DIOCESE
Eighth annual Pastoral Care Retreat planned
The Diocesan Department of Pastoral Care will host its eighth annual Pastoral Care Retreat May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Ave., Long Branch.
Taking a walk brings hope to those in need
The beautiful weather was only one of the many blessings bestowed on the first annual Catholic Charities Walk of Hope held April 4 at Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
St. Vincent de Paul's 'House in a Box' program up and running
It was smooth sailing March 27 and 28 at the newly opened “House in A Box Distribution Center” on South Roller Road, Ocean, as 16 families who lost everything to the pounding surf and howling winds of Superstorm Sandy received just about everything needed to set up housekeeping once again.
Msgr. Strano fondly remembered at funeral Mass
Msgr. Edward D. Strano was known for his many great qualities and talents, but perhaps the best testimony to his well-lived life was the great hope and joy he had when he died April 2.
Intentional disciples embrace a relationship with Christ
Sherry Weddell would like to introduce Catholics to someone: Jesus Christ.
Chrism Mass was celebration of unity among diocesan family
The sanctity and the significance of Holy Week in the salvation story of Catholic Christians were ever present at the Chrism Mass April 14 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Bishop O'Connell speaks on canonizations
A news segment that aired Easter Sunday on CBS3 Philly featured an interview with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., highlighting the anticipation behind the canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II, who shall be declared saints April 27 by Pope Francis in the first double-canonization of popes …
National Healthcare Decision Day advocates end-of-life conversations
Catholic citizens and their loved ones were urged to initiate prayerful conversations with one another about life’s last moments on National Healthcare Decision Day April 16.
Spirituality/education days to be held throughout Diocese
The Diocese of Trenton’s Department of Pastoral Care has set the dates for the annual Spirituality/Education Days for maturing adults. The day-long presentations, designed to entertain, enlighten and enrich the faith of attendees, will be held on successive Wednesdays in May, one in each county of the diocese.
Catholic Charities to host benefit
The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, will host “Cheers to Summer!” benefit May 22 in the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club, 1 Jersey Ave., Spring Lake from 7 to 11 p.m.
Spirituality/education days for seniors slated
The Diocese of Trenton’s Department of Pastoral Care has set the dates for the annual Spirituality/Education Days for maturing adults.
HOMILY: Bishop O'Connell's homily for Catholic Schools Mass
When I think of Catholic schools --- and I think about them a lot --- a saying that I am very fond of always comes to my mind: “What you are is God's gift to you. What you become is your gift to God (Prayer, Hans Ur Von Balthasar).”
Mass was time to celebrate the gift of Catholic education
The energy was high and positive and enthusiasm for Catholic education was evident as almost 800 Catholic elementary and high school students, teachers, principals and parent chaperones gathered in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, for a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., April 29.
OLMC after-school program wins acclaim
The after-school program in Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park, has been judged one of the 15 best STEM projects in the nation and has been selected as a featured program for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Virtual Showcase by the United States Department of Education – …
Trenton Diocesan PTA Council lauded for earning national NCEA award
The Trenton Diocesan Council of Parent Teacher Associations has been named one of four 2014 Distinguished Home and School Association Award winners in the United States by the National Catholic Educational Association.
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