DIOCESE

CCR readies for Pentecost with novena, Festival of Praise

In anticipation of the Solemnity of Pentecost, the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold a “Burning Bush Pentecost Novena” May 11-19 in St. Mary Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Road, Middletown.

With ancient roots, RCIA still bearing fruit

In the ancient Church, committing to life as a Christian was no walk in the park.

Easter season welcomes new Catholics into the faith

In parishes around the Diocese of Trenton, more than 600 women and men entered into full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil celebrated March 31.

Siblings' journey paves way into 'God's community'

Two weeks after he received his Sacraments, 21-year-old Ali Younes is still energetic about his faith journey.

For Beverly parishioner, RSVP begins road to faith

A year ago, Larry Lathers accepted an invitation that would change his life.

One Baptism leads to another for young mother

When Whitney Sysol had her son, Brycen, baptized in October 2016, she didn’t know anything about the Catholic religion.

New mother enters Church days after son is born

If there’s one thing Catholics come face-to-face with, it’s that God’s timing is paramount.

Millstone parish shares in young couple's faith story

When Daniel Egan and his fiancee, Jaclyn Mazurowski, exchange wedding vows in Millstone’s St. Joseph Church Oct. 10, 2020, they will begin a new chapter in their ongoing journey toward building a strong, loving and faithful family.

Trenton parishioner sees Church as answered prayer

María de los Ángeles Pelechú remembers going to Mass as a child in her native Guatemala but found something was missing. She believed in God and would climb a hill near her home, where she would witness nature’s beauty.

Hundreds from across two states gather for V Encuentro to discuss Hispanic ministry

Looking to Jesus’ rapport with the Apostles as an example, hundreds of faithful came together April 28 as missionary disciples in an effort to grow Hispanic ministry in the U.S. Church. “Knowing Jesus is a two-way relationship – not only to encounter Jesus, but allowing Jesus to encounter us and …

Livestream event, Bishop to bless donated items for hospitalized children

The Diocese of Trenton’s 2018 Catholic Schools Day of Service campaign, with the theme “Hearts to Hospitals: Hearts to Lead – Hands to Help” will conclude today with a blessing by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., of more than 6,000 items and thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards …

Jane Boyle supports Diocese's works by honoring sister's memory

A promise must never be broken…. Alexander Hamilton. The founding father, when he uttered this maxim, could have had no way of knowing his words would be fulfilled by a modern-day Catholic of the Diocese of Trenton.

Bishop John C. Reiss Memorial Golf Outing set for June 11

The Diocesan Department of Development will sponsor the seventh annual Bishop John C. Reiss Memorial Golf Outing June 11 at Spring Lake Golf Club, 901 Warren Ave., Spring Lake Heights, to benefit the Harris Family Charitable Trust for the Aged, Infirmed and Disabled Priests of the Diocese of Trenton.

CCC funds to support diocesan Communications work

The Diocese of Trenton joins with other dioceses across the country in encouraging support for the annual Catholic Communication Campaign collection slated for the weekend of May 12-13.The collection, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, allows Catholics an opportunity to support evangelization of the Gospel message through …

Catholic Charities opens new satellite Family Growth office in Ocean Township

The Family Growth Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton in Monmouth and Ocean Counties has reached a dual milestone of providing outreach to children and families who have experienced physical, sexual, social and emotional abuse.


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