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The Church, The Media And Us
The reporting of the news “should always be true and complete, within the bounds of justice and charity.”
What responsibility do Catholics have to use the media for good?
From the earliest days of mass communications, the Church has astutely monitored its potential to both advance the Gospel and serve others, and conversely, to spread evils such as hate, racism and immorality.
Catholics called to fight disinformation, serve common good in use of media
“A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.”
Best practices, ideas to be positive influence on social media
How do you know if the information you are reading or hearing – and sharing – is coming from legitimate sources?
Priests continue innovative shepherding during COVID
With social distancing measures still in place, including the shuttering of all parish churches, priests of the Trenton Diocese continue to find innovative ways to support their flocks and communities.
Morris Hall chaplain, staff diligently serve, safeguard senior residents
As chaplain of Morris Hall, Lawrenceville, Father Angelo Amaral is accustomed to seeing a daily stream of family members and friends visit loved ones in the Catholic, multi-level health care complex that serves the senior population.
Isolated, those on front lines uplifted as priests bring Blessed Sacrament within monstrance
The priests of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish have a practice of visiting the elderly, ill and homebound parishioners every month.
Diocese’s youth, adults jump into action to help others during COVID-19 pandemic
Chenxi Mark Boa has raised the bar on what it means to be an international student.
Amid restrictions, Church finds ways to walk with those who grieve
Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult under any circumstances for family members faced not only with grief but organizing a funeral, say diocesan clergy and funeral directors.
Bishop O’Connell a steady public presence during pandemic
Extending his outreach through both diocesan and secular media outlets, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., let readers and listeners know his thoughts and prayers are ever with them, ...
Students, teachers quickly adapt to virtual way of learning
Though schools may have been forced to close doors at physical locations for the time being, Diocese of Trenton teachers, principals and students are continuing their studies through long-distance learning during the COVID-19 crisis.
Teachers offer advice on keeping students, parents on schedule
With long-distance learning a new reality for families with school-age students, two Catholic school teachers in the Diocese of Trenton give their advice on how to keep students – and parents – on track for a successful school year.
Quarantine a good time to get close to Lord, retreat leaders say
Though everyone across the globe has been instructed to keep a healthy distance away from one another during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one who can still be kept very close at hand.
Emotional effects of social distancing far-reaching
What can we do to minimize the effects of social isolation when that seems to be the best hope of keeping people safe from COVID-19?
Current circumstances are not permanent, Bishop says on radio show
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has some advice for those feeling anxiety during these turbulent times.
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