Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will once again celebrate Masses with married couples marking special wedding anniversaries – one year, 25, 50 or more years of marriage in 2021. After plans were drastically changed last year because of the global pandemic, an invitation has been extended for couples who marked milestone years of wedded bliss[…]
After a one-year Covid-related hiatus, the Annual Priest Convocation was held Sept. 14-16 in Galloway, bringing together Bishop O’Connell and about 135 priests who serve in the Diocese of Trenton. The opportunity to spend three days together in spiritual talks, prayer and fellowship was well-received by the Bishop and many of the priests attending. The keynote speaker,[…]
In a reflection on the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S., Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., begins: It was a beautiful Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C., on September 11, 20 years ago. I was scheduled to concelebrate Mass later that day so I had a bit more personal time that[…]
Superintendent: Catholic schools ‘are up to the challenge’ In a message to the Catholic school community of the Diocese of Trenton, Vincent de Paul Schmidt, superintendent for Catholic schools, writes, “Last year, I wrote to you in the “Back to School” issue of The Monitor about what my plans were as the new Superintendent of[…]
Every act of charity, big or small, makes a difference Please consider being generous and making a gift to our sisters and brothers in their time of dire need: EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FOR PEOPLE OF HAITI: Catholic Relief Services, www.crs.org RELIEF FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES: Catholic Relief Services, www.crs.org HURRICANE IDA RELIEF FUND: Catholic Charities USA, www.catholiccharitiesusa.org Bishop David M.[…]
Remembrance of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil on Sept. 11, 2001, has drawn communities together in prayer throughout the Diocese of Trenton for nearly two decades. This year as the nation marks 20 years since 9/11, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., invites the faithful and all people of good will to join in an online prayer[…]
As Bishop, I invite and encourage the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to join me in sending the support of our prayers and contributions to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti through: Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org Massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti, killing more than 300 people, with death toll numbers increasing.[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate a Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, 149 North Warren Street, Trenton. The Solemnity is a feast day commemorating Mary’s body and soul being assumed into heaven. The Mass in[…]
Did you know that this August marks the 140th anniversary of the Diocese of Trenton? On Aug. 11, 1881, Pope Leo XIII established the Diocese of Trenton to serve the Catholics of the southern part of New Jersey and named Father Michael J. O’Farrell of New York as its first bishop. At the time, the[…]
The Diocese of Trenton is joining its counterparts around the world in preparing to celebrate the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, proclaimed by Pope Francis to occur on the fourth Sunday of July each year, close to the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. Set to take place this[…]
