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About the Diocese
"Our Time to Be Church"
In this time and in all times, it is our prayer that the Church of Trenton stands as an unmistakable Christian witness in the midst of a secular culture; a Church totally Catholic in doctrine and practice; a Church that is responsive to the needs of the people and the changing dynamics of the times, and a Church that is a beacon of hope and love, bringing people to lead holy, vibrant, Christ-centered Catholic lives.
 Diocesan Statistics
The Diocese of Trenton covers 2,139 square miles in the four counties of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean:
- Total Population - 2,019,789
- Catholic population - 783,285
- Parishes - 111
- Active diocesan priests - 155
- Retired diocesan priests - 59
- Seminarians in formation for priestly service in the diocese - 25
- Religious order priests - 68
- Permanent deacons - 338
- Religious Sisters- 376
- Religious Brothers - 69
- Marriages - 1,629
- Total enrolled in Religious Education - 63,805
- Total enrolled in Catholic elementary schools - 13,915
- Total enrollment in Catholic High Schools - 7,172
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