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,[…]

On Oct. 6, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., served as the main celebrant and homilist in a Mass for more than 100 married couples from Monmouth and Ocean Counties gathered in St. Robert Bellarmine, Co-Cathedral who are celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries in the year 2019. The annual Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing was an opportunity for couples[…]

The first issue of THE MONITOR MAGAZINE has now been published, with a special focus on the subject of prayer, beginning with the cover.  The issue includes dedicated sections on October’s Extraordinary Missions Month and the annual High School Showcase, highlighting open houses and key updates from Catholic high schools in the Diocese. This 56-page,[…]