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Bishop O'Connell's appointments
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. has announced the following appointments
PTA leaders praised for nourishing the garden of Catholic education
Hundreds of diocesan PTA members were praised for their abiding commitment to the garden that is Catholic education and urged to continue sowing and cultivating the seeds that result in a great harvest of knowledge, justice, compassion and mercy...
CYO opens East State Street Center
With a few prayerful words and the snip of a blue fabric ribbon, a new steward took charge of 794 East State Street, Trenton.
Mercer County CYO launches capital campaign
The Mercer County CYO has launched an ambitious capital campaign to fund a 4600 square-foot addition to the main building of the organization’s Yardville childcare site and camp in Hamilton Township. The structure is to be named the “Monsignor Toomey Annex” in honor of the late Monsignor Leonard R. Toomey, …
Pennington parish bids farewell to their beloved 'Father Jim'
St. James Church, Pennington, drew hundreds of family members, clergy and parishioners who came out to commemorate the life of the man they knew and loved as “Father Jim.” ...
Toms River Parish mourns Father Louis Kralovich
Maryanne Molner, a parishioner who made sure she greeted Father Kralovich every Sunday, remembered, “He was a great friend to my husband and me. He lent us his quadrocane when my husband had trouble walking. He was a wonderful priest and I will miss him terribly.”
Bishop O'Connell will bestow honors at Eucharistic Congress
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced that Pope Benedict XVI has awarded papal honors to two priests, two religious, one deacon and three lay persons in the Diocese of Trenton.
Bishop's new initiative aimed to support recently ordained priests in their ministry
For newly ordained priests, making the transition from the structured and secure surrounds of seminary life to serving in a wider community, such as a parish, does not always come naturally or easily.
Prison Ministry speaks love through the Gospel
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., recalled these verses when he addressed those who had gathered in the Chancery on Sept. 29 for the Jail and Prison Ministry Enrichment Day.
Diocese celebrates World Mission Sunday with vibrant, joyful Mass
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, came alive with joy and color, as it hosted the diocese’s observance of World Mission Sunday Oct. 21.
Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath
Well before the worst of Hurricane Sandy was expected to impact the New Jersey coast on Oct. 29, rough seas and storm surge had already destroyed decks, piers and boardwalks, filling the lower levels of homes and businesses with water and making roads impassable. Here a pier in Port Monmouth …
Dispensation Notice
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has extended a dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation to any Catholic in the Diocese of Trenton who cannot get to Mass this weekend, Nov. 3 and 4, because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, especially if the parish church is without electricity, light and …
Relief Effort Kicks Into High Gear
St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, was a hub for hurricane relief work Nov. 3 as volunteers gratefully accepted carloads of basic provisions donated by members of the community and distributed to those struggling through the aftermath of the late October hurricane that devastated much of the New Jersey coastline.A message from …
Bishop O'Connell's video message transcript to all those impacted by Hurricane Sandy
It’s very important for everyone who’s been affected by the hurricane, and the fact of the matter is, everyone has, to try to remain as calm as possible and as patient as possible.
Christmas Carol Festivals to commence in diocese
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton once again will participate in the award-winning Christmas Carol Festival, a program which unites generations as they celebrate their joyful, Christ-centered faith during the holiest of seasons.
Friday, December 19, 2025
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