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Diocese's new Respect Life coordinator has sights on education
Rachel Hendricks has always believed life begins at conception. But it wasn’t until she began to take notice of legislation moving through the state Legislature on embryonic stem cell research nearly 15 years ago that she felt called to make her voice heard.
Respect Life gathering in Jackson explores alternatives to abortion
Educating the community about alternatives to abortion and resources that are available to women in unplanned pregnancies was the focus of a Respect Life gathering held Sept. 28 in St. Monica Parish, Jackson. Entitled “Sanctity of Life: Alternatives to Abortion,” the event was hosted by the St. Monica Council Knights …
Life Chains in Diocese promote sanctity of life
In recognition of October being Respect Life Month, Life Chains were held throughout the country as quiet witness for the dignity of human life. In the Diocese of Trenton, one such demonstration was held outside St. Veronica Parish, Howell, Oct. 1 on busy Route 9. More than 50 individuals from …
Walk of Hope generates more than $15K for Catholic Charities
The fourth annual Walk of Hope to support Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, boasted more than 100 participants the morning of Sept. 30, who came to show their solidarity with those in need throughout the Diocese’s four counties.
Hard work, strength honored at Catholic Charities gala
For organizations like Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, transformation as the fruit of faith and hard work is always the goal. It has been no different for Lauren Cieloscik, whose tenacity and courage led her from a life of seemingly insurmountable obstacles to the recipient of Catholic Charities’ 2017 Client …
Diocese to live stream the Catholic Schools Mass
On Thursday, Oct. 12, every seat in every pew of St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral will be filled with students, educators and volunteers, all gathered from every corner of the Diocese of Trenton for the annual Catholic Schools Mass with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. But those who want to view …
Faith Online FORMED conference introduces parish leaders to new evangelization tools
Global connectivity is here to stay, a way of life that was only science fiction a few short years ago.
Taste of Burlington a sweet success supporting Providence House
“I continue to be in awe of the support we receive from our community partners and the positive energy our guests bring to our vision for peace,” said Mary Pettrow, associate director, Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, as she greeted the sell-out crowd attending the …
Training program cited as 'best practice' in pastoral care
Tucked away in a diocesan resource manual of 12 training sessions and seemingly innumerable pages is a short reflection by Henri J. M. Nouwen: “The mystery of ministry is that we have been chosen to make our own limited and very conditional love the gateway for the unlimited and unconditional …
All Souls Day Masses to be celebrated in diocesan cemeteries
The diocesan Department of Catholic Cemeteries will offer two All Souls Day Masses in remembrance of all deceased relatives and friends, both beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 2. All are welcome to attend either Mass.
Second annual traveling Guadalupe torches grow to include more lights, pilgrimage route points
After last year’s successful celebration of faith, hope and light, the traveling torches dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe will once again dwell in the Diocese’s four counties and blaze the way to greater love of Mary. Seven “Antorchas Guadalupanas,” or Guadalupe torches, symbolizing Mother Mary lighting the way to her …
Join Bishop O'Connell in celebrating the Diocese's anniversary couples
In keeping with tradition, The Monitor will publish a special keepsake magazine featuring Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., bestowing a blessing on more than 300 married couples in the Diocese marking one, 25, 50 or more years of marriage this year.Through news coverage and pages of color photos, The Monitor …
Bishop O'Connell anticipates a day of faith on Nov. 4 diocesan pilgrimage
Like a patriarch looking forward to the next family reunion, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is joyfully anticipating the upcoming diocesan pilgrimage Nov. 4 to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. His enthusiasm was evident when the Bishop recently recorded a video message in which he …
Hospitality, inclusion theme of Pastoral Care Week 2017
Pastoral Care Week is proud to be celebrating its 32nd year, scheduled this year for the week of Oct. 22-28 with the theme, “Hospitality: Cultivating Inclusion.”
CORRECTION: Father Alindogan to celebrate World Mission Sunday Mass
The Diocese’s director of missions will celebrate World Mission Sunday Mass at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 22 in in Corpus Christi Church, 11 South Sunset Road, Willingboro.
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