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New initiative aims to provide relaxed setting for vocations questions, discernment
A new, fun and informal approach to encouraging vocations to the priesthood was introduced in the Diocese of Trenton.
At banquet, Good Counsel Homes celebrates ministry, gift of life
The message that all human life is a sacred gift from God and that life is a journey from the moment of conception to natural death resonated among the hundreds of people who gathered to celebrate the commendable works of Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey, a Riverside-based ministry that assists homeless …
Bishop O'Connell congratulates Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin on Newark archbishop appointment
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I am delighted to extend prayerful congratulations to Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin, CSSR, until now Archbishop of Indianapolis, as the new Archbishop-designate of Newark. The Archdiocese is the Metropolitan See of New Jersey and its Archbishop coordinates the statewide activities of his brother bishops when …
Passing of the Torch: Hundreds attend Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses in Monmouth, Burlington Counties
The special spiritual significance of Las Antorchas Guadalupanas is that of unity through the Light of Christ and the love from the Blessed Virgin Mary, Divine Word Father Miguel Virella said to the more than 400 people gathered for Mass and the traveling torch that visited the area in honor …
When I Was In Prison, You Visited Me -- Bishop O'Connell celebrates Mass for prison inmates in Fort Dix
As part of his observance of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, our Holy Father Pope Francis hosted over 1,000 prisoners from 12 different countries the world over at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Nov. 6.
Formation Day for Spanish-speaking Catholics focuses on Discipleship
What does it mean to truly be a disciple of Christ? What are the characteristics of a disciple? Discipleship certainly is not easy, but with guidance and formation, we are all called to give our best attempt.
Echoes of Remembrance: Deceased deacons recalled during annual Memorial Mass
The annual Memorial Mass for deceased Deacons of the Diocese, their wives, and children, which took place Nov. 5 in Sacred Heart Church, Mount. Holly, aptly began with the gathering hymn, “We Remember.”
Diocese joins in 'Giving Tuesday' to benefit Catholic education
After shopping for great Christmas gift deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, think about contributing some funds on #Giving Tuesday in support of a most worthy cause – Catholic education here in the Diocese of Trenton.
Guadalupe torch a lesson in unity for St. Theresa Parish
Father Arian Wharff, parochial vicar in St. Theresa Parish, Little Egg Harbor, preached about unity during his homily Nov. 13 as the parish welcomed the Ocean County La Antorcha Guadalupana.
What you need to know to attend Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Trenton
As churches in each county of the Diocese continue to celebrate Las Antorchas Guadalupanas – a series of traveling torch lightings leading up to the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – many are gearing up for the Diocese-wide pilgrimage Dec. 3 in Trenton that will bring the torches together. …
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., to mark closing of Year of Mercy with Mass in Freehold church
Along with dioceses from throughout the world, the Diocese of Trenton will observe the closing of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Nov. 20.
Holy Doors close in Trenton and around the world as prelude to end of Jubilee Year of Mercy
As the Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy comes to a close, the Holy Doors in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, also closed along with those in hundreds of churches and basilicas around the world. A Mass to mark the closing of the Holy Door in the Cathedral was …
Veterans Day a time of remembrance and honor around Diocese
Resounding messages of honor and gratitude were heard – and experienced – Nov. 11 and in the days preceding as those across the Diocese marked Veterans Day and celebrated the servicemen and women who have given much to protect the country.
Catholic War Veterans has history in social outreach
“For God, For Country, For Home” – the motto of the Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary – is steeped in history.
A Bishop's Visit
While in Baltimore for the U.S. Bishops’ Fall General Assembly, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., took the opportunity to visit with seminarians of the Diocese who are studying either at Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md., or St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore.
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