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Cloudy skies cleared as 80 golfers gathered June 10 to participate in the annual Bishop Reiss Golf Outing to benefit retired priests of the Diocese of Trenton.
The Monitor earns five awards from Catholic Press Association
The Monitor, newspaper of the Diocese of Trenton, was honored with five awards and an honorable mention during the Catholic Press Association’s annual three-day Catholic Media Conference, including a first-place award for Best Reporting on Vocations and third-place recognition for Newspaper of the Year.
Young adults flock to Princeton for Theology on Tap with Bishop O'Connell
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., returned to Theology on Tap in Princeton June 20 for fellowship with young adults of the Diocese, and a discussion that laid bare the realities of the Church by the numbers and what role young adults have to play.
New pastors gain insight into workings of parish life
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and other diocesan leaders recently shared words of wisdom, inspiration and practical guidance with five priests who have been named first-time pastors in the Diocese of Trenton.
Bishop offers support to new St. Francis Medical Center president
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., traveled to St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, June 18 during which he had an opportunity to officially meet the hospital’s new president, Daniel C. Moen, and offer his support for Moen and the continued Catholic mission of the Trenton-based hospital.
Order of Malta urged by Bishop to fulfill destiny
“For a thousand years, our order, the Order of Malta has lived and labored and loved the destiny of John the Baptist in its ministry of pointing to the Lamb of God,” said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., to the dozens of Knights and Dames of Malta seated before him …
Natural Family Planning, encyclical workshops slated for July
There is no dichotomy between new, natural fertility practices and an encyclical from 50 years ago, maintains Peg Hensler, associate director for the diocesan Department of Marriage Ministry and NFP.
Spring Lake pastor becomes a monsignor
Father Harry F. Cullen, pastor of St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish, Spring Lake, is now a monsignor.
St. Vincent de Paul ministries see expansion in new, existing outreaches across Diocese
In parishes across the Diocese of Trenton, St. Vincent de Paul societies have long served those most in need throughout Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties – and in recent months, as need and generosity have grown, conferences have been organized in additional communities.
Trenton Diocese hosts meeting to prepare for Spanish translation of the Roman Missal
The first Sunday of Advent, Dec. 2, will mark a significant milestone in the way Spanish speaking Catholics participate in the celebration of the Mass.
Clergy take seven high-schoolers on vocation trip to New York City
A Mass and tour in New York City's St. Patrick Cathedral and a prayerful visit to One World Trade Center to remember those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, were highlights of a July 5 trip taken by several priests, a seminarian and seven high school students from the Diocese who …
Videos introduce four newest priests to diocesan family
Want an introduction to the four newest priests in our Diocese? It’ll only take about a minute! Four new videos, featuring short interviews with the young men ordained in June by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., are premiering this month on a variety of Diocese of Trenton social media platforms.
At annual Spirituality Day, seniors urged to be ambassadors of faith during Year of Youth
Memories of the past and hopes for the future came together July 18 as 450 older adults gathered for the annual Senior Spirituality Day that focused on “Passing the Faith to the Next Generation.” “The younger generation needs to be reminded of God’s unconditional love,” said Msgr. Sam Sirianni, rector …
Annual picnic fosters camaraderie among Diocese's seminarians
Great food and beautiful weather set the backdrop for a special summer gathering of the Diocese of Trenton’s 17 seminarians the evening of July 19.Hosted by the Diocese on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, the picnic afforded the men, who are pursuing studies in three different …
Rest and Retreat
As part of their seminary formation and preparation for the priesthood, the Diocese’s seminarians gathered for an annual retreat, held the week of July 23 in Loyola Retreat House, Morristown.
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