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Anniversary celebrates Upper Room as harbor of hope, place of prayer
For 40 years the Upper Room Spiritual Center in Neptune has been a source of prayer, community and education for faithful in the Trenton Diocese and beyond.
Korean parish community in Eatontown hosts World Mission Sunday Mass
Immaculate Conception parishioner Rosa Lee is grateful for being able to worship and celebrate the Sacraments in her native language, Korean, because, she says, it helps bring the parish community together. “We can share his love with others,” said Lee, whose Eatontown parish serves as a spiritual home to Korean …
Pastoral Care Week celebrated Oct. 21-27
The Diocese of Trenton joined other diocesan communities around the country in marking Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 21-27.
Spirituality of service focus of annual convocation for deacons
Surrounded by brother deacons whose ranks they seek to join, five men from the four counties of the Diocese took a meaningful step on their journey Oct. 27 when they were formally accepted by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., as candidates for the diocesan diaconate program.
Bishop celebrates Mass as Our Lady of Guadalupe torches begin month-long pilgrimage
To hear Nelson Abru explain it, there is a very important message accompanying the 15 torches on their journey across the Diocese for Las Antorchas Guadalupanas. “As Mary carried the Light of Christ, we need to bring the Light of Christ forward. We need to share this Good News with …
A message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., on the mass killing in a Pittsburgh synagogue
The devastating tragedy in Pittsburgh and the senseless loss of life at the Tree of Life Synagogue make it horribly clear, once again, that the effects of such hatred and violence are felt by us all, here at home and around the world. Hatred and the evil it generates, however, …
OUR DIOCESE TODAY: A reminder on upcoming holy days of obligation
The Solemnity of All Saints, Thursday, November 1, and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Saturday, December 8, are holy days of obligation for all Catholics.
Champions for Life Hendricks, Father Padovani celebrated at annual gala
Rachel Hendricks, a mother of five and longtime advocate for the unborn, delivered a call to action to the dozens of teens in the Spring Lake Heights banquet hall Oct. 28. “Our Church needs you, and our communities need you,” she said during the 29th annual Champions for Life awards …
A reflection from Bishop O'Connell on All Saints, All Souls Days
Many times during the course of the year, I visit the graves of my parents. I bring flowers or small plants to place there in loving memory as I pray for them. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays bring me there, as well as other days with no particular significance. As memories …
Relics of St. Pio to visit Diocese of Trenton
After an historic 2017 U.S. tour, relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina – also known as Padre Pio – will resume a series of 2018 visits, making a Nov. 13 stop at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold. Public veneration of St. Pio’s relics will be available from 10 …
Sister Agnes Marie Gunn, former secretary for community relations, delegate for religious
Sister of St. Joseph Agnes Marie Gunn, who formerly served in several positions in the Diocese of Trenton including as secretary of community relations and delegate for religious, died Oct. 19 in St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown, Pa. She was 90.
Leading children to Christ is priority for Dominica Vullo
As a parish catechetical leader Dominica Vullo maintains there is a top priority when it comes to helping to form children and their families in the Catholic faith.
Guadalupe torches double as interest grows
Celebrating its third year in the Diocese of Trenton, the pilgrimage of Las Antorchas Guadalupanas – the torches of Guadalupe – has already begun in all four counties, with a few noteworthy changes.
CCHD is reminder to faithful to serve the poor, priest says
Father John C. Garrett offers a compelling reason on why faithful from throughout the Diocese should consider helping those less fortunate by contributing to the annual 2018 Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
Catholic agencies appreciate support from 2017 CCHD funds
Six Catholic social service agencies located within the Diocese of Trenton providing a range of assistance to people in need have been awarded monetary grants through the 2017 Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
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