DIOCESE
Annual seminarians' retreat provides refreshment to men preparing for priesthood
Seminarians of the Diocese gathered for a week of renewal, prayer and camaraderie during a retreat prepared just for them in Loyola Jesuit Retreat Center, Morristown.
Diocese to celebrate soon-to-be St. Teresa of Calcutta with Mass
Faithful from throughout the Diocese are invited to join Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., for a Mass of Thanksgiving to commemorate the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a worship site of Mother of Mercy Parish, Asbury Park.
CLERGY APPOINTMENTS
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following episcopal appointments to become effective as noted:
Father Delzell, longtime pastor of former Highlands parish, dies at age 92
Father David G. Delzell, a priest of the Diocese for 66 years, died Aug. 7. He had celebrated his 92nd birthday just three days earlier on Aug. 4.
Three appointed to Catholic Charities posts
In ongoing efforts to further its mission of providing an array of services to those in need around the four-county Diocese, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, has announced the new appointments of personnel to its organization.
Great marriages stem from a growing love, noted author tells crowd
Those involved in marriage ministry and couples wanting to strengthen their own marriages gathered in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, Aug. 17 for the “Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage” program, presented by noted theologian Dr. Edward Sri.
At workshop, teachers of the faith are reminded of their role to serve as disciples, evangelizers
Even when they are teaching the tenets of the faith, Catholic educators are called to be missionary disciples and evangelizers who share their own experiences of the faith.
Pastoral care training program to begin in November
Those throughout the Diocese of Trenton who are engaged – or hoping to become engaged – in various pastoral care ministries are invited to participate in a training program, a series of a dozen workshops held on six days from November through April.
Publication schedule change
Due to the September 4 publication of The Monitor’s special edition, “A Saint Among Us: A Celebration of the Church’s Newest Saint and Joyful Reflection on her Visit to the Church of Trenton,” the regular issue of Sept. 8 will be delayed by one day.
Diocese of Trenton remembers those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001
The Diocese of Trenton remembers in prayer ... All those who lost their lives on 9/11 fifteen years ago, especially members of our parishes; All the families and loved ones who were left behind on that tragic day, especially members of our parishes; All the courageous first responders and caregivers, …
Information on diaconate formation
The Diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life will hold a presentation that will include information concerning the role of a deacon, the discernment process and the five-year Diaconate Formation Program Oct. 4 and 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Diocesan Chancery at 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Trenton, for …
Father Zeis brings wealth of experience to post
As a longtime Catholic educator who has served on elementary, secondary and university levels, Father Gabriel Zeis said it’s been his fervent desire that the classroom setting “be the place where students encounter Christ.”
Bishop invites men and women in religious life to Oct. 8 convocation
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and the diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life will host a convocation for women and men sharing a vocation to Consecrated Life Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. Ann Church, 1253 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville.
Priests share fellowship, learn to be 'heart of Jesus' during convocation
“Do you love me,” Father Mariusz Koch said softly as he leaned his arms on the podium before him, addressing the 160 priests in attendance – posing not a question, but rather, a reflective statement.
A statement on the death of Archbishop Emeritus Peter L. Gerety of Newark
The Diocese of Trenton joins the Archdiocese of Newark and all the dioceses of New Jersey in mourning the loss of retired Archbishop Peter L. Gerety, who died Sept. 19. At 104 years of age, he was the oldest bishop in the world. We give thanks for the gift of his …
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