RESPECT LIFE

And so, we march

A message from Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., Bishop of TrentonWhile standing in a grocery store checkout line recently, I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw the cover of Time magazine which read: “40 Years ago, abortion-rights activists won an epic victory with Roe v. Wade … …

Youth encouraged to participate in Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest

The diocesan Respect Life Ministry invites students in Catholic schools, parish religious education programs and youth ministry programs to participate in the annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest.

Roe v. Wade at 40

‘Dark’ anniversary illuminated by words of hope, faith and courage The 40th anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion was prayerfully commemorated during a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Jan. 22 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

Marchers from diocese brave cold to support life

Hundreds of pro-lifers from the Diocese of Trenton marched with hundreds of thousands of other marchers from around the country Jan. 25 at the 40th annual March for Life.

Rallying for Life

After four decades, NJ pro-lifers still challenge Roe v Wade Biting winds and below freezing temperatures couldn’t chill the spirits of several hundred hardy folks from around the state who rallied in support of life on the steps of the New Jersey State House in Trenton  Jan. 22, the 40th …

Respect Life Mass brings faithful together for prayer and witness

A band of the faithful gathered in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Red Bank, March 9, to re-commit themselves to fighting for the rights of the unborn, and for others who are unable to fight for themselves.

Pro-lifers told to stay hopeful to overcome 'shrine to personal choice'

WASHINGTON -- The winter storm that dealt a chilly body blow from the Great Plains to the East Coast may have rendered Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia unable to come to Washington to celebrate the Jan. 22 closing Mass of the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life, but the …

2014 Loving Life Logo Contest Winner announced

When Rachel Rogers of Monsignor Donovan High School reflects on why she chose for her logo, she simply said that she thought "it shows the connection of a mother and child, and that life is valuable."

For contest winner, new logo is all about the bonds of love

When Rachel Rogers considered entering the 2014 Loving Life Logo Contest, she reflected on the theme and asked herself a question: What does “loving life” really mean?

Weather did not hinder pro-lifers

Despite the weather-induced State of Emergency called for by NJ Governor Chris Christie, some representatives of the Diocese of Trenton were able to take part in the March for Life in Washington, Jan. 22.

'Open your hearts to life'

Respect for life was creatively expressed by students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Catholic schools, religious education programs and youth groups throughout the Diocese, as they participated in the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care’s annual Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Contest.

"Open Your Hearts to Life!"

Grace can be defined as God’s gift given to us without our meriting it. Grace fills us with God’s life and love and helps us live as God wants us to. I believe that if we embrace this gift, our hearts will be open to life.

My Dad's Story

My Pop-Pop and MeMom prayed for a baby for many years. Then they decided to adopt a baby.

Respect Life

Life is the most precious gift that God has given each of us. We should live life to the fullest each day.

Protect Those Who Cannot Protect Themselves

The discussion of rights is important. There are many popular rights movements in our time and in the previous century, like women’s and black rights. But I think that we should also be focusing on the rights of unborn children.


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