VOCATIONS
Seminarian preaches with paint; artwork 'helps out' his own prayer
For Deacon Elmer Herrera-Guzman, painting is an act of prayer.
An in-depth conversation on lay vocations
The Monitor would like to thank the four parish and ministry leaders who contributed to our IN FOCUS coverage on lay vocations – Dr. Zeni Fox; Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, D. Min.; Msgr. Vincent Gartland, and Father Jeffrey E. Lee. Some of their insight was included in the magazine’s …
'Rooted in Christ, Strengthened in Faith, Overflowing with Thankfulness
Most people probably think of a “cradle” as a crib, a bed for a baby. For members of the Maestre Pie Filippini (Religious Teachers Filippini), however, the word “cradle” might call to mind the community of St. Joachim, Trenton, and the parish school that their religious congregation helped to found …
When it comes to priesthood, parishioners, family have role to play, too
Good people of the Diocese of Trenton, As director of Vocations for our Diocese, I would like to invite you to pray that more young people might hear and answer the Lord’s call to priesthood and religious life in our Diocese. This week (Nov. 5-11), the Church in our country …
Bishop, priests of the Diocese share vocation journeys with Christian Brothers Academy students
“Here I am Lord! Is it I, Lord?” more than 900 students of Christian Brothers Academy, sang as they welcomed Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., with a gathering hymn before the start of Mass dedicated to vocations.
National Vocations Awareness Week set for Nov. 5-11
The U.S. Catholic Church will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 5-11. This weeklong celebration, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations, is a special time for parishes to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, …
Resurrection sisters in Howell celebrate foundress, renew vows
For most people, photographs of Blessed Celine Borzecka, who founded the Sisters of the Resurrection, may not be as familiar as those of some holy women who have earned that heavenly title. But in Howell, where Blessed Celine’s contemporary religious daughters arrived in 1965 to open St. Veronica School, that …
Point Pleasant pastor makes positive impact in Alaska
When Father Dave Swantek, pastor of St. Martha Parish, Point Pleasant, heard about the “frontier priests” of Alaska as a child, he could only dream that he would one day have the same mission. Now, every August, he flies to “The Last Frontier” to bring the Gospel and Sacraments to …
Growing vocations in the Diocese of Trenton
“National Vocation Awareness Week is vital.” That was the pointed sentiment expressed by diocesan seminarian William Clingerman about the week the Catholic Church in the U.S. designates each year to promote vocations to the priesthood, religious life and diaconate.
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Video of basketball game between priests and students used as means to promote vocations
Giving students in St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, an opportunity to interact with priests in a different way other than seeing them around school or in their parish communities was the highlight of a pep rally held Dec. 15.
Knights project brings children, seminarians together in prayer
Walt Whitman once wrote, “The art of art, the glory of expression, and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.” The 19th century poet and essayist might well enjoy the simplicity and glorious expressions emanating from the pens, pencils and even crayons of youth in the Diocese of …
Clergy take seven high-schoolers on vocation trip to New York City
A Mass and tour in New York City's St. Patrick Cathedral and a prayerful visit to One World Trade Center to remember those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, were highlights of a July 5 trip taken by several priests, a seminarian and seven high school students from the Diocese who …
Videos introduce four newest priests to diocesan family
Want an introduction to the four newest priests in our Diocese? It’ll only take about a minute! Four new videos, featuring short interviews with the young men ordained in June by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., are premiering this month on a variety of Diocese of Trenton social media platforms.
Annual picnic fosters camaraderie among Diocese's seminarians
Great food and beautiful weather set the backdrop for a special summer gathering of the Diocese of Trenton’s 17 seminarians the evening of July 19.Hosted by the Diocese on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown, the picnic afforded the men, who are pursuing studies in three different …
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