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Monitor readers help solve mystery photo
This photo of Bishop George W. Ahr (1950-1979) and an unidentified woman at a commencement ceremony was wrapped in mystery until readers of The Monitor were able to lend their knowledge.
Father Cordisco remembered for faith, friendship, pride in family
Throughout his nearly 60 years of priestly ministry, Trinitarian Father Philip Aloysius Cordisco was known for his deep faith, devotion to prayer, dedication to the religious community he served and love of family.
Pastoral Care training program inaugurates new year of offerings
The 2018-2019 Pastoral Care Training Program, which is designed primarily to train volunteers who visit the sick on behalf of their parish communities, inaugurated its 10th year and new series of weekend workshops Nov. 17 with some 30 participants in attendance.
'The Lord is with you,' 1,000 hear during Our Lady of Guadalupe procession, Mass
Gene and Paula Kotowski know where they hope to be next December – taking part in the fourth annual Our Lady of Guadalupe torch procession and Mass in the heart of Trenton. “We’ll be back again. It was beautiful … to see the devotion and to hear the prayers being …
Bishop on pilgrimage with faithful in Mexico
A day after the Our Lady of Guadalupe torches came together in Trenton in celebration of the Blessed Mother, faithful from the Diocese and beyond set off on pilgrimage to Mexico to grow closer to the Patroness of the Americas.
Blue Ribbon schools saluted by state Board of Education
The elation sparked in October by the announcement that five schools in the Trenton Diocese were named 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools showed no sign of abating Dec. 5, as each was formally recognized for the achievement by the state Department of Education.
Travelers on pilgrimage with Bishop in Mexico moved by Guadalupe story, spirituality of others
When Maria Arriola, parishioner of St. Joseph, Trenton, visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, she had a specific mission – to dedicate her son to the Blessed Mother, keeping a promise she had made many years ago. “I asked for a miracle to have a …
Diocese contributes $12K to Rice Bowl
In a letter written to Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and dated Oct. 30, Catholic Relief Services extended their appreciation to the faithful of the Trenton Diocese who contributed $12,245.21 to the Baltimore-based charity’s CRS Rice Bowl program.
New pastoral institute aims to train parishioners, build Hispanic ministries
In an effort to help Spanish-speaking ministry leaders, or potential leaders, develop practical skills for use in parish ministry, a new pastoral institute is being introduced across the Diocese beginning in January.
Welcoming parish, family support, aid Ramlal's faith
Carmen Ramlal grew up in a Hindu family. Nevertheless, when she decided to become Catholic, her family stood by her and supported her decision.
Deceased deacons to be remembered at Mass
A Memorial Mass for deceased deacons will be celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Veronica Church, 4215 Hwy. 9 N., Howell.
Bishop at Mass for Life: 'Inalienable rights' not open for interpretation
Commemorating a day of sorrow for lives lost with hopeful prayers for a changed future, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated the annual Mass for Life Jan. 22 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. “The tragedy of abortion, my sisters and brothers in Christ, has continued to repeat …
OUR DIOCESE TODAY: In annual Mass, Bishop O'Connell cites inalienable rights' for every human life
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Mass Jan. 22 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, to mark the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, and the Church’s designation as the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
Prayerful Gathering
Two of the Diocese of Trenton’s newly ordained priests Father Christopher Dayton, center, and Father Michael DeSaye, right celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome with Trenton priest Father Kevin Kimtis who is studying at Ecclesiastical Academy.
Funeral services scheduled for Father Emmett Joseph Carroll, OFM. Conv.
Conventual Franciscan Father Emmett Joseph Carroll, who will be remembered for his longtime ties to the Trenton Diocese as a native of Toms River, and a graduate of the town’s St. Joseph School as well as his many years of service as a priest in parishes in the Trenton Diocese, …
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