July 10, 2020 WASHINGTON – Following the publication of a national news story on Catholic churches receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the following statement in response: “The Catholic Church[…]
An article written by the Associated Press and published by multiple media outlets July 10 seems to call into question the legitimacy of the Church’s request for COVID relief funding made available through the U.S. government. The Diocese of Trenton has responded to this article with the following statement: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton[…]
After being closed for nearly four months, the diocesan Chancery began the gradual return to normal in-person operations in the Lawrenceville building July 6. Most of the 80-plus staff of the Chancery have been working from home since mid-March to guard against the spread of the coronavirus. Since that time, a detailed safety plan has[…]
Every man’s journey in becoming a priest is unique and inspiring in its own way. But few men have followed the extraordinary path that Deacon Stephen Sansevere has taken on the way to his priestly ordination. Sansevere, who will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Trenton June 27 by Bishop David M. O’Connell,[…]
A reflection from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on the start of summer It’s summertime again, although the look and feel of it is quite different this year. Most of us have been working at home or home schooling so, despite the change of seasons, it seems just “more of the same.” But it is[…]
A reflection on Father’s Day from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Like “Mother’s Day” in the United States, “Father’s Day” celebrations began here in the early 20th century. Their true origins, however, are rooted in Catholic religious devotions to St. Joseph in the Middle Ages. For the most part, the national observance of “Father’s Day”[…]
A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion to the “Sacred Heart of Jesus” can be traced back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries in the Catholic Church. Inspired by over 500 years of tradition, this devotion became part of the Church’s liturgy in 1670,[…]
Clergy news and latest issue of The Monitor Magazine now available Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will ordain six new deacons for ministry in the Diocese June 20 in a livestreamed Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Seminarian Rjoy Ballacillo is among the deacon candidates. Following his Ordination, he will complete his final year of priestly[…]
A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ In June 2011, our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI reminded us that the feast we celebrate today in Catholic Churches throughout the United States – the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ often referred to[…]
Media reports have indicated significant spikes in coronavirus cases in 21 states that have re-opened or relaxed restrictions. To avoid any confusion as the Diocese approaches the first weekend of public in-church Masses, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., reminds the faithful of the established directives: 1. COVID-19 is still extremely contagious, especially indoors or in[…]
