On Nov. 1, Day Seven of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For the poor, for immigrants and refugees, for the forgotten and most abandoned in our country
On Oct. 31, Day Six of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who protect our country in the armed forces at home and around the world and for peace in the world.
On Oct. 30, Day Five of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For those who protect and serve us in law enforcement in our country and for an end to violence and destruction, especially in our cities. ________________________________________________________________________ Beginning with the Feast[…]
On Oct. 29, Day Four of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: For the protection of religious liberty in our country and around the world.
On Oct. 28, Day Three of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: Day 3 – Prayers to end racism and social injustice in our country.
On Oct. 27, Day Two of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray: Pray to the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic and for those affected by it. Click here for the full list of intentions. Click here for today’s reflection from Bishop O’Connell
On Oct. 26, Day One of the Novena for the United States of America, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., asks the faithful to pray for this intention: For an end to abortion in our country and for respect for life in all its stages, from conception to natural death. Click here for the full list[…]
Couples across the Diocese are invited to tune into a special Holy Hour for Marriage this weekend that is being livestreamed from Nativity Parish, Fair Haven. The Holy Hour was planned for couples celebrating their first, 25th, 50th or more anniversaries after COVID-19 postponed the annual Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings Masses. However, all couples are encouraged to take part in[…]
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I invite and encourage all the clergy, consecrated religious and lay faithful to join together with me in praying this “Novena for the United States of America” from Monday, October 26 through Election Day, November 3, 2020. NOVENA PRAYER FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (recited each day):[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., celebrated Mass Oct. 19 with the Society of the Divine Word community in their Bordentown residence to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the arrival of their first missionary in America. Divine Word Father Martin Padovani preached the homily at Mass, reflecting on his ministry in the Diocese of Trenton since[…]
