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A statement from the Diocese of Trenton
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton, underwent surgery, Dec. 29, in a Trenton area hospital to remove his left foot, ankle and part of his lower left leg reaching halfway between the knee and the ankle. The surgery was needed to address several serious infections brought about by …
Bishop recovering well, beginning rehabilitation
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton, has been doing well following his Dec. 29 surgery to remove his foot and lower left leg.
News of Bishop's surgery spurs outpouring of prayers, support and well wishes
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has been focused on his rehabilitation following surgery Dec. 29 in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, to amputate his foot and lower left leg mid-way between the knee and ankle.
New diocesan document a tool for building sacred spaces
From his perspective as diocesan director of the Office of Construction and Property, Deacon Bill Wilson, explained that those designing worship sites sometimes “place more emphasis on the building structure and materials than on what would be taking place in the building. A building to be used for worship should …
Faithful will show respect for life in Washington, Trenton
This Jan. 22, thousands of faithful from throughout the Diocese will join in peaceful solidarity and show their support for human life in all its stages
Department of Evangelization and Catechesis offering religious education scholarships
The diocesan Department of Evangelization and Catechesis is offering scholarships to qualified individuals involved in the ministry of religious education.
Couples weekend planned to revitalize marriages
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Central New Jersey will hold a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. to Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. in the Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset.
Core Theology courses open to public at chancery
Learning more about the Catholic faith is a New Year’s resolution for many. Attending lectures and classes available in the Diocese of Trenton may help further that goal.
Freezin' for a Reason
Hundreds of supporters hit the beach in Long Branch Jan. 11 and were “Freezin’ for a Reason,” at the ninth Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Patrick Torphy Division of Middletown Polar Plunge for Catholic Education.
Diocese announces March for Life Bus information
The following parishes and Knights of Columbus Councils have informed us that they are chartering buses to the March for Life. Call or email bus captains for information and to reserve your seat. Or call Donna Goodwin at (609) 403-7192.
2015 Walk of Hope scheduled for March 28
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will serve as honorary chair of the 2015 Catholic Charities’ Walk of Hope scheduled for March 28 in Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
One school saved from closure, another faces shutdown
The week brought vastly different news to two school communities in the Diocese.
Collection for the Church in Latin America
The 2015 Collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in most U.S. parishes on the weekend of January 24-25. The collection, which has “Share Your Faith” as its theme, is intended to assist the pastoral needs of the region by supporting dioceses, parishes and other Catholic …
Road to Recovery -- Bishop records video on his recent surgery, rehabilitation
While recuperating from life-threatening sepsis and the amputation of his lower left leg, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., gave a video interview about his progress. And no one would guess that that he just underwent major surgery.
Ten honored with investiture into order
Ten lay men and women of the Diocese of Trenton were among the 81 invested as Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem’s Eastern Lieutenancy of the United States during the order’s annual investiture Mass held Sept. 27 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York.
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