A reflection from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on the occasion of Pope Benedict’s birthday: Today, Friday April 16, is Pope Benedict XVI’s 94th birthday, making him the oldest Successor to St. Peter in history. Although he resigned the papacy for reasons of physical health in 2013, his contributions to the ongoing development of the[…]
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Diocese of Trenton alleging the sexual abuse of a minor in 1989-90 by Rev. Joseph Farrell, currently pastor of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, New Egypt. The abuse was alleged to have taken place during Father Farrell’s ministry in Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Agnes Parish in Atlantic[…]
‘Jesus, I trust in you’: A message for Divine Mercy Sunday from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Is there any more powerful expression of love on earth than showing mercy to others? Such love reflects the ultimate love shown by our Divine Lord during the days of his Passion, Death and Resurrection which we just[…]
In person and online, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., journeyed with his Diocese’s people during Holy Week, posing a question at the start of the Sacred Triduum that would remind the faithful just how much Christ sacrificed in the name of love. From Palm Sunday to the Easter Vigil, Trenton’s shepherd visited five parishes in[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., gathered March 29 in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, with 160 priests of the Diocese for the annual Chrism Mass. Before a livestream audience of deacons, religious and lay faithful, the Bishop led the priests in the renewal of their priestly commitment, and also blessed and consecrated the oils to[…]
MASS OF CHRISM • MARCH 29: Bishop O’Connell and priests of the Diocese will gather for the annual Chrism Mass at 7:30 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold. The Chrism Mass reflects the communion of the priests with their bishop. During this Mass, all of the priests of the Diocese who are gathered publicly renew their[…]
Since the establishment of Trenton Catholic Academy in Hamilton more than 15 years ago, the Diocese of Trenton has provided substantial support to make this Catholic educational experience available to students who live in and around the wider Trenton area. However, the growing cost of providing this experience has consistently outpaced tuition and other revenue,[…]
Overview and Streaming schedule for Holy Week and Easter This Holy Week and Easter, hundreds of thousands of Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton will take part in Masses and services either inside or outside their churches while observing pandemic precautions or at home via livestream. Beginning with Palm Sunday on March 28, the special[…]
Christ the Redeemer Parish in Mount Holly, which has experienced declining attendance and growing financial struggles over the last decade, will close its church and undergo canonical suppression, it was announced March 20 and 21. The announcement came in a letter from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., to Father Daniel Peirano, Christ the Redeemer pastor. In[…]
Reflections for the sacred days Holy Week by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. As the Holy Season of Lent draws to a close and Holy Week begins, it is time for all Catholics to prepare deeply for the Church’s annual commemoration of the Lord Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection. The Fifth Sunday in Lent which[…]
