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Jeff Cavins to speak on suffering, hope during visit to Diocese
This fall, internationally renowned speaker and author Jeff Cavins will visit St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Marlton, to offer his presentation “When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding.”
Summer religious education programs draw Bishop to Toms River, Holmdel
Ask people to give accurate, off-the-cuff responses to questions such as “What is the Old Testament?” and “What is the New Testament?” and chances are they would have to take a minute … or two … or longer … and think about it.
Summer catechesis a growing trend in Diocese's parishes
It’s 8:30 a.m., and St. Benedict School is buzzing with activity as students arrive, eagerly making their way to their classrooms. They’re ready to learn, and yes, it’s July.
Storms in Diocese cause inconvenience, but damage not long-lasting
The aftermath of severe storms and damaging winds July 22 lingered several days, with just over 7,000 customers still without power at press time July 25. A significant portion of the more than 325,000 affected reside within the Trenton Diocese.
Black and Indian Missions office thanks Diocese
In response to the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection held March 10, the first Sunday of Lent, the faithful in parishes across the Diocese donated $96,923.02 to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel among African-American, Native-American and Alaska-Native peoples.
Seminarians share prayer, camaraderie
The seminarians in formation for the priesthood in the Diocese of Trenton gathered for an annual retreat, held the week of July 22 in Loyola Retreat House, Morristown.
Sixteen men called to candidacy in permanent diaconate
Sixteen men were formally accepted as candidates for the permanent diaconate during a Mass celebrated by Bishop John M. Smith Sept. 19 in St. James Church, Pennington.CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
Bishop's, seminarians' Christmas gathering a much-loved tradition
With 27 men pursuing studies for the priesthood in four different seminaries, every opportunity to bring them together as a unit during the course of the year is very important because it helps them to develop fraternal bonds that are meant to deepen and grow after ordination.
Rite of Election to be celebrated Feb. 22
The Rite of Election, an ancient ceremony of public acceptance for those men and women journeying towards full acceptance in the Catholic Church, will be celebrated Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton
Bishop O'Connell to celebrate Mass for Life tomorrow in Trenton
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — Jan. 21, 2016 — Because of forecasted inclement weather and an impending state of emergency declared in our nation’s capital, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will no longer travel to Washington, D.C., tomorrow to participate in the March for Life. Instead, Bishop O’Connell will celebrate Mass for …
Annual Chrism Mass reflects diversity of Diocese's faithful, unity of priests with Bishop
Likening the ministry of the priesthood to that of an artist, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reminded his brother priests that the holy oils he blesses at the Chrism Mass each year are the oils that priests use to “paint the portrait of what a community of faith should be …
At convocation, priests reminded of their call to be of service to others
In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves behind his flock of 99 and goes out in search of the one who is lost. Speaking to some 140 priests at the 2017 Convocation of Priests, Vincentian Father Martin McGeough urged them to consider the parable as a mission …
Diocese's new social services director brings persistence to role
Brenda Rascher admits that the past few months have been a bit of a whirlwind.
Holy Land pilgrimage promises to be sacred experience for priests
For 10 days, 20 priests of the Diocese will travel together on pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Bishop visits summer religious education students in Toms River
Students in summer religious education programs in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, were all smiles July 11 as Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., joined the children and parish catechists for Mass.
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