News Releases

In a new decree issued June 12, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has declared a Year of Youth in the Diocese of Trenton, beginning July 1, 2018 and closing on the Feast of St. Aloysius, patron saint for Catholic Youth, June 21, 2019. The Year of Youth encompasses multiple events over the next year aimed at inspiring young Catholics in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties to own their faith and act upon it.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., gathered with diocesan officers May 15 to formally sign the decrees for the mergers that will create seven new parish communities out of 14.

The Diocese released a list of additional priest assignments announced April 16 by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Most of the assignments take effect July 1, 2018.

"Support your local police” is a slogan often seen on billboards, tee shirts and even lawn signs. With its upcoming Blue Mass, the Diocese of Trenton is inviting the Catholic faithful and all people of good will to do just that . . . support their police by remembering them in prayer, standing with them in worship and thanking them for all that they do to keep our communities safe.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following priest assignments for the Diocese of Trenton.  All are effective July 1, 2018, except where otherwise noted.