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Diocese plans Annulment Information Evenings
Misconceptions about annulments and the process necessary to declare a marriage null in the eyes of the Church often cause unnecessary pain and confusion for divorced Catholics and sometimes prevent them from participating in their faith.
First Sunday of Lent marks milestone for those seeking entrance to Catholic Church
On the First Sunday of Lent, 558 catechumens and candidates entered the home stretch toward full communion with the Catholic Church.
Father James Cammisa remembered as a bright light of faith
Father James N. Cammisa, a priest for 63 years who served in parishes throughout the dioceses of Trenton and Metuchen, was praised as a “light that did not dim” at his funeral Mass held Feb. 16 in Christ the King Parish-Holy Trinity Church, Long Branch.
Diocese offers thanks and prayers to Pope Benedict XVI
On the feast day when the universal Church celebrates the papacy, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and faithful from throughout the diocese offered prayers of gratitude for Pope Benedict XVI and his eight years of ministry as head of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope announced Feb. 11 that he …
Conference shows men how faith is real and powerful
Genuine faith was shown to lead to perseverance time and again in the testimonies shared at the 16th annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference held in the St. Joseph Parish complex, Toms River Feb. 23.
Real Men Love Jesus
Annual men’s conference illustrates how faith is real and powerfulGenuine faith was shown to lead to perseverance time and again in the testimonies shared at the 16th annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference in the church and school complex of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, Feb. 23.
Diocese to honor law enforcement personnel in 14th annual Blue Mass and Luncheon
The Diocese of Trenton, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies throughout the region, will host the 14th Annual Celebration of Law Enforcement March 19, 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary of Assumption Cathedral, 151 N. Warren St., Trenton.
Diocesan Mass scheduled to coincide with start of conclave
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. will celebrate a public Mass for the Election of the Pope on Tuesday, March 12 at 12:10 p.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. All are invited to participate in this opportunity for prayer and community, set to coincide with the beginning of …
READERS' ADVISORY: Pope coverage
Publication of the March 14 issue of The Monitor has been delayed so that we may bring our readers coverage of the election of Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio as the Church’s new Holy Father. Copies will be available in churches this weekend, and in mailboxes early next week. For more …
'A priest of God to the end' - Father Rauch: Hungarian refugee, beloved priest
A stream of thoughtful memories flowed among the friends, former parishioners and brother priests who gathered to commemorate the life and priesthood of Father Laszlo F. Rauch.
Diocesan collection benefits students at The Catholic University of America
Catholics from the diocese of Trenton have joined with their spiritual brethren nationwide to provide valuable financial support to the students attending The Catholic University of America, Washington.
Workshop focuses on keeping faith during difficult times
Recovery from the damage wrought by disasters like Hurricane Sandy is not always limited to the physical. Many times victims suffer on a psychological and spiritual level as well.
Respect Life Mass brings faithful together for prayer and witness
A band of the faithful gathered in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Red Bank, March 9, to re-commit themselves to fighting for the rights of the unborn, and for others who are unable to fight for themselves.
Bilingual Mass celebrates icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, a worship site of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, was charged with joyful, reverent energy as the faithful gathered to honor the Patroness of the Americas in a Mass celebrated – fittingly – in both Spanish and English.
Hibernians hope to expand presence in Burlington County
The way Bill Brennan sees it, there are two major bonuses about the Ancient Order of Hibernians, which is the oldest and largest Irish Catholic fraternal organization in America.
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