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October 13, 2022IN A NEW FIVE-PART SERIES ON THE EUCHARIST, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C. M., highlights “many aspects of the inexhaustible gift and mystery of the Holy Eucharist as the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ drawn from Scripture and Tradition.” Titled “Catechetical Series on the Eucharist,” the segments will begin Oct. 18, the Feast of St. Luke. An installment will drop each week in text, video and podcast across all diocesan digital platforms. The entire series will be printed in the November issue of The Monitor Magazine.
To learn more about five installments of the series, visit HERE.
AT A TIME WHEN INFLATION CONTINUES TO PUT A STRAIN ON HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS, generous supporters of the Diocese’s Annual Catholic Appeal helped the campaign reach 84 percent of its goal as of Aug. 31, drawing expressions of appreciation from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and pastors alike.
Organizers point out that while there is much to be grateful for, the effort to meet the $6.5 million goal must continue in this final phase of the campaign. As explained by Steve Nichol, director of the Department of Development, “The needs are too great and the work is too important for us to slow down on our outreach and attempts to connect with the faithful of the Diocese.”
That priority is driving the campaign’s final phase, in which all those who have not yet pledged a gift to the Appeal are asked to consider doing so now. A letter from Bishop O’Connell has been sent to those who have not responded to the appeal in which he writes: “Your generosity is always needed to provide the resources necessary to help our sisters and brothers know and love God through you. We need God’s love today more than ever.”
The Bishop’s letter added, “May God bless you for your past generosity and for whatever you can provide for the vital work that lies ahead.”
Read more about the ACA and how your gifts makes a difference in your parish and Diocese HERE.
BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M., along with the clergy, religious and the faithful of the Diocese, were acknowledged for their generous support toward to recent collections sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
In a letter dated Sept. 8, 2022, Sean L. Callahan, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, extended thanks for the “generous donation” of $8,810.92 toward the agency’s Operation Rice Bowl collection.
The Diocese made generous contributions to other CRS relief efforts including $149,968.13 for CRS’ annual collection held March 26-27 and $72,250.60 for the collection CRS took up to assist the people of Ukraine earlier this year.
Read how these donations help Catholic Relief Services and our home parishes in the Diocese of Trenton HERE.
FATHER JOSEPH J. MIELE, a priest of the diocese for 66 years, died oct. 13 at age 97. Read about his life and ministry in the Diocese of Trenton HERE.
