VOCATIONS
Special anniversaries observed by Diocese's deacons
Ever since the permanent diaconate was established in the Diocese of Trenton in 1977, Catholic men have continuously responded to the call to ordained ministry through the reception of the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Priests of Diocese marking special anniversaries
The Diocese of Trenton is blessed to have a contingent of men who have committed to a priestly vocation. Following is a listing of those marking notable anniversaries to the priesthood in 2020.
Father Amora’s legacy: living what he preaches
As Father Silvano “Ben” Amora prepares to retire after 43 years of active priestly ministry serving in the Philippines and in the Trenton Diocese, he happily reflects on what he considers to be one of his greatest accomplishments ...
Annual Lives of Faith celebrates clergy anniversaries, retirements
The Monitor’s annual LIVES OF FAITH section has just been published, featuring profiles on priests celebrating 25- and 50-year anniversaries as well as those who are retiring.
Father José Fernández-Bangueses looks forward to active retirement after 50 years of priesthood
Father José Fernández-Bangueses reflects on his 50 years of priestly ministry as being an experience too fulfilling to simply ease out of parish life and into retirement.
Father Lukaszewski approaches retirement with trust in the Lord
In the weeks leading up to July 1, the day he would retire as pastor of St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville, Father Stanley P. Lukaszewski spent some time thinking about all he’s experienced in his 41 years of priesthood.
Ten years of ‘loving and serving the Lord Jesus and his people'
On July 30, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will mark the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the episcopacy, less than two months after being named Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton.
Msgr. Peter Kochery’s long priestly ministry continues to flourish in retirement
For Msgr. Peter Kochery, the seeds of his priestly vocation were planted at an early age – during Mass with his bishop as a young teenager in India.
Gratitude the operative feeling for Father Zec’s half-century vocation
Father John J. Zec happily admits that the people he has met during his ministry are among the best memories of his 50-year priesthood.
With sights set on business, Father Santangelo instead follows faith
It’s easy when you look back on your life, and all the steps are in place, to see God’s plan,” Father Michael A. Santangelo said as he reflected on his 25 years of priestly ministry. “It is a graced moment.”
Father Sumanga reflects on service, fraternity, teachable moments
Ask Father Oscar B. Sumanga to pinpoint highlights of his 25 years as a priest, and he responds with one – everything.
Father Valle continues to grow in his ‘forever priesthood’
Father Miguel D. Valle views his priesthood as one in which he is constantly looking ahead.
Men interested in priesthood invited to discernment BBQ with Bishop
To help foster a call to the priesthood, the Diocese will host a vocation discernment barbecue, which will include Mass with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Diocese welcomes newest priest with ordination of Father Sansevere
As newly ordained Father Stephen Sansevere knelt before the Diocese of Trenton’s shepherd, he was reminded of two of the Church’s holy Sacraments: The Sacrament of Holy Orders and that of Matrimony.
Six new deacons poised for service after being ordained by Bishop O’Connell
For the Diocese of Trenton’s six new deacons, there were a number of firsts that came with their June 20 Ordination Day.
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