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Ministry aids separated, divorced Catholics
On numerous occasions during his pontificate, Pope Francis has recognized the predicament of divorced, separated and remarried Catholics.The Diocese of Trenton, too, recognizes the mission to nurture and educate its separated and divorced in order to encourage them toward full participation in the life of the Church...
Year marked by recovery efforts, evangelization and catechesis initiatives
The Diocese looks back on an historic year in the Church, with the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis, shown above, setting off a series of changes and extraordinary events for the universal Church.
Bishop posts on celebrating Mass at the Tomb of St. Peter - Jan. 5, 2014.
After eating a quick breakfast at Bonus Pastor, the priests on pilgrimage boarded the bus for St. Peter's Basilica and our 8 am Mass together at the Tomb of St. Peter.
Bishop reflects on the thrill of concelebrating Mass with the Holy Father -- Jan. 6, 2014
Today was the day we were all looking forward to: concelebration with Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica.
Kujenga +PLUS retreat scheduled for high school youth
The diocesan Department of Multicultural Ministry will sponsor the second Kujenga +PLUS retreat for high school students Jan. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.
Youth Ministry training workshop to focus on 'Connecting Communities'
The diocesan Department of Youth Marriage and Family Life will host a youth formation ministry program Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.
Bishop shares on how Assisi trip, Vatican excavations and liturgy meeting prove to be fascinating and fruitful --Jan. 7, 2014
Tuesday was a perfect day for the three-hour bus ride to Assisi. The priests were up and gone by 8 am. No one can doubt the universal devotion to "il poverello," St. Francis of Assisi.
Symposium on Sacred Liturgy enlightens ministers
Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council, liturgical scholars are still unpacking the Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy promulgated by the council.
Bishop O'Connell's post from Rome for Jan. 8
Another beautiful day in Rome! A little chilly when we left for St. Peter's and the Papal Audience scheduled for 10:30. I secured special reserved tickets on the stage near the Pope for the priests --- really great seats.
Diocese's faithful will show their support for life in Washington, Trenton
Whether it will be in Washington, D.C., or on the steps before the State House in Trenton, Jan. 22 will be the day when more than some 2.000 men, women and children of all ages from throughout the diocese will join in peaceful solidarity and show their support for human …
Bishop O'Connell posts from Rome Jan 9, 2014
The pilgrimage tour began early on Thursday as our priests left Rome for Subiaco and Monte Cassino. The two-hour trip brought them through the Italian countryside on another sunny day.
Bishop O'Connell's report from Rome for Jan. 10, 2014
Today, January 10, was our final, full day in Rome. It has been very clear in conversations among the priests that they really enjoyed the pilgrimage. I was delighted to hear that.
Pope Francis gives Diocese his blessing, asks for the prayers of the Church of Trenton
The papal audience held in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Jan. 8 was one of several opportunities that Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., had to speak personally with Pope Francis during a recent visit in Rome. The Bishop was one of six cardinals and bishops onstage with the Holy …
Funeral services for Msgr. William F. Fitzgerald
Msgr. William F. Fitzgerald, P.A., J.C.D., who was a priest of the diocese for 63 years and served for 48 years in the central administration of the diocese including as vicar general and chancellor, died Jan. 13 in St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. He was 86.
Parish ministry made easier by MissionInsite workshop
With an eye toward equipping parish leaders and ministers with resources to effectively serve their communities, the Diocese will conduct a pastoral planning workshop Feb. 18 in the Chancery in Trenton.
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