DIOCESE

Grant enhances phone system for domestic violence services agency

Providence House Domestic Violence Services, a branch of Catholic Charities, has received an enhanced telephone and communications system thanks to a grant from the OceanFirst Foundation.

Project Paul's Sister Kathleen O'Halloran honored by alma mater

Congratulations have been pouring in ever since word got out that Mercy Sister Kathleen O’Halloran was being inducted into the Mount St. Mary Academy, Watchung, Hall of Honor, May 18.

Diocese announces changes in lay ministry programming

Citing the objective of sharing the Gospel in more effective and meaningful ways while keeping a keen eye toward the call to good stewardship, the diocese has announced changes in the way it will approach lay ministry formation and professional education, moving away from the Institute for Lay Ecclesial Ministry.

The Monitor garners six Catholic Press awards

Mission society recognizes diocese’s work The Monitor received six Catholic Press Awards during the Catholic Media Conference held in Denver June 19 to 21. 

2013 Peter's Pence Collection entreats 'Be Pilgrims of Charity'

WASHINGTON—Catholics in the United States have the opportunity to support Pope Francis in his charitable works throughout the world by contributing to the Peter’s Pence Collection.

Fortnight for Freedom Mass celebrates religious liberty

Faithful from throughout the Diocese of Trenton joined Catholics from other dioceses across the nation to gather in prayerful purpose June 21 during the opening of the second annual Fortnight for Freedom.

Mercer Knights benefit pregnancy crisis center

Dozens of Knights of Columbus filled the Choice One Pregnancy Crisis Center June 24 to unveil a gift which reflected their pro-life stance in black and white.

Catholic Charities Walk of Hope planned

Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Trenton invites all to make a difference one step at a time by participating in the Walk of Hope Oct. 5 in Veterans Park, 2206 Kuser Rd., Hamilton.

After 50 years, Father James J. Sauchelli still answers God's call

While many are excited when considering the prospect of retirement, Father James J. Sauchelli is an exception.

Annual Hispanic/Latino couples retreat, family picnic slated

The diocesan Department of Youth, Marriage and Family Life will sponsor Vive La Vida en Cristo, an annual couples retreat and family picnic, Aug. 10, in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Yardville, and on the grounds of the Mercer County CYO, Yardville.

New chapter takes priest to the sea, as chaplain

Father Patrick McPartland has been a soldier of God for five years, having been ordained a priest in May 2008.Now, Father McPartland, whose parochial vicar assignment in St. Joseph Church, Toms River, ended June 30, is becoming a sailor.

K of C motorcycle ministry raises funds on two wheels

Engines roared to life, the bikers swung out of the Middletown parking lot July 21, another band of motorcycles heading south for the meet-up.

Living Springs at Lourdes expands mission to serve male service personnel

Living Springs at Lourdes, a 21bed, hospital-based behavioral health program that opened last December to female military personnel will now provide services to male patients.

Msgr. Carton remembered as a loving, caring priest

Former parishioners, brother priests and members of the community at large came together July 18 to celebrate the life and spiritual legacy of Msgr. William J. Carton at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mark Church, Sea Girt.

Diocesan RE:IMAGE Filmmakers workshop for teens to encore at WHYY

The Trenton Diocese is once again inviting high school students with an interest in filmmaking to a two-part workshop at WHYY studios in Philadelphia where they can develop their skills and talents.


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