DIOCESE

Spirituality and Education Days for Maturing Adults highlights Year of Faith

Spirituality and Education Days for Maturing Adult, hosted by the diocesan Ministry for Maturing Adults (55 +) will be held throughout May in all four counties.

'Walking with Jesus When We Are Suffering'

John J. Boucher, associate director for the Ministry of Catechesis and Evangelization, will be the guest speaker.  Boucher is author/co-author of over 300 religious articles and many books including “Praying for our Adult Sons and Daughters” (2012).

2013 Ray of Hope Gala proceeds will help with hurricane assistance

The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities is doing its part to help residents affected by Superstorm Sandy.

Seminar for 'Ministering to Families in Difficult Situations' scheduled

The diocesan Department of Youth, Marriage and Family Life will sponsor a seminar on “Ministering to Families in Difficult Situations” April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pastoral Center, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Trenton.

Vincentians to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and those who serve in St. Vincent de Paul Societies throughout the diocese, will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society during a Mass, April 20, at 11:30 a.m., in St. Mary …

Homily for 200th Anniversary of Blessed Frederick Ozanam

Homily given by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., April 20 during the Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederick Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. I want to talk to you today about the Gospel …

Father Coley was known for having a great love for the Church

During a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated April 12 in Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Morris Hall, Lawrenceville, Father James E. Coley was hailed by his brother priests as being a man who “took on his vocation with a strong spirit” and was an “effective parish priest.”

'Love God, Love Your Neighbor'

Bishop, Vincentians commemorate the 200th anniversary of Blessed Frederic OzanamAt a diocesan celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reminded the women and men who serve in St. Vincent de Paul Society conferences around the diocese that they are Good …

Happy Birthday, Bishop O'Connell!

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated his birthday during the first annual Traditional Latin Mass community picnic held April 21 at the Robbinsville Fieldhouse, Robbinsville.

Ozanam and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which has become the largest international organization of lay Catholic men and women who have dedicated themselves to the ministry of assisting people in need, started out in Paris, France, in 1833.

Priest Assignments

Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D., Bishop of Trenton, has announced the following pastoral assignments. All are effective June 29, 2013, except where otherwise noted:

Catholic Home Missions Appeal in parishes April 28-29

“Home Missions” is the name for dioceses and parishes in the United States, including its territories and former territories, which cannot provide basic pastoral services to Catholics without outside help.

Workshop on protecting youth from technology dangers offered

The diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection will offer a free technology security workshop, May 22 in St. Dominic Church, 250 Old Squan Rd., Brick Twp., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and in the Pastoral Center, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Trenton, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. “Boundaries: Protecting Children, Young …

Annual Charismatic Rally planned for May 18

Celebrating the Year of Faith will be the theme of the annual Charismatic Rally sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal to be held on the campus of Mary, Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hair 'cut-a-thons' to benefit Providence House

Throughout the month of May and into June, eight hair salons in Burlington, Camden and Ocean Counties, will cut hair to raise money for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, Providence House Domestic Violence Services.


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