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Respect Life Month focuses on 'Masterpiece of God's Creation'
Faithful of the Diocese of Trenton will join their brethren around the nation in marking Respect Life Sunday Oct. 5, a public declaration of the sanctity of human life in all its forms and at all its stages from conception to natural death.
Masses, speakers, activities mark Respect Life Month in Diocese
The Diocese of Trenton, in alliance with their pro-life brethren across the nation, will recognize Respect Life Month and Respect Life Sunday this October with both joyful celebrations and solemn commemorations. Parishes of the Diocese have announced the following observances and events:
Year of Consecrated Life observances to begin in Diocese
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will host a convocation for the religious of the Diocese Oct. 4 in St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville. The convocation, which will include a keynote speaker, Mass and a luncheon, anticipates both the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council document Perfectae Caritatis and the Year …
UPDATED: Catholic school PTA members affirmed in their roles
Parent Teacher Associations serving the Catholic schools in the Diocese “often pick up the slack, do the heavy lifting and come to the rescue,” Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio, diocesan vicar general and moderator of the curia, told those assembled Sept. 27 for the Mass kicking off the 89th annual PTA …
Lights of Hope -- 'Guardian Angels' honored for service to others
Almost 450 people gathered to honor and celebrate those who make a difference in the lives of others at the 25th Annual Catholic Charities Guardian Angel Dinner Dance Sept. 27 in the Hyatt Regency, Princeton.
CCHD seeking grant applications
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Diocese of Trenton, is once again accepting applications for its annual grants which will be awarded to Catholic social agencies in the Diocese that focus on providing basic human needs.
A statement from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. on the settlement reached with Mr. Chris Naples
A settlement of the lawsuit brought by Mr. Chris Naples against the Diocese of Trenton was recently reached and the case is set to be dismissed once all legal documents are processed by the court.
The Diocese of Trenton is live streaming the Catholic Schools Mass from St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton
The Mass is currently being celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and priests of the Diocese in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
UPDATED: Eight hundred gather to celebrate faith-based education at annual Mass
The joy of a faith-filled Catholic education was evident on the faces of the students filling the pews in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, during the annual Diocese of Trenton Catholic Schools Mass Oct. 7. More than 800 students, teachers and parents representing 36 elementary and eight high …
"Where Did They Learn All These Things?" -- Bishop's homily for the Catholic Schools Mass
Did Jesus ever go to school? The Bible doesn’t say, so we cannot be sure. The New Testament does tell us that Jesus could read, something he had to learn somewhere. The New Testament also suggests that Jesus could write – again, something he had to learn somewhere. Jesus also …
Bishop O'Connell welcomes Ugandan bishop's visit
Bishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero, Uganda, recently traveled to the Trenton Diocese.
CUA invites applications for Most Rev.David M. O'Connell Service Scholarship
Students of the Diocese are invited to apply for The Catholic University of America’s Most Reverend David M. O’Connell Service Scholarship, a four-year, full-tuition scholarship for use at the Washington-based Catholic institution.
Thanksgiving donations requested
The Emergency Assistance Office of Mount Carmel Guild, Trenton, has issued a list of preferred donated foodstuffs to prepare for its annual Thanksgiving Program to families of area needy.
UPDATED: Convocation a 'jump start' for Year of Consecrated life
On the eve of the Year for Consecrated Life, the Diocese of Trenton celebrated its very own men and women who have responded to the call to serve in consecrated life and prayerfully recognized the special gifts they bring to the local Church of Trenton through the witness of their …
Bishop produces, promulgates new resource for Confirmation prep
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. teaches about one of the most meaningful thresholds in the faith journey of young Catholics in a 16-minute DVD entitled “Confirmation …. Strength for the Christian Catholic Journey Through Life.”
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