DIOCESE
UPDATED: Bishop O'Connell, faithful gathered to pray for immigration reform
With immigration reform a high priority topic across the country, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and faithful from throughout the diocese came together to pray and show their solidarity during a Justice for Immigrants Mass celebrated Oct. 11 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Bishop O'Connell's homily for the Mass for Justice for Immigrants
"And the word became flesh and dwelt among us." Those words are familiar to Catholics. They are recited daily in the prayer known as the "Angelus." They present a core belief of our faith, namely that the Son of God became one of us. From his place with the Father, the Son …
Thank You, Lois, and God Bless! -- Lois Rogers reflects on long career of faith and writing
Lois Rogers, who with her knowledge, ability and gift to tell compelling stories and share the Good News of the Diocese of Trenton with Catholic households in every issue of The Monitor, is bringing a close to her 11-year career with the diocesan newspaper on Oct. 11.
Audio of Bishop O'Connell's homily to be live streamed, rebroadcast
We Are One Body® radio will live audio stream the homily given by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., during the Diocese of Trenton’s Pilgrimage Oct. 19 to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. The homily will take place between 3 and 3:30 p.m.
UPDATED: Gathered in Mary's House --A day of prayer and pilgrimage for diocesan family
The kind of care that’s needed to grow a garden is similar to the care that’s needed to raise a family, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said as he reflected on the theme of the 2013 diocesan pilgrimage, “The Family as the Garden of Faith.”
A statement on marriage
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has issued the following statement in regard to the state’s legalization of same sex marriage, which took effect in New Jersey beginning Oct. 21: The Roman Catholic Church continues to teach that marriage is a covenant of love between one man and one woman...
Deceased deacons to be remembered at Mass
A Memorial Mass for deceased deacons will be celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in St. Luke Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River.
Prison volunteers embrace corporal work of mercy
For Kevin Berry, the inspiration first came from two friends that were involved in prison ministries, and an event he had attended. “The theme was prisoners are locked up and forgotten,” Berry said. “(But) God has not forgotten them.”
Father McGeough honored by State DOC
On August 21, Vincentian Father Martin F. McGeough, was named “Volunteer of the Year, Central Reception and Assignment Facility” by Department of Corrections commissioner Gary M. Lanigan, on behalf of the State of New Jersey, Department of Corrections.
Convocation informs and renews catechetical leaders
Nearly 70 coordinators and directors of religious education from parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton gathered at the seashore for two days of learning, reflection and prayer in support and celebration of their common ministry.
'Informing Catholic Consciences'
The Diocese of Trenton has released a resource for Catholic voters to inform them of Church teaching on key issues of morality and justice. The document, “Informing Catholic Consciences,” was sent to all parishes and is being published in the Oct. 24 issue of The Monitor. For a downloadable pdf …
Remembering the Missions
The Diocese of Trenton joined its counterparts across the globe in observing World Mission Sunday Oct. 20.
In pastoral essay, Bishop O'Connell focuses on how being a witness is the best teacher of our faith
The mission of the Catholic Church has not changed since Our Lord Jesus Christ stood up in the synagogue in Nazareth and read, quoting from chapter 61 of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the …
Bishop O'Connell's homily for Diocesan Pilgrimage
I have such vivid memories of my father as he worked in the garden of my family home. It was his hobby and his passion, things about him I only wish I could pursue. He was meticulous about his work in the garden and the results showed. My mother was …
Burlington County strives to end domestic violence through food, fun, fellowship
Delicious cuisines, a friendly atmosphere and some 500 people who want to help a worthy cause came together and made the 19th annual Taste of Burlington County an outstanding success.
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