IN FOCUS
The Church's long-fought battle to end poverty
In 2007, just a few years after the serial disasters of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Catholic Charities USA launched the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America, setting the ambitious goal of “Cutting Poverty in Half by 2020.”
God’s love is still the heart of creative Christmas celebrations
Experience Christmas and Advent in new ways this year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remembering the Diocese's deceased clergy
In commemoration of the month of All Souls, The Monitor Magazine staff warmly invites our readers to prayerfully remember all the faithfully departed bishops, priests and deacons who served in the Diocese of Trenton.
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.
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