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Episcopal Appointment
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., has announced the following episcopal appointment:
On feast day Mass, Bishop reflects on special relationship between Mary and Jesus
For the 87th consecutive year, the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia served as a graced place of welcome, warmth and prayer to the thousands of people who journeyed there over the course of nine days, from Nov. 16-24, to participate in the various solemn novena services surrounding the feast of …
HOMILY FOR THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
The Lord Jesus began his public ministry at the Wedding feast of Cana, the scene of today’s Gospel reading. St. John makes a point of writing: the “Mother of Jesus was there.” We cannot help but notice this phrase and her presence.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel!
The first Sunday in Advent was marked with the lighting of the Advent wreath in parishes around the Diocese Nov. 29.
Holy Hour for Vocations to be held in Hamilton
The Diocese of Trenton is hosting a Holy Hour for Vocations Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton.
Diocese welcomes new RCIA coordinator Stephen Bulvanoski
One of the most vital evangelization ministries in the Church is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the formation process for adults and children over the age of seven who desire to learn about the Catholic faith and who are considering becoming Catholic.
Leading expert on Hispanic ministry brings message of multi-cultural ministry
Dr. Hosffman Ospino, from Boston College, addressed 40 priests and their guests in a four-hour program given in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, offering a non-stop, energetic stream of insights on everything from the complex history of Hispanic settlement in this hemisphere to the many cultural traditions, musical and artistic preferences, …
Expert invites Hispanic community to take leadership roles in Church
The workshop, which drew several hundred people, focused on finding ways for the Church to respond to the ministerial needs of the Diocese’s ever-growing Hispanic Catholic community.
Bishop celebrates Mass with seminarians
Bishop David M. O’Connell joined the seminarians in formation at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary for Mass.
Spreading the Good News on a Newsfeed: Digital Church Conference empowers attendees to live faith online
“Advent is the season of possibilities” reminded Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in formally opening the diocesan-sponsored Digital Church Conference Dec. 5 in St. Gregory the Great Parish Hall, Hamilton Square.
UPDATED: Volunteers in prison ministry inspired by Year of Mercy
For the men and women serving time in prison, the ministry of prison volunteers helps bring a little bit of the peace and friendship of Jesus Christ into their often-isolated world.
Missionaries of Mercy
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I have the great joy of announcing the appointment of two of our priests as “Missionaries of Mercy” by Pope Francis:
Joyous Synchrony -- Pastoral associates are the happy heart of parish ministries
The role of the pastoral associate varies from parish to parish. Some focus on one particular ministry, while others serve to coordinate several ministries. Still others are responsible for much of their parish's sacramental preparation programs and community outreach.
Conference invites women to 'Return to the Father'
While many Christmas shoppers descended on malls and stores, more than 200 women from around the diocese dedicated Dec. 12 to prayer, reflection, and healing at St. Mary Church, Middletown.
'Putting God First' -- Pat Ciarrocchi, former news anchor, challenges Diocese's priests to teach, inspire their people
Describing herself as a “wife, mother, professional and Catholic,” Pat Ciarrocchi, retired morning news anchor of CBS3 Philly, stood before a gathering of more than 100 priests to offer them insight on what “Women Need from Their Priests.”
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