VOCATIONS
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 …
Rest and Retreat
As part of their seminary formation and preparation for the priesthood, the Diocese’s seminarians gathered for an annual retreat, held the week of July 23 in Loyola Retreat House, Morristown.
Spirituality of service focus of annual convocation for deacons
Surrounded by brother deacons whose ranks they seek to join, five men from the four counties of the Diocese took a meaningful step on their journey Oct. 27 when they were formally accepted by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., as candidates for the diocesan diaconate program.
A Message from Bishop O'Connell on Vocation Awareness Week
The Word of God reminds each of us in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah: “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. Do not be afraid for I am with you (Isaiah 41: 9-10).”
Father Joseph Tedesco named Mepkin Abbey superior
Father Joseph A. Tedesco, who formerly served as a priest for the Diocese of Trenton for 28 years, has been named superior of Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery located on the Cooper River outside of Moncks Corner, S.C., effective Nov. 3.
Vocations Awareness Week seeks to promote discernment through prayer, education
The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, a time dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, Nov. 4-10.
Following Jesus is a daily choice, Pope tells religious at Vatican
VATICAN CITY – The choice to follow God in life is not just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but a decision that is made every day, Pope Francis said. Christians truly encounter Jesus through concrete events in life that occur "every day; not every now and then," the Pope said in his …
Survey shows uptick in number of men, women taking perpetual vows
WASHINGTON – When you head to Mass this Sunday, chances are you will hear the intention "an increase in vocations to the religious life" lifted up before the gifts are presented. A recent survey suggests those prayers might be getting answered.
Vocation discernment evening hosted in West Trenton parish
In order to promote vocations to the priesthood, one has to look for opportunities. So say the priests who work diligently to encourage young men across the Diocese to discern following in the footsteps of the apostles.
Bishop talks life, faith, vocations with youth in Middletown parish
Bishop David M. O’Connell visited youth of St. Mary Parish May 11, encouraging open dialogue, enjoying camaraderie over dinner and sharing his thoughts on vocations. More than 50 teenagers joined parishioners of all ages as the evening began with the Bishop celebrating the vigil Mass for Good Shepherd Sunday at …
Father Parzynski ready to take on new role as vocations director
Recruiting vocations to the priesthood is not a singular effort. It is a diocesan-wide responsibility and is relationship-based. It is with a team approach mindset that Father Jason Parzynski looks forward to his role as the Diocese’s newly named vocations director.
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