Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., continues his Advent series with a focus on Week 3, “For your reflection, meditation and prayer, drawn from the Church’s rich spiritual history.” In the newest compilation, the Bishop begins with Scriptural: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.In all circumstances give thanks,for this is the will of God for you in Christ[…]
Many individuals who belong to a Catholic parish or have attended a Catholic school readily recall a religious sister or brother who had a profoundly positive impact on their spiritual journey. Very often, these sisters and brothers are fixtures in their communities, fulfilling an array of different roles and responsibilities. Now that they have retired[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shares Pope Francis’ announcement of the “Year of St. Joseph,” which the Holy Father released in his apostolic letter, “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”). Bishop O’Connell’s statement follows: Today, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, His Holiness Pope Francis has used the feast[…]
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 remains a holy day for Catholics, but this year, it is not a day of obligation to attend Mass due to the dispensation granted during the COVID pandemic. Catholics may still attend Mass in person where possible, safely observing all diocesan pandemic restrictions, or via livestream. In[…]
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., continues his Advent series with a compilation for Week 2, “For your reflection, meditation and prayer, drawn from the Church’s rich spiritual history.” In a compilation for Week 2, the Bishop quotes several sources, including Pope Benedict XVI, who wrote: It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in[…]
This weekend, Dec. 5, the 17 Guadalupe Torches will come together for the fifth annual Las Antorchas Guadalupanas Mass. The Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, by Msgr. Joseph Roldan, Cathedral rector. It will be livestreamed in both Spanish and English on all diocesan media outlets.[…]
Tomorrow, the Diocese of Trenton invites its faith community to support Catholic schools by participating in #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1. Supporters are asked to make a donation, and/or to commit to volunteer for their local Catholic school or to offer prayers for the mission of Catholic education. Funds collected will benefit the Catholic Schools Have it All[…]
A reflection series by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. The word “advent” comes from the Latin term adventus, literally meaning “coming to.” The four weeks of the season of Advent before Christmas create a unique season of hope-filled preparation for all of us in the Catholic Christian community — although it can easily be missed[…]
Thanksgiving: Taking gratitude a step further A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Gratitude and thanksgiving are certainly admirable human qualities and the source of many social graces. That we Americans devote a whole day to lift them up and celebrate them is equally admirable. The final Thursday in November is the day we[…]
As COVID-19 vaccines draw closer to completion and distribution, so, too, have questions as to the moral implications surrounding them. To assist the faithful in understanding these questions, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., is sharing the following pertinent information from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Doctrine and Pro-Life Committees issued November 23, 2020.[…]
