DIOCESE
RCIA workshop on Period of Inquiry set for Sept. 29
A workshop for those involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, including coordinators and team members, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 in St. Benedict Parish, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel.
Dayton graduation caps 18 months of prayer, study in groundbreaking program
Five students who completed the University of Dayton’s intense, 18-month virtual learning program in adult faith formation came away with much more than a piece of paper when they graduated July 15 before fellow parishioners in Jackson’s St. Monica Church.
CCDOT sets Guardian Angel Dinner Dance for Sept. 22
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton will hold its 29th annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance Sept. 22 in the Hyatt Regency, Princeton.
Diocese takes part in workshop to prepare for revised Spanish Roman Missal
It’s been nearly seven years since the English translation of the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) – the ritual text of prayers and instruction for the celebration of Mass – was implemented in the United States. Now a revised ritual, Misal Roman, tercera edicion, has been prepared for the country’s Spanish-speaking …
Register now for permanent diaconate information night
Diaconate information sessions for those discerning the vocation of permanent deacon will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 9, both at the Diocesan Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville.
Diocesan-sponsored addiction symposium to address parish role in supporting recovery
A spiritual disease. A crisis of the soul. Those are some ways Father John Stabeno describes how addiction is an epidemic requiring a swift, holistic and comprehensive response. “Pope Francis has said the Church needs to be a field hospital, and if addiction is a spiritual disease then the Church …
Bishop O'Connell to lead historic pilgrimage to Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico City
A dream come true. That was one way the upcoming pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City, with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is being described by those who have been working to make the journey possible. “I was thinking there was no possibility, or that …
Polish archbishop visits Bishop O'Connell
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reflects on his visit with Archbishop Waclaw Depo: “It was an honor and privilege to welcome Archbishop Waclaw Depo of the Polish Metropolitan Archdiocese of Czestochowa to my home for lunch on Thursday, August 9. What a delightful man and what a wonderful, historic post …
From Bishop O'Connell: A response to recent reports about the sexual abuse of minors by clergy
Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., published the following message Aug. 16 on diocesan media and has asked that it be read during all Masses the weekend of Aug. 18 and 19: As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I share with our faithful and clergy of the Diocese the revulsion, …
Bishop O'Connell celebrates Mass in Belmar after gazebo gathering canceled
The Mass at the Belmar Beach gazebo may have been canceled due to inclement weather Aug. 19, but rain didn't stop Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., from visiting with the Shore community. Instead, Bishop O’Connell celebrated the 10 a.m. Mass in St. Rose Church, Belmar.
Cursillo Mass planned in Hamilton parish
As part of its quarterly outreach to the Diocese, the Trenton Cursillo Movement will host a Cursillo Diocesan Mass at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 in St. Raphael-Holy Angels Church, Hamilton.
Annual collection for CUA to be taken Sept. 8-9
Parishes across the Diocese of Trenton will have the opportunity to show their support of the only institution of high education founded by the U.S. bishops and chartered by the Vatican by Pope Leo in 1887 during the weekend of Sept. 8-9 with the annual National Collection for The Catholic …
Father Emmett Carroll remembered for his great faith, fortitude, loving kindness
Family, friends, fellow Conventual Franciscans and diocesan clergy gathered with hundreds of faithful in St. Junipero Serra Parish Aug. 25 to celebrate the legacy of Conventual Franciscan Father Emmett Joseph Carroll, who died Aug. 20 at age 93. “He showed us how much he loved us, and he allowed us …
Funeral services scheduled for Deacon Normand C. Bailey
Deacon Normand C. Bailey, who holds the distinction of serving as the first ordained permanent deacon in St. Rose Parish, Belmar, died Aug. 25 in Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.
Middletown parish to host NJ Catholic Charismatic Conference
Plans are well underway for the 51st annual New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference, “Jesus Is Lord!” to be held 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 8 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Sept. 22 in St. Mary Mother of God Church, Middletown.
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