FAMILY LIFE

Pope Francis institutes day to honor grandparents, elderly; Bishop to celebrate special Mass

Following his Jan. 31 Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis announced a World Day for Grandparents...

Diocese's observance of NFP Awareness Week features speaker series

The Diocese of Trenton Department of Evangelization and Family Life will join with U.S. bishops and faithful ...

Bishop to celebrate Masses honoring milestone anniversaries in 2020, 2021

This fall, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is once again looking forward to celebrating Masses with married couples ...

Supporting women in the transition to motherhood

With my second child due at the end of the summer, ...

Bishops OK draft of framework for marriage, family life ministry

The U.S. bishops approved a draft document that provides a pastoral framework meant to ...

Mission: Jersey will resume this summer for young people

This summer, young people in grades 8-12 from throughout the Diocese are once again invited to live out their Catholic faith and help people in need.

Museum of Family Prayer opens 2021 contest to create best Mary Garden

The Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton is now accepting entries for its second annual Mary Garden Contest. 

Museum of Family Prayer opens 2021 contest to create best Mary Garden

The Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton is now accepting entries for its second annual Mary Garden Contest.

Religious Freedom Week to promote ‘solidarity’ with persecuted, prayerful response

Drawing upon inspiration from great saints who remained faithful in the face of adversity, ...

Two-year Encounter Ministries course coming to Middletown parish

The Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal is gaining a new partner in its mission to promote growth in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Physical activity, sense of humor keep retired farmer fit, healthy at 93

John Sloot, 93, lives by the adage ...

Accompaniment and care make the real difference

Recently, a 50-year-old nurse was diagnosed with stomach cancer. 

Three sisters baptized together look forward to future with faith, hope

Just a few seconds after walking into her home, there is no doubt that Sopia Grate is Catholic.

St. Francis family adds three daughters, equaling an immeasurable love

When God asks one to respond with an extraordinary yes, those who agree often have no idea how deep that yes will go.

St. Rose student embraces faith, positivity, hard work on recovery journey

Undeterred by the strenuous task of physical therapy, Sam Jarmer continues to rebound from the life-changing injury he endured nearly two years ago.  


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