The Diocese of Trenton will again conduct its own #GivingTuesday campaign to promote and advocate for the gift of Catholic schools. The goal is “to come together, build awareness and provide support [for Catholic education],” said Christine Prete, of the diocesan Department of Development. “We’re hoping that it energizes people; we want people to focus[…]
The Diocese joins the nation in honoring all veterans. To commemorate this special day, we are re-posting a message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in which he honors the sacrifice and service that our veterans have provided to this nation in pursuit of peace. May true and lasting peace always be our goal, together,[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced Nov. 8 that a nationwide search for a new diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools is underway. The new superintendent will succeed JoAnn Tier, who will retire June 30. “She has done an outstanding job overseeing our Catholic schools and their programs for many years,” Bishop O’Connell said of Tier. “Finding[…]
The Diocese of Trenton will join its counterparts across the United States in recognizing National Vocations Awareness Week, Nov. 3-9. This week-long celebration is “dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life though prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular[…]
With November’s arrival of National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 3-9, 2019) and the annual coverage of the Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings for married couples, the latest issue of The Monitor Magazine takes an IN FOCUS look at the subject of Vocations, and its importance in the life of every believer. Inside this issue of the Monitor[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., convened a day-long meeting Oct. 24 of all pastors and administrators of the Diocese in order to provide them with an in-depth analysis and presentation of the finances of the Diocese. “It is very important,” the Bishop explained, “that those responsible for the financial oversight of our parishes also understand[…]
All are welcome to attend “The Lighting of the Torches” Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine, Co-Cathedral, Freehold, during a commemorative Mass which will mark the beginning of the 2019 Traveling Torch celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 17 Traveling Torches will be lit during the Mass, celebrated by Diocesan Vicar General,[…]
World Mission Sunday is upon us as the annual collection to support the Missions will be taken up at Masses in parishes across the Diocese of Trenton, Oct. 19 and 20. The Diocese of Trenton will celebrate a World Mission Sunday Mass, Oct. 20 at Noon in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, 151 N.[…]
St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, was filled to capacity Oct. 10 as over 600 students representing Catholic schools in the Diocese of Trenton gathered for the annual Catholic Schools Mass. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. was the principal celebrant and homilist, bringing the school communities together in prayer, giving thanks to God for the gift[…]
On Thursday, Oct. 10, students, educators, priests and volunteers from around Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties will gather with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., for the annual Catholic Schools Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine, Co-Cathedral, Freehold. Due to space constraints the annual Mass is not open to the general public. However,[…]
