DIOCESE
St. Mary pastor, youth ministers resign posts
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has accepted the resignation of Father Thomas J. Triggs as pastor of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, effective immediately. The May 4 resignation follows recent reports that Father Michael Fugee, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, had assisted in several activities of the parish's …
Clergy Appointments
Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., J.C.D., Bishop of Trenton, has announced the following changes in pastoral assignments (These supersede assignments previously announced on April 25.):
Many roads lead 13 men to the diaconate
On May 11 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will ordain 13 candidates to serve as permanent deacons for the Diocese of Trenton. The ordination Mass will begin at 10 a.m.
Retreat stresses inclusive, welcoming ministry
For those involved with pastoral care in the Trenton Diocese and beyond, the seventh Annual Pastoral Care Retreat May 3 opened windows on the ways they can minister to persons with disabilities and shed light on ways those with disabilities return the favor by ministering to them.
Diocese's second benefit golf outing scheduled for June 3
The second Bishop John C. Reiss Memorial Golf Outing to benefit the charitable trust for the aged, infirmed and disabled priests of the Diocese of Trenton will be held June 3 in the Spring Lake Golf Club, 901 Warren Ave., Spring Lake Heights.
An important message from the Diocese of Trenton
We have recently confirmed that a serious breach of compliance with our child protection policies has taken place in one of our parishes. As a result, Father Michael Fugee, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, who would not have been given clearance to minister in this diocese if procedures …
'Men of Great Faith'
New deacons poised for service in liturgy, Word and charityThe 13 men who were ordained as permanent deacons for the diocese May 11 were reminded by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., that their vocation is primarily one of service to the Church through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Seven men to be ordained transitional deacons
Seven seminarians of the Diocese of Trenton will mark another step on their journey toward the priesthood when they are ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, May 18 at 10 a.m.
Workshop will focus on 'Transforming Adults into Disciples'
“Crossing the Threshold of Faith: Transforming Adults into Disciples” will be the theme of an adult faith formation workshop to be held June 8, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.
HOMILY AND INSTRUCTION FOR THOSE TO BE ORDAINED DEACONS
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral May 11, 2013 There is an old saying with which we are all familiar: "many hands make light work." There is much truth in those words. Although some people believe another saying ---"if you want something done well, do it yourself" --- most of …
'Farewell Father Harry'
During the May 14 Mass of Christian Burial offered for Father Harry E. Cenefeldt, Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio spoke of how seemingly fitting it was for a priest to enter eternal life on Ascension Thursday.
On Path to Priesthood
Bishop O’Connell ordains seven men as transitional deacons During a Mass held on the eve of Pentecost, May 18, the seven seminarians of the diocese who were ordained to the order of deacon by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., were reminded that they were “led by the spirit” to answer …
Golden Faith
Spirituality days enrich, enlighten, entertain maturing adultsThe prayer-filled contributions of older Catholics in this papal Year of Faith were explored and strengthened throughout the month of May in the Trenton Diocese. Hundreds of maturing adults eager to share fellowship and faith gathered in four parishes...
Bishop O'Connell to ordain four men to priesthood June 1
For Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton, June 1 will be a day of joy and thanksgiving as four men will be ordained to the priesthood during a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Bishop shares insights on priesthood with soon-to-be priests
As ordination nears for the four men who will become the diocese’s newest priests, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., led a May 19-24 retreat for Rev. Messrs. Carlos Aguirre, Jorge Bedoya, Garry Koch and Juan Gabriel Rojas in San Alfonso Retreat House, West End.
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