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Clergy Appointments:
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointments:
Catholic Men for Jesus Christ conference to be held Feb. 28
The 18th annual diocesan Catholic Men for Jesus Christ conference will be held Feb. 28 in St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square. Themed “Dare to be a Disciple,” the all-day will feature motivational talks, opportunities for prayer and fellowship and Mass.
Catholic Press Month is a time to reflect on ministry of evangelization through the written word
Meeting deadlines, production days that go way into the late evening hours, editing, composing pages, proofreading pages, sifting through photographs, scheduling photographers and reporters ...
At World Marriage Day celebration, couples reflect on their vocation of joy
What makes for a successful marriage? Joyfulness and perseverance were traits deemed essential for the vocation, as described by several speakers and couples during the Diocese's annual World Marriage Day Mass and dinner dance. In celebration of World Marriage Day, 190 husbands and wives gathered Feb. 7 this year in …
Comfort, faith and companionship hallmarks of Diocesan World Day of the Sick
Wrapped in prayer, warmed by the healing presence of faith, patients, medical staff, caregivers and members of the community at large gathered Feb. 11 in St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, for the diocesan celebration of the World Day of the Sick.
Annual Respect Life Mass and Witness to be held in Red Bank
Faithful of the Diocese will once again have the opportunity to profess their love for life in all its forms during the annual Respect Life Mass and Witness March 14 in Red Bank.
Diocese begins series of Holy Hour for Families
Just as the Holy Family overcame serious adversities, people can rely on their faith to overcome the challenges they face at home, within their community and throughout society.
Bishop, youth ministers seek greater engagement
Family is of central importance in ministering to youth, but so are parishes that are alive and vibrant, noted youth ministers who met with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Feb. 5 at his residence.
Annual Catholic Appeal strengthens 'Sunday to Sunday' works in Diocese
“Our Catholic faith begins with the Mass, but the Gospel is for every day,” declares Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in his letter introducing the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. “From Sunday to Sunday, our parishes are places of bustling activity, reaching out and delivering sustenance – both spiritual and physical …
Conventual Franciscans to leave Resurrection Parish in June
Following structural changes that respond to the chapter’s diminishing numbers, the Conventual Franciscan Friars have announced their decision to discontinue their ministry in Resurrection Parish, Delran.
Endowment monies available
Requests are presently being accepted for grants from the Bishop George W. Ahr Endowment Fund.
Pastoral care program enriches ministry to sick, bereaved
Men and women who minister to the sick, suffering, dying, imprisoned or grieving are becoming better equipped to address their unique needs through a program offered by the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care.
Department of Catholic Cemeteries ministers to diocesan faithful
Burial of the dead is one of the Church’s seven corporal works of mercy. Preparing a final resting place for deceased Catholics in consecrated, or blessed, ground allows the faithful to complete the cycle of faith begun at Baptism and serves as the last testimony of those who believe in …
UPDATED: Church of God, Elect and Glorious
The Church of Trenton formally welcomed 163 men, women and teens who are journeying toward full membership in the Catholic Church this Lent in preparation for the Easter Vigil.
R.C.I.A. candidates continue their faith journeys
In the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the holy season of Lent marks a significant milestone in the faith lives of the men and women who have already been baptized either as Catholic or in other Christian faith traditions
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