In his message for World Mission Sunday, observed throughout the world on the weekend of Oct. 17 and 18, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., emphasizes that we are all called to be missionaries: During the Mission Month of October, Pope Francis reminds us that, as baptized Christians, we are called personally to mission – especially at this[…]
A pastoral message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. When the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation issued by bishops for their dioceses during the COVID pandemic is finally lifted – and it will be – Catholics will be required again to “return to church.” Canon law[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, vicar for clergy and director of seminarians, traveled to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia Oct. 7 to conduct their annual visit with the Diocese of Trenton’s seven seminarians studying for the priesthood there. “I always enjoy the opportunity to meet with our seminarians and to[…]
The Catholic Church believes and teaches that all human life is sacred from conception to natural death. For that reason, we, the Bishops of each of the dioceses in New Jersey, join in voicing the strongest possible opposition to the “Reproductive Freedom Act.” Without minimizing other serious threats to human life and dignity evident in[…]
The cover image of Our Lady of the Rosary leads the October issue of The Monitor Magazine. At 72 pages, this new package is filled with in-depth content about the special events and observances taking place this month. Look for messages from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., covering such topics as Respect Life Month; forming[…]
A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Our Holy Father Pope Francis has published his third encyclical letter entitled “Fratelli tutti”(literally “brothers all”), signing it in Assisi on October 3, at the tomb of his patron, St. Francis of Assisi, on the 794th anniversary of his death. Despite the controversy that has arisen over its[…]
