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Trenton's Catholic Charities Disaster Response Team receives emergency grant

Looking around this summer, it might seem that the worst effects of Hurricane Sandy are far behind the Trenton Diocese.

Trenton Diocesan PTA Council to celebrate 90th year

Clergy, PTA members and officers, past and present, are invited to attend the Trenton Diocesan Council of Parent Teacher Associations’ 90th annual conference Sept. 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

RCIA team training scheduled for Sept. 19

The diocesan Department of Evangelization and Catechesis will hold a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Team Training Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church hall of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 East State St., Ext., Hamilton.

Bishop O'Connell installs Father Blanchett as pastor of Visitation Parish

With soaring hymns by the choir for an accompaniment and hundreds of parishioners in attendance, Father Edward H. Blanchett was installed Aug. 23 as pastor of Brick's Visitation Parish at the 12:30 p.m. Mass by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.

Day of grace and renewal for Bishop and Missionaries of Charity

Ever since the Missionaries of Charity arrived in the Diocese of Trenton 14 years ago, the sisters, whose community was founded in 1960 by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, have maintained a commanding presence, providing rich and selfless service in areas of Monmouth County.

HOMILY FOR THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CARE OF CREATION

As much as we love summers at the shore in New Jersey, the devastation of Hurricane Sandy remains etched in our memories.  How could we ever forget that natural disaster of late October 2012 and the destruction left in its wake?

Bishop O'Connell celebrates inaugural Mass for Care of Creation

“Today is a day for us to examine our consciences, to decide what action we must take here and now, not when it’s too late,” declared Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel, Manasquan, Sept. 1 during the inaugural World Day of Prayer for …

Funding available for social service groups

Projects and initiatives in the Diocese of Trenton that seek to provide basic human needs are invited to apply for a grant made possible through the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

Request for Papal passes completed

In the first few minutes of the papal process request this morning, 93 requests were received and processed, accounting for all available passes.  The request process is now closed.

Bishop O'Connell writes on Pope Francis' Revisions to Annulment Process

The revisions of canon law concerning the marriage annulment process promulgated by Pope Francis in his September 8 motu proprio letter Mitis Iudex Dominus Jesus (The  Lord Jesus, the Meek Judge) take effect December 8, 2015.

Diocesan Festival Choir welcomes new members

The Diocesan Festival Choir is extending an invitation to men and women of all voice parts to join them at their first practice of the liturgical year Sept. 21 in St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson.

Ocean County Holy Hour for Vocations planned

St. Dominic Parish, Brick, will host the Ocean County Holy Hour for Vocations sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Vocations Oct. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church at 250 Old Squan Road.

Information session for those discerning God's call as a permanent deacon

The Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life will hold an information meeting for those who are discerning God’s call to serve the in the Diocese of Trenton as a permanent deacon, a man ordained to the ministry of charity, Word, and Sacrament.  

Events planned for separated and divorced Catholics and those who minister to them

The Diocese of Trenton, Department of Pastoral Care will host two events, a “Day of Leadership Training” for those in ministry to separated and divorced Catholics or those preparing to be Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (registration 9:15 a.m.) and a “Day of Healing” for separated and …

URCalled: Conference will offer parish, school reps new ways to connect

Social and digital media might seem daunting to those working in parishes and ministries around the Diocese of Trenton, but it doesn’t have to be that way.


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