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Christopher Pinto ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop O'Connell
“I’ve been praying for your son for so long,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said warmly as he welcomed Anthony and Rita Pinto May 19 in St. Raphael Church, Hamilton, to the transitional diaconate ordination for their son, Christopher. “It’s a very emotional day,” Rita Pinto shared, as her husband …
Defend the faith, hundreds hear at Hispanic Pentecost celebration
Before one can actually go about defending the Catholic faith, he or she must be well-versed and wish to continually learn about it as well. Defending the faith begins with a desire to learn more about and better understand the religion founded by Christ himself, Martin Zavala said in his …
Time for rest, reflection and camaraderie highlight Bishop's retreat for soon-to-be priests
The weeks leading up to June 2 are a busy, yet prayerful time for the four men who will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Annual Marian tradition brings Bishop together with Filipino community
For the past seven years, Filipino Catholics from throughout the Diocese and beyond have upheld two beloved native traditions.
During Memorial Day Mass, faithful remember dearly departed, offer prayers for peace in the world
“We gather together to celebrate the memory of those who gave their lives in defense of our country. We pray together the greatest prayer on the face of the earth, the holy sacrifice of the Mass,” Msgr. James H. Dubell said, as he welcomed those who gathered for the annual Mass …
Diocese of Trenton responded generously
Part of the $59 million donated by U.S. Catholics to disaster relief in 2017 was more than $800,000 that parishioners in the Diocese of Trenton gave in support of relief effort following Hurricane Harvey.
Bishop returning to Theology on Tap June 19 in Princeton
Princeton Area Young Adults, a ministry of St. Paul Parish, Princeton, is once again looking forward to hosting Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., for the June 19 session of Theology on Tap, 7 p.m. at Triumph Brewery, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton.
Senior Spirituality Day slated for July 18
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass to be held at the annual “Senior Spirituality and So Much More” Day, slated for July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square. Sponsored by the diocesan Department of Pastoral …
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Four men ordained to sacred priesthood by Bishop O'Connell
“It’s an interesting coincidence that directly behind the Bishop’s chair is a depiction of the bishop ordaining,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said June 2, gesturing to the stained-glass window behind him in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. “Between this window, and that window,” he said, pointing to …
Clergy Appointments
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following clergy appointments:
Bishop Ahr Grant recipients named
Ten parishes, organizations and agencies that serve the people of the Diocese of Trenton were awarded a total of $10,000 in grants from the 2018 Bishop George W. Ahr Endowment Fund.
Bishop O'Connell calls for prayers after 22 injured in Trenton shooting at all-night arts festival
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is asking for prayers in the wake of a mass shooting June 17 during an all-night art fair in Trenton. “The epidemic of gun violence has struck once again, this time close to home,” Bishop O’Connell said.
Peter's Pence Collection end of June
The Diocese of Trenton will join with sister dioceses around the nation to take up the annual Peter’s Pence Collection at all Masses during the weekend of June 30-July 1.
Missionaries to share experiences with faithful during summer months
Ever hear of the Diocese of Gikongoro? How about the Diocese of Ijebu-Ode or the Diocese of Morogoro? Perhaps not, but there are plentiful opportunities now and during the summer months for faithful to broaden their knowledge about the people and works of the Church in these places and many …
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