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I remember going shopping as a boy with my mother and grandmother – I guess, maybe 60 years ago – when I asked my Mom to buy me a toy. We had just finished having lunch at the W.T. Grant Department store restaurant counter – remember those? – and I pleaded with her, “please get me this.”  My grandmother interrupted, “June, you are spoiling that boy,” and my Mom accepted her observation telling me to put the toy back. As Mom continued her shopping, distracted from us, Grandmom took my hand and whispered, “Go get it, I’ll buy it for you.” So much for being “spoiled.”  

The Diocese of Trenton is joining its counterparts around the world in preparing to celebrate the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, proclaimed by Pope Francis to occur on the fourth Sunday of July each year, close to the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus.  Set to take place this year on Sunday, July 25, the special day will have as its theme “I Am With You Always.”

It was a beautiful summer evening Thursday July 22 as the priests of the Diocese of Trenton gathered together in St. Robert’s Co-Cathedral Parish for dinner!  Over 100 priests from the four counties joined together in wonderful priestly fraternity as the mid-point of summer (FYI, August 7!) quickly approaches.

The New Jersey Catholic Conference is seeking a Director of Public Relations. The successful candidate will work with Conference staff in planning and implementing communications, public relations, and outreach strategies that effectively promote and defend the legislative and public policy interests of the Catholic Church in New Jersey.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, a multi-cultural parish in Lakewood, New Jersey, is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as a Bi-lingual Parish Catechetical Leader/Coordinator of Religious Education. The Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) is mainly responsible for the Religious Education Program; in addition to supporting the overall mission of Catechesis which includes the faith formation of all individuals from “womb to tomb”. The PCL/CRE will work closely with the pastor to coordinate all aspects of the religious education program for children in Pre-K through high school. This individual will be responsible for the sacramental preparation of the children and their families and for the recruitment, training, certification, and spiritual formation of the Catechists. Qualified candidates will evaluate and determine the faith formation needs of the parish and strategically plan and implement programs under the leadership of the Pastor that meet these needs.

Como el Obispo de la Diócesis de Trenton, yo motivo a todos nuestros clérigos, religiosos y fieles laicos a firmar una petición para proteger provisiones legislativas a favor de la vida...

As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I encourage all our Catholic clergy, religious and lay faithful to sign a petition to protect congressional legislative provisions in support of life...

As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I encourage all our Catholic clergy, religious and lay faithful to sign a petition to protect congressional legislative provisions in support of life...

Holy Innocents Church in Neptune, NJ is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education. The qualified candidate will determine and strategically plan the faith formational needs for Religious Education and RCIA ministries for the community under the direction of the Pastor. The Coordinator will work closely with the Pastor to fulfill the responsibilities of organizing and implementing the faith formational needs of the community. The main responsibility will be the parish religious education program, to engage, teach, and form young Catholics, including sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. The individual will be responsible for implementing various models of formation for families and students. The Candidate must be able to recruit, train and lead a team of catechists, which is essential to the mission of faith formation

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford, a parish of 4,200 families with a growing school of 300+ students is seeking a part time teaching assistant (@25 hours per week) for the 2021-2022 school year.

St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and School in Medford, a parish of about 4,200 families with a growing school population of 300+ students is anticipating multiple teaching positions for the 2021-2022 school year at both the Elementary (All subjects 1st, 2nd, 4th grades) and Middle School levels (Social Studies & Religion).

El obispo David M. O’Connell, C.M., ha anunciado los siguientes nombramientos sacerdotales:

Durante la reunión virtual de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB por sus siglas en inglés), el anuncio apostólico a los Estados Unidos, su excelencia arzobispo Christophe Pierre habló con los obispos en línea.

At the recent virtual meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Pierre addressed the bishops assembled online.

En este Día del Padre, ofrezco mis oraciones de agradecimiento y bendiciones abundantes a todos los padres, vivos y difuntos, en las familias de por toda la Diócesis de Trenton además que a los hombres que cumplen el papel y las responsabilidades de un padre.

La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB por sus siglas en inglés) se reunirá virtualmente para su asamblea general de primavera 2021 el 16 de junio.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather virtually for the 2021 Spring General Assembly starting today, Wednesday, June 16 in a virtual format.

Program Description The Center for FaithJustice (CFJ) is piloting a new program, “NeXt Level” through the Lilly Endowment’s initiative: “Strengthening Congregational Ministries with Youth.” This program institutes youth-led parish-wide campaigns rooted in service and justice at select participating Catholic parishes across the greater New Jersey region. NeXt Level is a new approach to ministry with youth that involves a series of informal gatherings, formal retreats, structured immersion experiences, and on-going youth-led “passion projects” in parishes. This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of stakeholders on emphasizing youth leadership and intergenerational relationships within a parish context.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be traced back to the 12th and 13th centuries in the Catholic Church. Inspired by more than 500 years of tradition, this devotion became part of the Church’s liturgy in 1670, with Mass and prayers composed by French priest St. John Eudes (1601-1680).

The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley in Pennington, NJ is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant in the Office of Faith Formation to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.