DIOCESE
Priests focus on art of preaching at annual spirituality day
Redemptorist Father Dennis Billy began his presentation, “Effectively Preaching the Moral Teachings of the Church,” with an adage: Preachers set the table, the Lord provides the nourishment.
A statement from Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton, on the death of Most Rev. Edward T. Hughes, second Bishop of Metuchen
I was saddened to learn of Bishop Hughes' death. I first met him during my earliest days as a priest when I was teaching high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and then Monsignor Hughes was superintendent of Catholic Schools. He always impressed me as extremely competent and extremely kind.
Historic firsts, ongoing progress mark past year: 2012 in Review
For the Diocese of Trenton, the year 2012 was a time of journeying together as a family of faith through a number of historic events, from the transformational to the tragic, both here and around the world. Among the most memorable for Trenton Catholics was the implementation of a Year …
March for Life to host 40th annual program in Washington
With the 40th annual March for Life in Washington rapidly approaching, Catholics and parishes across the diocese are making preparations to participate in the movement.
RAINBOWS support group
The diocesan Department of Pastoral Care will sponsor an information day for those interested in starting a support group in their parish or school community for children and their families grieving a loss Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. – noon in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish hall at 61 Georgia Rd., …
March for Life -Washington, D.C.
Friday, January 25, 2013Click HERE to view Bus Departures locations around the diocese.
Bishop to Celebrate Mass for Life Jan. 22
National March for Life to follow in D.C., Jan. 25In observance of the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, faithful from throughout the four-county diocese are encouraged to join in peaceful solidarity and show their support for the gift of human life at a Respect Life Mass that …
Taking the Plunge
Chilly temperatures didn’t deter hundreds of people from wanting to take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the 2013 Ancient Order of Hibernians Polar Bear Plunge for Catholic Education Jan. 13 at the Municipal Beach in Sea Bright.
A Century of Hope, Help
Catholic Charities centennial to commence with cathedral Mass and reception Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Trenton, which has come to the aid of six million people in its first 100 years, will begin commemorating that accomplishment with an anniversary Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, Feb. …
EXPANDED STORY: Return to Holy Ground
Catholic community breaks ground for St. Peter Claver Outreach Center When the much-loved but badly aging St. Peter Claver Church needed to be demolished back in 2008, plans began to emerge for a community outreach center on the corner of Springwood and Ridge avenues in Asbury Park, the same “holy …
Roe v. Wade at 40
‘Dark’ anniversary illuminated by words of hope, faith and courage The 40th anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion was prayerfully commemorated during a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Jan. 22 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Marchers from diocese brave cold to support life
Hundreds of pro-lifers from the Diocese of Trenton marched with hundreds of thousands of other marchers from around the country Jan. 25 at the 40th annual March for Life.
Called to Holiness - Bishop O'Connell speaks on Year of Faith at Georgian Court
The call to holiness may be difficult to hear and even more difficult to answer in these archly secular times.
Catholic Men for Jesus Christ to come to Toms River
Catholic Men for Jesus Christ will host its 16th annual men’s conference Feb. 23 in St. Joseph Parish in Toms River, with Trenton Bishop David M. O’ Connell, C.M., as the keynote speaker.
New diocesan initiative works to strengthen marriage, family
Rated high among today’s TV reality shows are those having to do with weddings. “Bridezilla,” “For Better or For Worse,” “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway,” and “Say ‘Yes’ to the Dress” offer a variety of scenarios created around planning a wedding, some funny, some entertaining and some downright disturbing.
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