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Days of Prayer, Love and Forgiveness
Ten years ago, faithful around the diocese came to their parish churches and prayed for comfort, for steadiness as they reeled in the wake of the September 11 terror attacks.
Join the pilgrimage from home
On Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, more than 2,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Trenton will gather in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. for a day of prayer and a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. and priests of the diocese.If you …
'This is a Sacred Place'
As daylight streamed through the large picturesque windows in a foyer area known as the “Small Tower” in St. David the King Parish, West Winsdor, parishioners solemnly gathered with their pastor, Father Timothy Capewell, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and witness …
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish prays for healing and peace
When parishioners from St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, gathered for 10 a.m. Mass on Sept. 11, they were greeted in the church entry by a display of pictures, prayers and firefighter gear. These simple, but solemn, memorials were created by parishioners to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 …
Retreat House September 11 ceremony seeks peace not vengeance
Peace and remembrance were the themes of the 10th anniversary of a Sept. 11 memorial Holy Hour at San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch.
Visit to Mary's House rich in meaning for many pilgrims
It was a day that held significant meaning for the thousands of faithful who traveled from the Trenton Diocese to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17.
Catechists recognized for ministry of faith building
The Office of Catechesis was recently reconfigured to be the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization, reminding us that we don’t just teach the facts of the Church, which we do, but we also lead people to Christ. Through catechesis of the children our hope is that we are also drawing …
Catechetical professional day is a time for introductions
In anticipation of the new school year, directors and coordinators of religious education representing 74 parishes across the diocese assembled Aug. 17 for a professional day where they were introduced to both a revised curriculum, and to the new vicar for Catholic Education, Father Douglas A. Freer.
First Mass for all in catechetical ministry Nov. 12
The gifts and talents of all persons who serve in the ministry of catechesis will be recognized in a special and prayerful way at the first-ever diocesan Mass for All in Catechetical Ministry to be celebrated Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Msgr. Smith recalled for his abiding faith, good humor and gift of song
Msgr. Alfred D. Smith, who died at age 87 on Sept. 12, was remembered for his deep faith and the ability to share it by clergy, family and scores of former parishioners during a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Sept. 12 in St. Rose …
Msgr. Alfred D. Smith, was pastor of Belmar parish for 25 years
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. in St. Rose Church, Belmar, for Msgr. Alfred D. Smith, who died Sept. 12.
Rosemary O'Connor, longtime religion teacher at Holy Cross High
Rosemary O’Connor, who was a religion teacher in Holy Cross High School, Delran, for 25 years, died Sept. 8 in Philadelphia at age 65.
Herbert had many years of service with Catholic Charities
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. in St. James Church, Pennington, for Michael J. Herbert, who died Sept. 12 in his Titusville home. He was 73.
Bishop O'Connell exhorts new deacon candidates to step forward with joy
Before Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., formally accepted the class of 15 men as candidates for the diocesan diaconate formation program, he offered the clear and direct words of guidance on the vocation they are about to pursue.
Asbury Park parishes present recommendations to Bishop O'Connell
Culminating nearly two years of study, including 10 months of consultation with an Interparish Pastoral Commission, pastors from the Asbury Park area Catholic parishes, and their IPC members, presented their parish restructuring recommendations to Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., during an evening prayer service and dinner in the diocesan pastoral …
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