VOCATIONS
Trenton-born religious to assume leadership in congregation
A Trenton native is poised to take up the mantle of service in her religious order this July.
Seminarians learn more from their leaders' lives than words, Pope says
Seminarians can learn more from the way their bishops, rectors, spiritual directors and formators live than from what they say, Pope Francis said.
Collaborative effort to end human trafficking takes shape in West Africa
Clergy, women religious and laypeople pledged to strengthen existing networks...
Father Rjoy Ballacillo ordained to priesthood
Moments before he would become a priest, the Rev. Mr. Rjoy Ballacillo listened intently to the First Reading from Jeremiah.
Pope dedicates June prayers for soon-to-be newlyweds
While uncertainty in the world may deter young couples, the vocational call to marriage is a risk worth taking.
As June 5 ordination nears, Deacon Ballacillo reflects on path to priestly vocation
When Rjoy Ballacillo was ordained a traditional deacon last year, he said he “felt real joy in knowing this is what God wants me to do.”
Being a catechist is a vocation, Pope says in establishing formal ministry
Calling for formal recognition of "those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis," Pope Francis has instituted the "ministry of catechist."
New interactive vocations website invites men to explore priestly calling
When it comes to discerning a call to the priesthood, Rev. Mr. Rjoy Ballacillo has some advice.
All consecrated persons called to be ‘present-day Samaritans’
On Feb. 2, 2021, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Day of Consecrated Life in the Catholic Church.
In feeding others, Diocese’s seminarian finds added perspective on vocation
“An eye-opening experience.” That’s how Adam Johnson, a seminarian from the Trenton Diocese, described the four hours he and 15 fellow seminarian
As counselor, Father Padovani adds new dimension to missionary work
Ask Father Martin H. Padovani about the “one-eighty” he made early in his priesthood ...
Trenton Diocese priest honored by his alma mater with alumni award
For Father Edward J. Griswold, it came as a surprise when he learned he had been named the recipient of the Robert F. Leavitt Award for Leadership in Pastoral Excellence by St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore.
Vocations in Diocese being furthered through small groups, plans for new website
As far as God is concerned, vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life are on his timetable, irrespective of any global pandemic or civil unrest. Thanks to his timing, the process of discernment has continued steadily in the Diocese of Trenton.
Vocations Awareness Week a chance to renew faith during COVID
November’s weeklong celebration of vocations will highlight the beauty of a call to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life – a call that transcends even global pandemics.
Bishop celebrates Mass with SVD community
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Mass Oct. 19 with the Society of the Divine Word community in their Bordentown residence to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the arrival of their first missionary in America.
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