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Pictorial look at an historical day
The Diocese's multimedia package coverage on the Feb. 19 Mass of Elevation includes a photo gallery showing all of the different movements of the liturgy. All photos were taken by Monitor freelance photographer Craig Pitteli. To view photo gallery, click here.
Focus on Annual Catholic Appeal reminds faithful of their baptismal call to evangelize
Faithful from around the Diocese know well that in the early part of each year, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reaches out to encourage support for the Annual Catholic Appeal, which provides funds for the Diocese “to conduct its work and ministry in service to our parishes and people.”
Bilingual annulment sessions to be held
The Diocesan Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal will hold several annulment information evenings throughout the diocese.
Rite of Election planned March 5 in Cathedral
Some 197 men and women from throughout the Diocese are preparing to join the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, and will mark a significant milestone in their faith journeys March 5.
Funeral services scheduled for Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock
Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock, a priest of the Diocese of Trenton for 63 years and served as pastor, ecumenist, historian, scholar and author, died Feb. 23. He was 90.Funeral services will be held in the chapel of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 30 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting, where he served as pastor …
Catholic Men for Jesus empowered to go 'into the breach'
Most of the hundreds of men who attended the Catholic Men for Jesus Christ rally Feb. 25 in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, have gone into the breach before.
Taking Vocations On the Road
Holy Cross Academy, Delran, welcomed Father Michael Wallack, diocesan director of vocations and secretary to Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., Feb. 27.
Msgr. Shenrock remembered as a man of great faith and an inspiration to all
Hundreds of parishioners, past and present, gathered with prelates, clergy, family and friends to celebrate the life and legacy of Msgr. Joseph C. Shenrock Feb. 28 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Whiting, where he served as pastor from 1987 until his retirement in 2008.
Bishop allows transfer of abstinence requirement for those attending Catholic-sponsored St. Patrick's Day events
In observance of the March 17 Feast of St. Patrick which this year falls on a Friday, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has addressed questions about the Lenten rule requiring Catholics to abstain from eating meat.
'You Are Mine' -- At Rite of Election, Bishop reminds catechumens that they have been called by God to become Catholic
For Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., it was a “great thrill” for him to see a filled St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, the afternoon of March 5, the First Sunday of Lent and welcome the 196 catechumens who gathered with their godparents, sponsors and family members for the …
Diocese's new website geared to building relationships
St. Ignatius of Loyola adopted an ancient rule of the pilgrim: the person accompanying the pilgrim must walk at his or her pace, not going on ahead, not falling behind.In other words, meet people where they are.
Diocese's Encuentro team takes Hispanic ministry lessons to parishes
As Catholics throughout the United States have been preparing for the next Hispanic outreach summit known as Encuentro, the Diocese has been doing its part by preparing its own team as well as taking its training to the parish level.
Faith leaders, lawmakers come together in Burlington County to combat hate
In the wake of an increasing number of anti-Semitic threats and vandalism, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Maple Shade, hosted “Burlington Unites” March 2 – an interreligious evening of dialogue that featured local church and faith leaders, lawmakers and community members speaking out against bigotry and hate.
Catechetical conference gives tools to help engage families in their Catholic faith
In the eyes of the Catholic Church, the most effective means for catechizing children is if their parents are involved in the process. But it’s often challenging for parents to truly appreciate what that means and what the Church is asking them to do. The ways in which the Church …
Diocesan Chancery closed
Due to the snowstorm, the diocesan Chancery in Lawrenceville, is closed on Tuesday, March 14. The staff from the diocesan Office of Communications and Media offers prayers that all remain safe and exercise utmost caution during the storm.
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