ISSUES & ADVOCACY

Longtime advocate for death row inmates urges audience to live Gospel of justice

Sister Helen Prejean has seen much change in the criminal justice system and the Church regarding capital punishment

Vatican calls for action to assist people displaced by climate change

Whether people admit it or not, climate change and environmental destruction are forcing millions...

Good Counsel Homes celebrates 10 years of caring for mothers, babies in South Jersey

When “Abigail” arrived at Good Counsel Homes-South Jersey, Riverside, more than three years ago ...

Catholic Charities enlists parishes in Diocese in fight against COVID-19

Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton is playing a key role in the continued fight against COVID-19.

UPDATE: U.S. bishops say relief will help many; lack of Hyde protections 'unconscionable'

The American Rescue Plan Act will provide relief but lacks "protections for the unborn" ...

COVID-19 bill OK'd without Hyde language to prevent funding of abortion

Democratic members of the U.S. Senate were hopeful their version of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package ...

Online templates, giving available for CRS Rice Bowl participation

Catholic faithful are encouraged to participate in the annual Rice Bowl program for those in poverty.

Bill would block taxpayer funding of abortion, make Hyde Amendment permanent

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith has introduced a bill to prohibit use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund abortions.

‘Justice for all’ must include baby in womb, N.J. congressman says

Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, is a regular pro-life champion during the national March for Life, and this year was no different.

In place of national march, faithful honor gift of life at local events

Michele Gonzalez knelt in adoration as Father Richard Osborn led a Eucharistic Procession inside St. Mary Church, Middletown, the afternoon of Jan. 29.

Join Bishop O'Connell for pro-life Mass Jan. 29

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., wraps up a month of prayer and advocacy in defense of unborn children with a videotaped Mass Jan. 29. 

Social service agencies rise to meet pandemic’s cascading effects

As COVID-19 reaches into the new year, a cascade of problems continues to affect individuals, families...

Tsunami of evictions a very real possibility for millions

As winter sets in and a pandemic rages on across the country, millions of financially strapped Americans are facing eviction. Experts are calling what is coming a tsunami.

Diocese’s faithful find alternatives to make voices heard outside March for Life

An abundance of caution during the pandemic will keep the annual caravan of buses from parishes and schools in the Diocese from rolling toward Washington Jan. 29 for the annual March for Life.

UPDATED: Bishop calls for monthlong prayer campaign to end abortion, including statewide day of prayer and fasting

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has set out a plan for prayer and advocacy throughout January in response to the anniversary ...


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