DIOCESE
Timothy E. Ryan
Timothy E. Ryan was born in Orange and is a graduate of Howell High School. He attended St. Joseph Seminary for Franciscan Friars in Pulaski, Wisc., and graduated from The American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, New York.
Thomas J. Viggiano, III
Thomas J. Viggiano, III, looks upon his investiture as a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre not as an end goal for a life of faithful service, but rather as another step closer to Christ.
1,000 on hand for second annual Guadalupe torch pilgrimage
About an hour before noon Dec. 2, Leticia Jimenez joyfully raised her voice in song to the beloved Spanish Marian tune “La Guadalupana.”
Mary Inkrot appointed new Mount Carmel Guild executive director
More than 10 years ago, Mary Inkrot came across a parish bulletin announcement that caught her eye.
Bishop, retired priests of Diocese celebrate coming of Christmas with Mass, fellowship
Villa Vianney, the retirement home for priests of the Diocese in Lawrenceville, was filled with tidings of good cheer the evening of Dec. 5 as Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., joined his brother priests for a special Christmas visit.
Faithful asked to remember retired religious in annual collection
The Diocese of Trenton will join faithful throughout the country in supporting retired sisters, brothers and religious order priests with a collection to be held in all parishes the weekend of Dec. 9-10. The 30th annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement …
Bishop O'Connell reflects on vocations dinner spent with priests, young men of Diocese
In these days leading up to Christmas, it is not unusual to hear the question “What would you like for Christmas?”I have a pretty big list – four counties worth! – but, if asked, I would be quick to respond, “more seminarians for the Diocese of Trenton!” That wish was evident …
A statement from the Diocese of Trenton on Holy Cross Academy, Delran
For 60 years, Holy Cross High School/Academy in Delran has been both a blessing and an important resource in the Diocese of Trenton, providing a quality Catholic education to families in Burlington County and beyond. During that time, this diocesan high school has seen significant growth, at one point even …
Diocese releases statement on Holy Cross Academy, Delran
The Diocese of Trenton released a statement Dec. 13 regarding the closing of Holy Cross Academy, Delran, as a diocesan high school at the end of the 2017-18 school year. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., also granted permission to a committee to implement a plan to re-open the school as …
Diocese tapes Easter Mass with Bishop O'Connell to be broadcast nationwide in April
Women in hats of pale pinks and yellows, men in light-colored suits and Catholic school students wearing pastel dresses or button-down shirts filled the pews of St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake, Nov. 30 three days before Advent – for Easter Mass.
School Sustainability Review to assess progress on study recommendations
Five years ago, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., established a School Sustainability Commission, charging a group of 24 men and women with the task of investigating, among other things, the viability and vibrancy of Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese.
Holiday publishing schedule
In order to allow our staff an opportunity to enjoy Christmas and New Year’s Day with their loved ones, the customary bi-weekly schedule of The Monitor will be changed.
Priests take to the basketball court to teach about vocations
Students in St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel expected their recent pep rally to be fun, colorful and filled with good-natured competition.
Bishop, seminarians, parish faithful share Advent joy
Gaudete Sunday, Dec. 16, found the faithful of St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, attending Mass with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., accompanied by the Diocese’s 19 seminarians.
Video highlights good-natured basketball game between priests, students
The God Squad II, a basketball team made up of priests from across the Diocese, recently took on students from Saint John Vianney High School, Holmdel, for a friendly game of hoops to help foster vocations.
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