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Decree issued to merge Divine Mercy and Sacred Heart Parishes in Trenton
On June 9, 2017, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued a decree calling for the merger of Divine Mercy Parish into Sacred Heart Parish, both in Trenton.
After merger, parishioners from Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton, come together in prayer, fellowship
On a sunny and seasonably warm July 9 afternoon, members of the now former Divine Mercy Parish, Trenton, gathered on the beautiful grounds of the Mercer County CYO Day Camp in Yardville with their brothers and sisters from Sacred Heart Parish, Trenton, where they prayed, shared camaraderie and prepared to …
Last Mass in Holy Angels Church marks end of an era
A mix of emotions was shared by the more than 500 faithful who gathered for the last Mass that was to be celebrated in Holy Angels Church, Hamilton.
After merger, Sacred Heart community places faith in their future
From where Father Dennis Apoldite stood on the grounds of the Mercer County CYO Day Camp in Yardville, it wasn’t the sparkling Olympic-sized swimming pool, spacious tree-lined grounds and ample picnic facilities that caught his eye.
Bishop to celebrate Mass Aug. 13 with multiple parishes at Belmar Beach Gazebo
In an inaugural event for the parishes that comprise Cohort 19, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and faithful from five Monmouth County shoreline parishes will gather for the celebration of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at the gazebo at Belmar Beach. The Mass will bring together the parishes of …
Keyport parishes set to merge unite in faith, community
Hopes were high that 200 to 400 faithful from Keyport’s St. Joseph and Jesus the Lord Parishes would turn out to mark their upcoming merger with a multicultural Mass and potluck picnic Sept. 10.
Cohort parishes hold ministry fair
The parishes of Cohort 11 co-hosted a ministry fair the weekend of Sept. 9-10 to acquaint all three sets of members to the multiple avenues of service to the Church in Monmouth County.
Parish leaders gather for progress report on Faith in Our Future implementation work
Some 30 representatives from parishes throughout the Diocese gathered Feb. 24 in St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, for a meeting of Cohort chairmen and women. The gathering, facilitated by Msgr. Leonard F. Troiano, episcopal vicar for planning, and Terry Ginther, executive director for pastoral life and diocesan chancellor, brought the Cohort …
Bishop announces new names, pastors for parishes set to merge July 1
In letters sent to seven pastors April 10, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced details related to the new parish entities following July 1 mergers of 14 individual communities. Announced in 2016, the mergers are part of a multi-year implementation process resulting from the pastoral planning initiative Faith in Our …
Moving Forward
About 25 members of the diocesan Faith in Our Future Implementation Commission gathered for a two-day working retreat June 5-6 in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, during which they reviewed progress being made by parishes and Cohorts since restructuring decisions were announced in January 2017.
Trenton faithful look ahead to a new day
On July 1, one of the most diverse parish communities in the City of Trenton – Blessed Sacrament-Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd – will become part of the oldest parish in New Jersey – Sacred Heart Parish – bringing together the legacy built on hundreds of years of treasured …
With July 1 mergers, new parishes embrace pride in past, hope for future
As 14 parishes across the Diocese are poised for July 1 – when they will become seven new merged communities – a sense of hope is almost palpable. So, it is no surprise that many of those involved in these mergers speak often of the word “hope.” “The new name …
Chancellor gives update as initiatives implemented
Jennifer Mauro, managing editor of The Monitor, recently sat down with Terry Ginther, diocesan chancellor and executive director of Pastoral Life and Mission, to speak about the Faith in Our Future process – its successes, challenges, hopes and where it stands today.
Faithful in newly merged St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish move forward in hope
Kristyn and Dylan Wagner have an eye on the future. Not only are they expecting their first child, a boy, in October, the two grew up in St. Elizabeth Parish, Avon, which as of July 1, merged with Ascension, Bradley Beach, to form the new parish of St. Teresa of …
Previously merged parishes bring valuable insights to FIOF table
When Deacon Walter Karpecik realized that St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington, would observe the 10th anniversary of its establishment this year, he thought something should be done to commemorate the milestone.
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