DIOCESE

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

UPDATED: New dates posted for annulment evenings in English, Spanish

The Diocesan Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal will hold several annulment information evenings.

The Hound and I: Diocesan Delegate for Religious reflects on path to vocation

In grade school I loved the Immaculate Heart Sisters. My Mom cautioned my Dad, “she takes everything in the house to the sisters.

UPDATED: Annual conference draws 900 men for day of faith building

When it comes to their faith, Catholic men have to “man up.”

Bereavement training offered for caregivers, ministers

Throughout the Diocese of Trenton, parish outreach programs and support groups, driven by the dedication of clergy and lay ministers, provide comfort to those experiencing loss.

Workshop on immigration issues

A workshop to help local residents understand changes to federal immigration policies is scheduled to be held March 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Our Lady of the Angels Parish-St. Joachim Church, 21-23 Butler Street, Trenton.

Father Robert R. Schulze, former prison ministry director, to be remembered

Father Robert R. Schulze, a priest of the Diocese of Trenton, for more than 45 years and founding director of the former diocesan Office of Jail and Prison Ministry, died Feb. 24 in his home in Browns Mills. He was 71.

STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF CARDINAL EDWARD EGAN -- From Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.

It is with great sadness that I learned of the sudden death of His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan (April 2, 1932 – March 5, 2015) this afternoon in New York City where he served as Archbishop from 2000-2009.  He was 82.

LOM members will renew fealty to Mary during Acies Masses

The Legion of Mary has announced its annual Acies Masses for members from around the Diocese.

Annual DeaFest slated for March 21 in Westville Grove

Deaf and hearing Catholics from throughout the state are invited to the 5th annual Catholic DeaFest to be held in St. John of God Community Services, Westville Grove, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annulment information evening planned

The Diocesan Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal will hold an annulment information evening for Ocean County March 25 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson.

Injured boy's family to help promote Walk of Hope

The family of a young Trenton boy severely injured in a December accident will be among those helping to promote this year’s Walk of Hope, a Trenton-based Catholic Charities program designed to help reduce poverty, promote recovery and strengthen families.

Out of the Shadows: Adan Pacheco's ongoing journey of hope

A casual visitor to Catholic Charities’ Community Services in Lakewood who meets Adan Pacheco might find it hard to imagine that just over a decade ago he arrived in the United States as a 10-year-old child with little more than the hope and love of his family to sustain him. …

Families a special focus of this year's Blue Mass

In years past, when hundreds of members of law enforcement filled St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton for the annual Blue Mass, their families had always been there with them in spirit. But the timing of the weekday event didn’t often allow many families to take part, given …

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

“I have to love my God with all my being, with my soul and in everything I do.


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