DIOCESE
Mrs. June O'Connell, mother of Bishop O'Connell, dies after long illness
Mrs. June Eleanor O'Connell, mother of Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., and Mr. Daniel T. O'Connell, associate director of curriculum in the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools, passed away in Morris Hall, Lawrenceville, July 22, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She was 89 years old.
Episcopal Announcements
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has announced the following clergy appointments, effective immediately:
Annual seminarian retreat highlights the foundation of hope and mercy
Preparation for the priesthood can at times be overwhelming, but “more is expected of the one to whom more is given.” So said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., to seminarians of the Diocese during a Mass he celebrated July 23 in Stella Maris Retreat Center.
Called Home -- Bishop, family gather in remembrance of June Eleanor O'Connell
In the familiar setting of the church where she had grown up as a young Catholic, gotten married to her husband, Arthur, and raised and educated her four sons, Mrs. June Eleanor O’Connell was remembered as a woman of deep faith during a Mass of Christian Burial July 28.Hundreds of …
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A Vincentian Heart
A Retrospect of stories, photos and video of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
SEPTA: Aug. 3 lottery for papal rail passes
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will commence a lottery Aug. 3 for the sale of special regional rail service passes that can be used during the visit of Pope Francis Sept. 26 and 27.
Bishop O'Connell to host international pilgrimage to Italy
From viewing Michelangelo’s famous “David” to spending a day exploring the life of St. Gemma, visiting the Coliseum to setting foot in Vatican City, an 11-day pilgrimage being planned for next spring promises to be filled with opportunities for learning and prayerful reflection.
Bishop announces first 'Care of Creation' Mass
Following on the themes of his most recent encyclical "Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home," Pope Francis has announced a new commemoration, "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation" to be celebrated annually on Sept. 1, beginning this year.
Diocese to host formation day for catechetical ministers
The diocesan Department of Evangelization and Catechesis will host a fall formation day for all who are involved in catechetical ministry Aug. 20.
Final WMOF Family Holy Hour in Monmouth County Sept. 3
In preparation for the World Meeting of Families, the final of a series of four Family Holy Hours will be held Sept. 3 from 7 – 8 p.m. in Christ the King Parish (Our Lady Star of the Sea Church), Long Branch.
Convocation for Year of Consecrated Life to be held Sept. 12
The Diocese of Trenton invites men and women in religious life to a Sept. 12 convocation in St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville.
Diocese makes preparations for pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with its Byzantine-Romanesque style architecture defining its Great Upper Church, its Crypt Church and more than 70 chapels and oratories, has long been a destination of pilgrims from throughout the United States – so much so that the edifice has …
Religious education registration set for special needs children and adults
The Diocesan Holy Innocents Society for those who are learning challenged will hold registration, parent orientation and Mass practice Sept. 12 from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the CCD Center at St. Mark Church, 215 Crescent Parkway and Third Avenue, Sea Girt.
Power outage prompts Diocesan Chancery to close early
A mid-morning Aug. 21 power outage on Lawrenceville Road prompted the Diocesan Chancery offices to close early. Public Service Electric and Gas were working to restore electricity.The Chancery will reopen Monday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m.
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