reiss Memorial Golf Outing to benefit the charitable trust for the aged, infirmed and disabled priests of the diocese will be held June 4 at the Spring Lake Golf Club, 901 Warren Ave., Spring Lake Heights.
Ministry of Catechesis and Evangelization to offer scholarships for educators
The Diocesan Ministry of Catechesis and Evangelization will offer scholarships for qualified applicants engaged in the ministry of religious education. Grants through the Bishop John C. Reiss Religious Education Scholarship Fund are awarded to leaders of parish religious education programs for elementary age parishioners; elementary or secondary Catholic school principals; …
Many roads lead 16 men to the diaconate
On May 12 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will ordain 16 candidates to serve as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Trenton. The ordination Mass will begin at 10 a.m.
Bishop O'Connell to ordain five transitional deacons
Five seminarians of the Diocese of Trenton will begin the final leg of their journey toward the priesthood when they are ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, May 19 at 10 a.m.
Diocese invites freedom supporters to begin with Mass
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate a Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, in advance of the “Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally” that will take place on the New Jersey State House steps. The Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., after which communicants will walk …
Diocesan statement on the retirement of Father Brian J. McCormick and the future relationship with the inner-city social service agency, Martin House
Over the years, Father Brian J. McCormick, as director of Martin House, facilitated the gradual transfer of operational responsibility for the agency to the institution itself so that, in fact, it had ceased to be a diocesan operation. With the future of Martin House now in the hands of its …
Gearing up to inspire families in the year of faith
All involved in family ministry, including priests and deacons, pastoral associates, youth ministers, teachers, religious educators, committee members around the diocese, are invited to an innovative diocesan program June 2 in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, aimed at inspiring families to literally bring the upcoming Year of Faith home.
Humble Servants
Permanent and Transitional Deacons Ordained
Bishop ordains five transitional deacons
On a day of profound meaning for men answering the call to serve God and the Church, Juan Gabriel Rojas was “very, very happy.”
Realfaith TV earns prestigious Gabriel Award
Realfaith TV, the diocesan faith-based television program for teenagers, has been honored with a 2012 Gabriel Award by the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals for the episode entitled “Too Young to Die: Grieving Teenagers.”
Date change for Christmas Carol Festival training
The training phase for the diocese’s award-winning Christmas Carol Festival has begun. A workshop will be held August 11 at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to prepare new and experienced parishes in the relaxed yet structured song and scripture presentations.
Spirituality/education days enrich maturing adults
The old adage “the more things change, the more they remain the same” received prayerful consideration throughout the month of May throughout the Trenton Diocese.
'Come Holy Spirit'
Holy Spirit was alive in charismatic conference participantsPentecost might have been celebrated May 27, but the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit was experienced a day early when more than 850 men, women and children gathered for the 2012 Catholic Charismatic Rally on the grounds of St. Raphael Church, Hamilton.
Spiritually Recharged
Retreat leaves bishop and seminarians ready for ordination dayRetreats are opportune occasions for people to get some rest and become spiritually renewed.
Priestly vocation found by way of parish youth group participation
Rev. Mr. Neiser Cardenas was born on Dec. 24, 1983, in Magangue, Bolivar, Colombia, to Emil Cardenas and Rubby Barros. He has two brothers, Carlos and Freddy Cardenas.
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