DIOCESE
New catechetical leaders embrace teaching ministry
For some 70,000 children and their families across the diocese, September is not only a time to hit the books as they return to school, but to grow in faith through a variety of catechetical programs. Within their unique parish communities, children are shepherded by some 120 catechetical leaders who …
Msgr. Richard L. Tofani, episcopal vicar, pastor, diocesan missions director
A priest of the Diocese of Trenton for 34 years, Msgr. Richard L. Tofani was episcopal vicar of Burlington County, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Hainesport, and diocesan director of missions at the time of his death.
In homily, priest-cousin pays loving tribute to Msgr. Tofani
Recently after celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for a class of young people, “Father Rick” lamented that nobody ever takes the name Richard for a Confirmation name. He then said to a young boy, Zac, “I’m counting on you!” Zac will be confirmed in two years.
Bishop O'Connell remembers Msgr. Tofani
We live our lives with the thought, with the belief that we have an endless supply of days. Occasions like the one that brings us together tonight are a sobering reminder that such a thought is simply not true.
A message of thanks from Bishop O'Connell
As I continue to regain the use of my left foot following reconstructive surgery, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to those dear members of the Diocese --- priests, deacons, seminarians, religious and faithful --- who have held me in their thoughts and prayers during these past months.
Forward Planning with God -- During annual convocation, priests were invited, challenged to reflect on the theme of stewardship
As a sailor, Father Harold Cullen knows about wind at his back and moving forward. Father Cullen, pastor of St. Jerome Parish in West Long Branch, and St. Mary Parish in Deal, had just heard Father Joseph Creedon, a retired priest from the Diocese of Providence, R.I., say parishes should …
Handing on the Faith -- Opening the Door of Faith in parishes around the diocese
On Catechetical Sunday Sept. 15, religious education teachers in parishes throughout the Trenton Diocese were recognized, celebrated and commissioned for the educational year ahead during which they are charged to “Open the Door of Faith” to their students.
STATEMENT OF THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON REGARDING FATHER MATTHEW RIEDLINGER
Questions have recently been asked of the Diocese concerning the status of Father Matthew Riedlinger and his ministry as a priest. Father Riedlinger had been the subject of two complaints to the Diocese over the past few years regarding his participation in inappropriate cell phone text communication over a period …
STATEMENT OF BISHOP DAVID M. O'CONNELL, C.M., ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ARCHBSHOP HEBDA AS COADJUTOR OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK
It is a real joy to welcome Archbishop Bernard Hebda to the province of New Jersey as the Coadjutor Archbishop of Newark.
'Whatever You Do...'-- Catholic Charities honors outstanding supporters, celebrates centennial
The contributions and commitment of several supporters as well as the efforts of two Catholic faith communities were recognized by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and the more than 500 people who attended the 24th annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance Sept. 21 in the Princeton Hyatt Regency. This year’s event …
Fundraising banquet for Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey scheduled
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be the keynote speaker during the seventh annual Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey fundraising banquet scheduled for Oct. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Lucien’s Manor, 81 White Horse Pike (Route 30), Berlin.
Q&A with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., recently answered questions about the magazine interview with Pope Francis published this month
Father Bernardino C. Esguerra sent home to Philippines with prayers, blessings and love
On the day when he would formally say good-bye to his many friends and supporters in the Diocese of Trenton, Father Bernardino C. Esguerra, former pastor of Epiphany Parish, Brick, received an unexpected visit from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Parishes plan special Feast of St. Francis of Assisi observances
In remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is Oct. 4, parishes around the diocese will hold special prayer services and other events, including the ever-popular pet blessing.
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