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Hispanic Pentecost Celebration slated for May 19
The diocesan Office of Pastoral Life and Mission, Hispanic Ministry Initiatives, will sponsor a Pentecost celebration May 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton.
New outreach center in Red Bank parish blessed by Bishop O'Connell
St. Anthony of Padua Parish is known as an anchor of faith and mercy in the greater Red Bank area. And on April 8, worship of God and service to his people converged as Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., followed the celebration of Mass with the blessing of a new …
Clergy Assignments
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following priest assignments for the Diocese of Trenton. All are effective July 1, 2018, except where otherwise noted.
Diocese to celebrate 30th anniversary of the RCIA
When persons from throughout the Diocese who are involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults gather in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, May 12, they will be doing much more than commemorating an anniversary of a parish program.
'Pride in our Priests' shown at annual K of C banquet
Two fraternities of men, twin pillars of faith and service to the Church of Trenton gathered in mutual admiration at the annual Pride in our Priests dinner held April 12 in Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake Heights.
Clergy Appointments (Continued)
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced the following clergy assignments April 16. They become effective July 1, 2018.
OUR DIOCESE TODAY: Blue Mass to celebrate law enforcement
With its upcoming Blue Mass, the Diocese of Trenton is inviting the Catholic faithful and all people of good will to support their police by remembering them in prayer, standing with them in worship and thanking them for all that they do to keep our communities safe.
Faithful of all generations gather with Bishop in support of law enforcement community
A new generation has emerged since the pipes and drums of the first Diocesan Celebration of Law Enforcement – widely known as the Blue Mass – first echoed through Trenton’s St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral 19 years ago. So, it seemed fitting April 17 that scores of Catholic school students, …
Diocese receives thank you for support of retired religious
In response to the Diocese of Trenton’s donation to the 2017 Retirement Fund for Religious, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., received a letter of gratitude April 5 from Presentation Sister Stephanie Still, executive director of the National Religious Retirement Office.
Pastoral Care volunteers complete training
A cadre of 22 faith-filled volunteers celebrated the completion of the diocesan pastoral care training program April 13 with a ceremony in the Chancery, Lawrenceville.
Annual Pastoral Care Retreat to be held May 4
The 12th annual Pastoral Care Retreat, Day of Reflection and Renewal at the Shore, is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 in the San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch.
Nationwide Catholic Home Mission collection to support essential pastoral programs
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be held in parishes across the country the weekend of April 28-29.
Clergy Appointment
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointment, effective July 1, 2018:
Emmitsburg seminarians instituted as lectors, acolytes by Bishop O'Connell
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., had the privilege of conferring the ministries of lector and acolyte upon the seminarians of Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., during Masses April 20 and 21. The Bishop’s presence at the seminary came at the invitation of the rector, Msgr. Andrew Baker.Formerly called …
Catholic Charities' annual Walk of Hope set for May 19
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, will hold its fifth annual Walk of Hope 5K/walk/run from 7 to 11 a.m. May 19 in Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, west picnic area, rain or shine.
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