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Diocesan pastoral retreat a prescription for family care
The diocesan Pastoral Care Retreat is considered, first and foremost, a day away for those in ministries where life or death situations are far from uncommon and stress is often present.
Bishop gives Mater Dei plan his blessing, promises to visit school in fall
What started out as a serious and stoic meeting April 30 between representatives of the Diocese of Trenton and the principals of Mater Dei Prep’s Seraph group ended with broad smiles, warm handshakes and even a few tears of joy.
Mater Dei Prep to Open in September -- Bishop David M. O'Connell, CM, Diocese of Trenton, Approves Plan for School's Future
Thanks to the concerted efforts of alumni, students, parents and the entire community, Mater Dei Prep received approval this week from Bishop David M. O’Connell, CM, Diocese of Trenton, to open in September as a private, Catholic school.
'Catholic Schools Do It All' during first Diocesan Day of Service
By Christina Leslie |Staff Writer and EmmaLee Italia | correspondent Some 9,000 Catholic school students of the Diocese of Trenton used May 1, the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, to reach out to their communities across Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties during the inaugural “Catholic Schools Do It …
Five men to be ordained transitional deacons
Five men of the Diocese of Trenton will mark another step on their journey toward the priesthood when they are ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, May 16 at 10 a.m.A video of the Transitional Deacon Ordination …
Students put their faith into action by doing good works
Service projects taken on by Catholic school students included:
'Cristo Para Todos' receives its first Gabriel Award
Producing a Spanish language Catholic television program is both challenging and rewarding for the team members involved. But all the hard work paid off this year when the diocesan-produced show “Cristo Para Todos” – “Christ for All” – was officially recognized with a Gabriel Award.
Weigel lecture highlights Pope Francis' pro-life challenge
Drawing upon the encyclicals and reflections of Pope Francis and his predecessors, renowned papal biographer and Catholic theologian George Weigel made a case for the pro-life movement as integral to the Catholic Church’s permanent mission, during his April 28 talk in St. Paul Parish, Princeton.
A reflection from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.: ANOTHER MOTHER'S DAY
Once a year, the second Sunday in May, we have celebrated "Mother's Day" in the United States for over 100 years. It is a special holiday set aside to honor the woman who, with our fathers and God's grace, gave us life, who raised us, who showered us with unconditional …
Retired religious grateful for Diocese's help
Insufficient retirement savings, rising health care costs and declining income have created a retirement funding deficit for religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests. And the religious who are still employed are greatly outnumbered by those in their golden years, leaving an insufficient workforce unable to support its older members.
Save the date: Digital Church Conference Dec. 5
On Saturday, Dec. 5 the Diocese of Trenton will host the Digital Church Conference, which gives participants the necessary tools to connect new media with the New Evangelization.
UPDATED:Bishop O'Connell ordains five men as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Trenton
As trumpets sounded on the morning of May 16 and sun filtered through the magnificent windows of St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, filling the nave with light, five men who have devoted years of discernment, study and service to the Trenton Diocese, were ordained to the Order of Deacon. …
Nominations for the Award for Excellence in Catechetical Leadership
The diocesan Department of Evangelization and Catechesis is seeking nominations for the annual “Chick McGinty Award for Excellence in Catechetical Leadership.” The award was established in 2008 to affirm and honor an outstanding parish or school catechetical leader.
Diocese's gift helps CRS in Middle East
When conflicts arise in countries far across the globe, Catholics naturally want to answer the call to pray for and support the victims. Sending supplies and donations, however, can be challenging and even impossible in the midst of civil unrest.
Annual Charismatic Renewal rally, retreat planned for June 13
With the charismatic “Spirit” for which it has become known, the Diocese of Trenton’s annual Rally and Retreat Day is slated for June 13, bringing together a rich mix of ethnic communities of the Charismatic Renewal in an experience of unity, praise and worship.
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