The Diocese of Trenton will once again welcome the faithful from across the state for the 2019 New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference. With the theme, “Arise!” (Is. 60:1), the event will be held in St. Mary, Mother of God Church and parish center Oct. 25 and 26. “Arise!” is taken from the prophet Isaiah reminding[…]
Seminarians from the Diocese who are studying for the priesthood in St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, Pa., welcomed a visit from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life, Sept. 18. Bishop O’Connell was principal celebrant of the Mass that was held in the seminary chapel. Among[…]
The House Democrat Majority refuses to allow a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, or even an official hearing where Congress could learn the facts. So, the House Republican minority hosted a hearing to draw attention to why the Born-Alive Act is needed + why it deserves a vote! Please act now and urge your representative to watch[…]
In his annual message for Catechetical Sunday, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., emphasizes the critical role of catechesis in the Church’s ability to fulfill its evangelization mission. “There is no true evangelization if the name of Jesus, his teaching, his life, his promises, his kingdom, his mysteries, (his Church!) — all of which constitute the[…]
UPDATED: June 6, 2020 The allegation mentioned in the statement below has since been found to be not credible. Fr. Gabriel Zeis, TOR, can return to active ministry. Read more HERE. The Diocese of Trenton was notified by the Provincial Superior of the Third Order Regular Franciscans (TOR) on Monday evening, Sept. 9, that a single[…]
The Catholic University of America, Washington, which remains the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. bishops, will benefit from a national collection taken the weekend of Sept. 7-8 during all Masses.
The diocesan Department of Pastoral Care will sponsor a diocesan-wide Recovery Mass at 7 p.m., Sept. 17, in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold. The theme of the evening, which includes refreshments and fellowship in the parish hall following Mass, is “Grace for the Journey.” Father Robert S. Grodnicki, pastor of St. Luke Parish, Toms River,[…]
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. in St. Jerome Church, West Long Branch, for Father Robert Alfred Pearson, a priest of the Diocese who died Aug. 28. He was 92. Father Pearson was formerly an Anglican priest who was incardinated as a married convert into the Diocese of[…]
“As we welcome a new school year, a renewed commitment is made each day by administrators and teachers alike to provide an educational environment that will guide students who will be tomorrow’s leaders,” writes JoAnn Tier, Superintendent of Catholic schools, in her message for the annual Back to School supplement from The Monitor. You can[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., responds to the proposed health care bill S3813/A5510 and the effects it could have on religious organizations who provide health care to their employees. Today, the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey continue to support affordable health care for all with special attention given to the poor and marginalized. The Catholic[…]
