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Bishop David M’ O’Connell pens catechetical series • Our Diocese in action
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September 15, 2022IN A NEW THREE-PART CATECHETICAL SERIES, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., addresses the importance for the Church and her faithful to undertake both catechesis and evangelization in meeting the challenges and evangelization in meeting the challenges of contemporary culture.
He writes, “One thing became clear in the discussions and deliberations reported from the Trenton Diocesan Synod this year: We need to deepen our life of faith though an on-going ‘re-acquaintance’ with the truth and teachings of out Catholic Church in a deliberate effort at every level. Only in this way can we Catholics respond to the allure and enticements of contemporary culture to ‘turn off the light.’
Read the three essays in his Catechetical Series here:
“Keep the Light On”
“Words Matter”
“The Opportunity of Catechetical Sunday 2022”
PRIESTS FROM THE DIOCESE JOINED BISHOP O'CONNELL, for the annual Convocation of Priests in Galloway. The three-day gathering, which opened Sept. 13 and will end Sept. 15, is a time for the priests to share camaraderie as well as hear presentations, celebrate Mass and participate in other prayer experiences.
At the dinner held Sept. 13, Bishop O'Connell was honored on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of priestly ordination. The Bishop was presented with a cake and gift on behalf of the priests. A video that was produced by the diocesan Department of Multimedia Production that featured highlights of Bishop O'Connell's 40 years of priesthood was also shown. Read more HERE.
THE SELFLESS AND LONGSTANDING EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS who work to help those in need will be recognized in a special way during the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton’s 33rd annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance.
After two years of being held as a virtual event due to the pandemic, the gala will return in-person Sept. 24 in the Hyatt Regency, Princeton. With the theme, “Back in Black Tie,” the gala serves as Catholic Charities’ signature fundraiser, raising much-needed funds to support the 100,000 people the organization serves annually, regardless of religious affiliation or ability to pay.
The agency’s executive director, Marlene Laó-Collins, said of the annual event, “It honors those who support the mission of Catholic Charities, it gives donors the opportunity to see how their contributions make a difference and it raises money to ensure the agency can continue providing life-saving services. The event also honors a very deserving client who has not only benefited from the services of Catholic Charites – but has thrived.”
Read more about the Gala and the award recipients HERE.
THE 2022 BISHOP GEORGE W. AHR ENDOWMENT FUNd has recognized six Catholic social service agencies, organizations and parishes with awards totaling $10,000 to further their efforts throughout the Diocese of Trenton.
Named for the seventh bishop of the Diocese, the fund was established to present annual grants for special projects. Any entity, apostolate, individual, special ministry or organization attempting to provide services for the vulnerable and/or poor population within their community is eligible to apply for the grant. The $10,000 grant total represents the annual interest earned by the fund over 12 months.
Recipients were selected by the Bishop George W. Ahr Endowment Fund Committee from a pool of applicants who provided a detailed plan for distributing their requests. Announced in mid-July, the recipients for this year can be found HERE.
Some 200 individuals s
erving in parish leadership roles around the Diocese heard words of encouragement from their Bishop during a day-long convocation Sept. 8.
During Mass celebrated in St. David the King Church, Princeton Junction, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., noted the day’s commemoration of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and drew an analogy between the Blessed Mother’s “yes” to becoming the mother of God and the “yeses” parish leaders give to following “where God leads us in our ministries.”
Read more about the convocation for parish leaders in the Diocese HERE.
