The Christmas story is worth telling over and over again
One would think that after more than 2,000 years, people would tire of telling and hearing the Christmas story.
UPDATED: Bishop joins Hightstown community for Christmas Eve Mass
“Merry Christmas, everyone” said an exuberant Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.,
UPDATED: Bishop joins in Simbang Gabi celebration in Howell
For more than two decades, the enduring Filipino Advent tradition of Simbang Gabi – a nine-day novena of spiritual preparation for the birth of Christ – has unfolded seamlessly in coordinated diocesan-wide observances.
UPDATED: Bishop, seminarians gather for Christmas celebration
With the Diocese’s seminarians pursuing studies for the priesthood ...
UPDATED: Faith, cultures celebrated during trilingual Mass with Bishop
The theme of unity was evident as parishioners and clergy from ...
UPDATED: At Philly Mass, Bishop O’Connell speaks of graces from Mary’s intercession
Thousands visited the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in ...
Father Joseph A. Radomski remembered as ‘one who heard the call of God and responded’
Father Joseph A. Radomski, who died Nov. 7 at age 88, was celebrated as a priest ...
Online, in-person schedule for ‘The Art of Catechesis’ in 2024
Persons seeking to assist others in learning more about ...
UPDATED: New Resurrection pastor prays to serve parish with humility
Parishioners, brother priests and family members gathered Nov. 4 to witness ...
UPDATED: Forty Hours serves as teaching tool on Eucharist for Holmdel parish
Forty Hours, the solemn, centuries-old Eucharistic devotion, ...
UPDATED: As Church marks feasts, Bishop calls All Saints’ Day Catholic Hall of Fame
The Catholic Church has a Hall of Fame too: All Saints Day.
Young adults bring energy, fresh perspectives to parish pastoral councils
When Christopher Fenimore was invited by his pastor to ...
Bishop blesses Monument to Unborn at Willingboro parish
On the grounds of Corpus Christi Parish is a newly ...
UPDATED: White Mass marks 10 years, adds collaboration from second parish
Some came straight from their shifts — still wearing their scrubs and
Young local parishioner travels to Rome for Synod opener
When Elise Stankus reflects on participating in the opening of the general session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality...
UPDATED: Gift of Catholic schools celebrated during annual Mass with Bishop O’Connell
“You don’t have to be old to be a saint!” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said ...
UPDATED: Bishop dedicates new Diocesan Shrine of Blessed Carlo Acutis
An air of both excitement and reverence permeated the parish community of ...
Annual gala was time for Catholic Charities to honor supporters
Msgr. Dennis Apoldite may have been presented with this year’s ...
Stuart celebrates start of 60th year with visit from Bishop O’Connell
“How did you become a Bishop?” “When you were a kid, did you want to become a Bishop?” “How busy are you every day?
Messages about life, hope in Jesus shared during Lakewood concert
The way Divine Word Father Guilherme Andrino sees it, ...
UPDATED: There's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to faith formation
Parish catechetical leaders from throughout the Diocese, ...
On eve of 9/11, new pastor reminds people to love 'in ordinary ways'
A full congregation of parishioners and family members gathered Sept. 10 for...
Social justice ministry at Hightstown parish focuses on ‘our common home’
Members of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, have a new initiative to help parishioners ...
Diocesan faithful celebrates Assumption feast with prayer, special blessings
Catholics throughout the world joyfully observed the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15, ...
UPDATED: Two-day pilgrimage leads Trenton Catholics to Polish shrine in Pennsylvania
In Poland, there’s a centuries-old tradition in honor of ...
Congressman helps Ocean County Providence House obtain renovations
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, is seeking to enhance services
Works of service in the community was focus of Mission: Jersey 2023
Whether they stocked shelves, did some gardening, made repairs...
God’s will is focus of Father Alabré’s priesthood
Father Pierre-Michel Alabré initially quips that his arrival ...
Outreach and service are at the heart of Father Kaeding’s priesthood
As Father Robert F. Kaeding reflected on the golden jubilee ...
UPDATED: Parishes pray for grandparents during feast day Masses
The way Susan Commini sees it, a great approach for evangelization is ...
Trenton native Sister Marcia Hall celebrates silver jubilee with joy, thanksgiving
On July 16, Sister Marcia Hall returned to her native Trenton...
Princeton Junction parish offers evening Mass to allow for summer activities
Going to the beach or a favorite water park, enjoying a vacation or relaxing in ...
LOCAL COVERAGE
UPDATED: Forty Hours remains treasured devotion in Trenton Parish
Pauline Father Karol Jarzabek, pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, Manhattan, challenged those present for the Oct. 16 closing service of Forty Hours Devotion in St. Hedwig Church, Trenton, with a question:
DIOCESE
Guadalupe Torches, newly blessed and lit, begin journey to parishes around the Diocese
In anticipation of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, parishes around the Diocese will once again participate in a series of traveling torch lightings, or “Las Antorchas Guadalupanas,” during the month of November, which will culminate in a diocesan-wide pilgrimage celebration in Lakewood.
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