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Prison ministers encouraged, informed by spirituality day
“Part of the mission of Christ is to reach out to those in need.” With these words, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., highlighted the service of volunteers in the Diocese of Trenton’s prison ministry program.
Charismatic conference celebrates uniqueness of women
As many took to the highways and shopping malls on the first Saturday of Advent, 250 women of all ages from the four counties of the diocese came together in St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown, Dec. 7, for a full day of joy, hope, and healing in preparation for …
Couples invited to celebrate marriage
The annual World Marriage Day Dinner Dance, sponsored by Diocese of Trenton Catholic Marriage Ministries, will be held Feb. 8, 5-10 p.m., in the reception center in St. Clement Parish, Matawan.
Virgin of Guadalupe unites pilgrims in faith, love
Hundreds of people from parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton gathered in St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, Dec. 8, to celebrate a diocesan pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Preaching effective homilies was focus of Advent spirituality day for priests
Homilies are important to the faith life of parishioners. With that focus, an Advent spirituality day for priests centered on helping priests to develop a better understanding of the need for inspiring homilies.
Forming Intentional Disciples workshop planned
The diocesan Ministry of Catechesis and Evangelization and the Department of Pastoral Care will co-sponsor “Forming Intentional Disciples” March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish center at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.
Diocese offers day of reflection for couples
The Diocese and St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville, are offering a new way for couples to grow in faith together.
Bishop accepts seminarian as candidate for priesthood
Jason Parzynski, a seminarian for the Trenton Diocese, took a step closer in his priestly formation when Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., admitted him to Candidacy for Holy Orders.
Chancery Christmas Week Schedule
The Chancery offices will be closed Dec. 23 – 27, including the offices of The Monitor.
An 'awaited event' for seminarians
Much like men and women, young and old, journey home to visit family and loved ones to celebrate Christmas together, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. invited diocesan seminarians to come home to the Diocese of Trenton for a Mass and meal.
Theology on Tap to begin with training program
Using a program that has successfully evangelized young adults for more than 30 years, the diocesan Young Adult Ministry is launching Renew International’s Theology on Tap with a training program Jan. 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold.
Diocese prepares for March for Life on Jan. 22
Join Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and Father Joe Noche in Washington on January 22nd to Witness for Life.
Bishop O'Connell and priests' visit to Rome includes celebrating Masses with Holy Father
Twenty men from the Diocese are spending much of the Christmas season on a pilgrimage in Rome that will run from Jan. 3 to 11, and will include concelebrating Mass with Pope Francis for the Epiphany.
Bishop O'Connell posts a report on first day of visit to Rome -- Jan. 3, 2014
The pilgrimage of the priests of the Diocese of Trenton to Rome began on Thursday, January 2, as they gathered at Philadelphia International Airport for their plane, which was delayed three hours due to snow.
Bishop posts on experience of celebrating Mass in St. Paul's Outside the Walls, Jan. 4, 2014
We awoke in Rome on Saturday to a gentle rain and moderate temperatures. The priests on pilgrimage seemed well rested and eager to begin their second day.
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