Bishop recommends agencies for Lenten charity

IN A MARCH 6, 2025, LETTER, BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M., ENCOURAGED the faithful to focus on the Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and suggested several ministries and organizations that would be worthwhile recipients.

Traditionally, the Season of Lent encourages Catholics to observe a three-fold call to PRAYER, FASTING and ALMSGIVING.  As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I write to all Catholics to give special attention to ALMSGIVING, especially in these challenging and difficult times.  ALMSGIVING offers us an opportunity to SACRIFICE for others during Lent. Among all the many charities we can consider, I would like to recommend the following here in our Diocese.  Visit their websites to learn about them and how to donate.

DIOCESE OF TRENTON CATHOLIC CHARITIES
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
EL CENTRO
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/locations/el-centro/
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
www.crsricebowl.org/families
Mt. CARMEL GUILD
www.mtcarmelguild.org
GOOD COUNSEL HOMES
www.goodcounselhomes.org
MERCER CYO
www.cyomercer.org
DIOCESE OF TRENTON ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal
 
Don’t forget to support your parish, too!  Blessed Lent to all!
 
Respectfully yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D.
Bishop of Trenton