As we look to Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with our dear loved ones, and sometimes people we do not know, to celebrate God’s abundant blessings in our lives.

As we look to Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with our dear loved ones, and sometimes people we do not know, to celebrate God’s abundant blessings in our lives.

After having completed a year of aspirancy, five men who are seeking to become deacons in the Diocese were formally accepted by Bishop David M O’Connell, C.M., during the recent annual convocation of deacons.

Bishop affirms plan by NJ dioceses to establish a victims’ program, release names of credibly accused clergy

Una declaración del obispo David M. O’Connell, C.M., sobre el plan de las diócesis de New Jersey de establecer un programa para víctimas, publicar nombres de clero acusado creíblemente

Since the establishment of the Dallas Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in 2002 (revised in 2005, 2011 and 2018) and its accompanying Essential Norms, dioceses across the country — including the Diocese of Trenton — have committed themselves to the eradication of the sexual abuse of minors in the Church and its institutions and agencies. In addition, the dioceses of New Jersey entered into an agreement with the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey and the prosecutors of every county — known as the Memorandum of Understanding — to report every single instance of the alleged sexual abuse of minors in the Church to their offices. Following the review and response of prosecutors, Diocesan Review Boards, composed predominantly of lay professionals, make determinations of credibility to present to the bishop who, in turn, takes immediate, appropriate actions in accord with the Charter and Essential Norms and Canon Law.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, announced today that the Archdiocese of Newark and the Dioceses of Camden, Trenton, Paterson and Metuchen are committed to the establishment of a Victim Compensation and Counseling Program. The details and mechanics of this Program will be finalized after consultation with - and input from - all stakeholders, and will be released when they are available.

After an historic 2017 U.S. tour, relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina –popularly known as Padre Pio – made a stop in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, Nov. 13. The relics drew a steady flow of more than 1,000 pilgrims from across the Diocese and beyond, all seeking a chance to see and venerate the relics of one of the Church’s most beloved saints.

Holy Innocents School to close in June; U.S. bishops gather for fall meeting; Chancery offices closed in observance of Veteran’s Day

El párroco de la Parroquia Santos Inocentes, Neptune, y la directora de la escuela parroquial compartieron una carta de los dos el fin de semana del 10-11 de noviembre para anunciar que la escuela primaria católica se cerrará en junio debido a menos matrículas y obstáculos financieros.

The pastor of Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, and principal of the parish school issued a joint letter the weekend of Nov. 10 and 11 announcing that the Catholic elementary school will close its doors in June due to declining enrollment and financial shortfalls.

Bishop marks Veterans Day with gratitude, prayer; Blue Ribbon Schools collect awards, young adult program to focus on God’s plan for sexuality

After an historic 2017 U.S. tour, relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina –popularly known as Padre Pio – will resume a series of 2018 visits, making a Nov. 13 stop in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, located at 61 Georgia Road, Freehold.

A message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. On May 12, 1962, General Douglas MacArthur returned to West Point to receive an honor from that venerable institution and to address the corps of cadets there.

Church history buffs, Catholic students and members of the faithful alike are invited to view an exhibit featuring the history of the Diocese of Trenton starting this Saturday, Nov. 10. “The Diocese of Trenton: This is Our Story,” will be on display for the general public Nov. 10 through Dec. 7 in The Aquinas Institute, 24 Charlton St, Princeton.

This is “National Vocation Awareness Week,” a time that the Catholic Church in our country sets aside to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life as a religious sister or brother through prayer and education. We are asked to encourage young people in particular to consider dedicating their lives to follow the Lord Jesus in a special way. But, in order to “consider,” to “dedicate,” to “follow” the Lord, you must first listen for his call.

Affirming the special vocation of marriage and family Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., marked the opening of National Vocation Awareness Week Nov. 4 with a message in which he shared, “It comes in the ordinary moments of your daily life when you recognize something deep inside urging you to do more with your life to demonstrate God’s incredible love for his people.”

Una reflexión sobre la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos y la Conmemorización de Todos los Fieles Difuntos

A message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. on All Saints Day and All Souls Day Many times during the course of the year, I visit the graves of my parents. I bring flowers or small plants to place there in loving memory as I pray for them. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays bring me there, as well as other days with no particular significance. As memories flood my mind, I sometimes smile, and other times, shed a few tears. Their graves remind me how much I miss them and love them still. In faith, I know they are not “there” but their remains rest in that sacred place. I always feel a real “communion” with them.

The Church of Saint Ann in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking a full-time Parish Accountant. The primary responsibility of the Accountant is to plan, direct, implement, oversee, communicate and evaluate the parish Accounting & Control Programs and Reporting.