DIOCESE

Words of St. Paul VI inspire new Appeal campaign

During his 15-year pontificate, notably throughout the Second Vatican Council, St. Paul VI worked tirelessly as a prophetic witness to the joy of the Gospel and the communion of the Body of Christ.

A message from Bishop O'Connell on the Annual Catholic Appeal

During his time of shepherding the Church, Pope St. Paul VI called all to holiness and a response in faith to meet the spiritual and material needs of others.

Heartfelt stories of choosing life shared in new diocesan video

A couple that struggles with infertility gets pregnant with twins, only to be told the children will likely not survive. A father’s experience of having his newborn son grip his finger, only to pass away 83 hours into his little life.

Assisted suicide bill moves forward in Trenton

Pro-life advocates were dealt a setback Feb. 7 as legislation that would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives advanced in the state Legislature. By a vote of 6-3, the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee voted in favor of the “Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill …

Two Renowned Administrators Announce State-wide New Jersey Compensation Program for Victims of Church Sexual Abuse of Minors

Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille S. Biros, two noted victims’ compensation experts, have been named Administrators of a New Jersey state-wide Compensation Program – approved and supported by all five Roman Catholic Dioceses located in the state.

On World Day of Sick, volunteers reflect on the graces gained in helping the infirm

Morning Masses are always well attended in Morris Hall Chapel, tucked into the heart of the 40-acre diocesan health care campus in Lawrenceville.


A message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., regarding the published list of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor

As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I write to share with you a preliminary list that the Diocese has compiled of clergy ordained for/incardinated in the Diocese of Trenton who have been credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor. This preliminary list will be updated as more information …

Recruitment fair for potential catechetical leadership positions planned

With an eye toward reaching individuals in parishes who have an interest in leading a parish religious education program, the diocesan Department of Catechesis is sponsoring a recruitment fair March 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Diocesan Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville.

Morris Hall residents unite in World Day of the Sick commemoration

Well before the start of Mass in the chapel of Morris Hall, Lawrenceville, residents gathered not only inside the sacred space but in the spacious hallway outside and upstairs choir loft for prayer and fellowship.

Young people shine in annual Diocesan Respect Life contest

The respect that elementary school students from around the Diocese have for all life was lovingly and creatively reflected in the works they submitted for the annual diocesan Respect Life contest.

2019 Annual Catholic Appeal adopts instruction of St. Paul VI

Faithful in parishes across the Diocese of Trenton will be asked to reflect on the teaching of St. Paul VI as the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal is introduced at Masses Feb. 23 and 24.  As related in a message for the Appeal from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., St. Paul …

Ash Wednesday collection to support the Catholic Church in Central and Eastern Europe

WASHINGTON • The annual special Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be taken up in most dioceses on Ash Wednesday, March 6.

Rite of Election to mark major milestone for those on faith journeys

Every year on the first Sunday in Lent, bishops throughout the world welcome those who are preparing to join the Catholic Church.

Annual conference calls men of all generations to rebuild the Church

Noted author Curtis Martin opened the annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference by inviting all to step forward on behalf of the Church. Referring to the Apostles who responded to Jesus, Martin said, “Each had a love for Christ, and all lived with the radical fact that he was …


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