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'To Protect and Serve': Diocese honors and thanks those who serve in law enforcement
The day that St. Joseph is celebrated in the universal Church provided the ideal setting for the diocese’s annual Mass for Law Enforcement, a time to honor those who "protect and serve."... some 700 men and women of law enforcement participating in the event commonly known as the Blue Mass were …
Bishop O'Connell's HOMILY FOR HOLY THURSDAY
Each week I travel to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital for treatment of the results of a bone infection of my foot. The treatment involves placing a large cast on my foot and leg after examination by a surgeon.
Bishop O'Connell's HOMILY FOR GOOD FRIDAY
A crucifix or cross hangs somewhere in almost every Catholic home, in every Catholic school and institution. The crucifix or cross is the central and most widely known symbol of Christianity and has been for over two thousand years.
Bishop O'Connell's HOMILY FOR EASTER VIGIL
It often takes our minds a moment or two for things to sink in. When we find ourselves in situations we do not expect, our minds rarely grasp what has happened right away. That first Easer Sunday morning at the tomb was just such an occasion.
Bishop to celebrate funeral Mass for Father John T. Kielb
Father John T. Kielb, longtime pastor of Precious Blood Parish, Monmouth Beach, died March 27. He was 64.
'I Have Decided to Live Like a Believer' meeting and presentation set
The Servant Evangelization Network of Trenton will hold a free meeting and presentation “I Have Decided to Live Like a Believer: The Year of Faith and the New Evangelization” April 7 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Center, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.
First faith-based gathering for young adults
Finding meaning and purpose in life, navigating through relationships and understanding the call of social justice are among the topics that will be explored at the Diocese of Trenton’s first-ever young adult conference set for May 4 in St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck.
Diocese offers prayers for pope, welcomes acolytes
Faithful from throughout the diocese kept newly elected Pope Francis close in prayer during a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, March 17.
Bishop's Annual Appeal funding supports needy
Contributions collected through the most recent Bishop’s Annual Appeal are already being put to good use, providing support to those who need it the most.
Adult Faith Formation Ministry plans multi-faceted workshop for families
Understanding that the family is the domestic Church and reveals to the world a unique vision of God’s love will be central to the focus of a multipronged parenting workshop set for April 10 at 7 p.m. in Holy Cross High School, 5035 Route 130 South, Delran.
Father Philip T. Matera, served as a priest for 61 years
Funeral services will be held April 6 in Our Lady of the Angels Parish-St. Joachim Church, 21-23 Bayard Street, Trenton, for Father Philip Theodore Matera who died April 2 in St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville.
Professional Day highlights contemporary approches to catechetical ministry
How catechists can provide religious education to young people “in today’s fast-paced, religiouslydiverse, globally-connected, mediadriven world,” was the focus of a keynote address presented to some 93 parish catechetical leaders ...
Father James E. Coley, served as a priest for 65 years
Funeral services will be held April 12 in Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Morris Hall, Lawrenceville, for Father James E. Coley who died April 8. He would have celebrated his 92nd birthday on April 17.
'Father John's smile' and love of family recalled
Father John T. Kielb, a priest for 37 years who served in parishes throughout the Dioceses of Trenton and Metuchen, was remembered for his love of family, children and his warm smile at his funeral Mass, April 4...
Father Matera, a 'dear, kind, humble, gentle soul'
Fond and prayerful sentiments were shared by friends, former parishioners and brother priests who gathered to commemorate the life and priesthood of Father Philip T. Matera.
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