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Bishop O'Connell calls for prayers to end infanticide
The U.S. Senate recently failed to pass the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act – legislation that prohibits infanticide by ensuring that a child born alive following an attempted abortion would receive the same degree of care to preserve her or his life and health as would be given to any other …
Prison ministry coordinator brings Jesus to all he serves
There are two things Peter Haas treasures most about his volunteer experience as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at the Mid-State Correctional Facility in Wrightstown.
AFF ministry to gain support through spring training sessions
Adult Faith Formation Ministry Training sessions begin again this month, providing skill building for those who wish to start or strengthen the ministry in their parish.
RCIA Lenten retreat slated for April
The diocesan Department of Catechesis is sponsoring a Lenten retreat day, “Prayer, Fasting and Works of Service,” for all parish Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults team members, elect and candidates April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mother of Mercy Parish’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Campus …
At Rite of Election, Bishop assures faithful new life in Christ is at hand
For Hassan Ahmad, the Easter Vigil will mark both the culmination of a long quest for faith and a new beginning. Born in Pakistan to a Muslim family, he was not actively engaged in faith when he arrived in Princeton University to study political theory. But after finding “people who …
Diocese warns of donation scam using pastor's name
The Diocese of Trenton has issued an alert regarding reports of email and text scams that will use the name of a pastor to solicit funds in the form of gift cards or cash donations.
Annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement set for April 30
“Support your local police” is a slogan often seen on billboards, T-shirts and even lawn signs.
Hope is key to Church healing, says speaker at Priest Spirituality Day
“What the Church needs today is courageous unrest … It needs the courage to seek what is great, and so to become worthy of it … What we need most as a Church today is the virtue of hope.”
Knights Assembly honors seminarians at annual dinner
When an organization known for its charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism reaches out in prayerful and financial support to men studying for the priesthood, both sides reap the rewards.
Retreat Day for Caregivers slated for May 3
All those who serve others in ministry are invited to an all-day retreat, “Replenishing the Minister: A Day Away for Those who Serve,” May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch.
Chrism Mass to be celebrated April 15 in Co-Cathedral
Faithful from throughout the diocesan family can have the graced opportunity to come together and participate in one of the most solemn and significant liturgies in the Church year, the annual Chrism Mass.
Catechetical leader hopefuls look for ways to serve Church
Bill Schmidt is thinking about becoming more involved in his parish, St. Mary of the Lakes, Medford, after he retires from his job in August.
OUR DIOCESE TODAY: Chrism Mass to be live streamed
St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral in Freehold will be filled to capacity April 15 as the Diocese of Trenton gathers for the Chrism Mass.
Save the date for annual golf outing to benefit retired priests
The eighth annual Bishop John C. Reiss Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for June 10.
Knights of Columbus share 'Pride in our Priests' at annual banquet
Faith and fellowship were on the menu April 11 in Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake Heights, as two groups of men integral to the life of the Church gathered for the annual Knights of Columbus “Pride in our Priests” banquet.
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