DIOCESE
Walk of Hope scheduled for May
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.
Rosary, May Crowning events planned
In the Catholic Church, the month of May is known as Mary’s month. Here is a list of diocesan parishes that are honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of Jesus and as their Heavenly Mother with celebrations:
Knights project brings children, seminarians together in prayer
Walt Whitman once wrote, “The art of art, the glory of expression, and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.” The 19th century poet and essayist might well enjoy the simplicity and glorious expressions emanating from the pens, pencils and even crayons of youth in the Diocese of …
Annual retreat calls pastoral caregivers to serve freely and with love
Ministry support, prayer and learning highlighted the annual diocesan Pastoral Care Retreat May 4 as 100 parish visitors to the sick, chaplains, clergy, religious, family caregivers, volunteers and health care professionals gathered in San Alfonso Retreat Center, West End, for a daylong retreat led by Vincentian Father Martin McGeough.
Bishop O'Connell, NJCC chief discuss key legislative topics over breakfast with elected officials
May 9 was a special day for Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and the Diocese of Trenton, as the Bishop hosted local New Jersey Legislators from Districts 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15 and 30 at a breakfast in his home. Deacon Patrick Brannigan, executive director of the New Jersey …
Providence House Domestic Violence Services opens new Westampton location
Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton’s Providence House Domestic Violence Services held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony May 11th for its new location on Rancocas Road in Westampton.
Milestone RCIA anniversary celebrates journey of faith, looks to future
In the 30 years since the U.S. Bishops mandated that the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults serve as the formal process of conversion for adults, hundreds of thousands have sought and gained entry into the Catholic Church through its ministrations.
Morris Hall plans open house for volunteers
Morris Hall Senior Care Communities, Lawrenceville has a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Bishop issues decrees for seven parish mergers
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., gathered with diocesan officers May 15 to formally sign the decrees for the mergers that will create seven new parish communities out of 14. The mergers, which take effect July 1, 2018, are part of a multi-year implementation phase that followed the Diocese’s Faith in …
Memorial Day Mass to be celebrated May 26
A diocesan Memorial Day Mass will be offered in remembrance of all deceased relatives and friends at St. Mary’s Cemetery and Mausoleum May 26 at 10 a.m., 1200 Cedar Lane (enter grounds on South Olden Avenue and exit on Cedar Lane), Trenton.
Pilot adult faith formation training proves to be fruitful learning tool
For Terry Evanko, talking with others about her Catholic faith and the strong, loving relationship she has with God comes naturally.
Diocese hosts day of appreciation, learning for administrative professionals
Administrative professionals in parishes, Catholic schools and religious education program settings have a wide range of roles and responsibilities to fulfill.
Christopher Pinto to be ordained as transitional deacon
Christopher Pinto, who once served as a public school band director and music teacher, will now follow a different maestro and adhere to a different score. Pinto is the son of Anthony and Rita, and brother to older siblings, Michael and Lorraine. His home parish is Hamilton’s St. Raphael-Holy Angels. …
'Humanae Vitae,' NFP workshops slated
The Diocese will sponsor two events in July to clarify Catholic teaching on married love and the transmission of life. Both are slated during Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, a national, educational campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that this year runs July 22-28.
Bishop O'Connell to ordain four men to priesthood June 2
Four men who have been called by the Lord to follow in his footsteps will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., during a 10 a.m. Mass June 2 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
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