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Holy Hours, life chains planned around Diocese
The month of October has been commemorated as Respect Life Month by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, with Oct. 1 designated as Respect Life Sunday. Holy Hours, life chains, prayer witnesses and other events held throughout the Diocese of Trenton and beyond will offer multiple opportunities for faithful …
Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins visiting Diocese to help faithful understand the Word
Like any good book, lose the narrative and the reader goes with it.
Bishop O'Connell to hold listening session with immigrant community to mark launch of 'Share the Journey'
The Diocese of Trenton will begin its participation in Pope Francis’ “Share the Journey” campaign Sept. 27, when Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., meets with individuals connected with the immigrant community who will tell their stories in a listening session.Some 20-30 parish and social service staff and volunteers, along with …
Hundreds of faithful filled with the fire of the Spirit at NJ Catholic Charismatic Conference
St. Mary Parish, New Monmouth, served as the host parish for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Renewal. The two day-event, which began the evening of Sept. 22 and continued the following day, included dynamic speakers, opportunities for prayer and worship and a Mass celebrated …
Funeral services announced for Father Michael J. Waites
Father Michael J. Waites, a priest for 34 years, who served in the Archdiocese of Toronto and then the Diocese of Trenton, died Sept. 21. He was 72.
Bishop hears immigrants' stories as 'Share the Journey' launches in Diocese of Trenton
Wearing a crisp light blue shirt and turquoise tie, Kevin wiped the back of his hand across his eyes, trying to stop his tears. “It’s hard to see my parents struggle,” the young Catholic high school teen said. “I’m really grateful to them; they’ve sacrificed so much for me and …
Convocation for Consecrated Life offers time for women and men religious to be spiritually renewed
Little Sister of the Immaculate Conception Lucy Ptak remained deeply in prayer after Mass inside the nave of Lawrenceville’s St. Ann Church Sept. 30. “We need time to focus on contemplation,” said Sister Lucy, director of faith formation in Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing.
Hispanic ministries gather for V Encuentro to share faith, build best practices
Three months ago, Ninfa Lazo González managed to convince a distraught and pregnant young woman not to take her own life. It was about 3 a.m., and González was a few miles from her Princeton home, in her pajamas, having driven to the young woman upon receiving a desperate phone …
NJ Catholic Charismatic Renewal focuses on conversion, grace during 50th celebration
“Come Holy Spirt, let the fire fall,” more than 650 faithful sang jubilantly as they gathered Sept. 23 in St. Mary Mother of God Church, Middletown.
Diocese's generous support aids those in Holy Land, draws appreciation
A letter sent from the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land in September to Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., recognized the support of the Diocese of Trenton for the 2017 Pontifical Good Friday Collection.
At annual conference, Diocese's PTA members recharged in vision, ministry
Stories of success and words of affirmation were appreciated by all who attended the 92nd annual conference of the Trenton Diocesan Council of Parent-Teacher Associations held Sept. 30 in Toms River.
Bishop urges 'Ministers of the Law' to respect life
A centuries-old tradition invoking the Holy Spirit to guide all those who seek and administer justice was continued Oct. 1 at the second annual Monmouth County Red Mass in St. Michael Church, West End.
Father McGeough begins new ministry in Emmitsburg parish
Ask Vincentian Father Martin McGeough what he enjoyed most about ministering in the Trenton Diocese and without missing a beat he says “going to jail.”
Faithful around Diocese bring pets to church for blessings
Seeking the protection of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, many parishes around the Diocese of Trenton have been holding pet blessing ceremonies on or around the 12th-century saint’s Oct. 4 feast day.
Catholic Charities in Lakewood gets $5K to help military families
Catholic Charities’ Ocean Community Services in Lakewood has received a $5,000 grant from OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River in order to help meet the basic needs of veterans and local service men and women – active and retired – and their families who are struggling financially.
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