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'New Evangelization' to serve as focus of June 25 conference
The “New Evangelization” is frequently talked about, but what does it really mean? And how does it impact the daily lives of the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton?
Newly ordained priests celebrate first Masses
Following their June 4 ordination to the sacred priesthood by Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., the Diocese's six new priests were welcomed to celebrate their first Masses in parish churches. Following are photo galleries of the first Mass celebrations:
A message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. -- Making the most out of this summer
Who can forget Alice Cooper's classic ‘70s anthem "School's Out for Summer?" blasting on the airwaves? Even "millennials" have heard it! It's funny how we follow the rhythms of the "school year" no matter how old we get, no matter what job we have. Most of us greet "summer" with …
Conference reminds clergy, faithful of their baptismal call to evangelize
Looking over the dozens of faithful gathered before him, Paulist Father Frank DeSiano said, “Our whole life is a process of conversion. We are a converted people, we are an evangelized people and we need to grow.”
Marriage Enrichment Events slated in diocese
The diocesan Department of Youth, Marriage and Family Life will sponsor marriage enrichment events and a diocesan-wide celebration of the Sacrament in separate events scheduled throughout the summer and fall.
Thank You, Father, and God Bless! Parishes say farewell as priests move to new assignments July 1
For a number of priests from around the Diocese, the week of July 1 will be known as moving week as they prepare to leave their communities to either retire or take new assignments.
Bishop O'Connell pays visit to Divine Word Missionaries
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., paid a special visit to the Bordentown community of the Divine Word Missionaries June 30, sharing Evening Prayer, a social and dinner with members of the community.
Laudato Si' -- One year later, encyclical continues to encourage ecological conversion
It’s been one year since Pope Francis’ encyclical on environmental responsibility was released, but religious leaders in the Diocese say the lessons in Laudato Si’ will never grow old.
Catholic Charities' Gering is humbled by national award
For more than 40 years, Ronald Gering has worked in a very challenging, yet very necessary, field – providing services to at-risk children and their families.
Spirituality Day uplifting, enlightening and entertaining experience for hundreds of seniors
Mercy and wellness, a sprinkling of sociability and a touch of Verdi made for a successful second annual diocesan-wide Maturing Adult Spirituality and Education Day.
Noted theologian to visit diocese for marriage, catechesis programs
A nationally recognized professor, author and theologian will make back-to-back appearances in the Diocese of Trenton this August.
A Message from Bishop O'Connell: The Facts of Faith
Although often attributed to the late U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY), I often think of the words first stated by American businessman and statesman Bernard Baruch (d. 1965): “Every man (and woman) has a right to his (her) own opinion, but no man (woman) has a right to be …
Questions on canon law to be focus of R.C.I.A. team training
The diocesan Department of Evangelization and Catechesis will sponsor a training workshop on Common Canonical Issues Aug. 13 in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold.
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