Keep Bishop, immigrants in prayer as Share the Journey launches in Diocese of Trenton

Please hold in prayer Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and all those participating in a listening session  to mark the beginning of the Diocese of Trenton’s participation in “Share the Journey,” a two-year program of  Caritas Internationalis. “Share the Journey” was officially launched by Pope Francis early Sept. 27 to promote encounters between people on the move and those
living in the countries they are leaving,
passing through or arriving.

Bishop O’Connell is leading a group of immigrants, parish and social service staff and volunteers in prayer, as well as in a listening session for attendees to share their immigration experiences with diocesan leaders. The hope is that those sharing will provide insight into how the Catholic community within the Diocese can best welcome those who are arriving locally from other countries. 

Learn more about your neighbors and see how you can help at  sharejourney.org.

( In the photo above, young people share their immigration stories with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., and other diocesan leaders as part of the Diocese of Trenton's participation in the newly launched "Share the Journey" initiative.)
  Sept. 27 also marks two years since the Holy Father celebrated Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway to cap his apostolic visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families.

Many Diocese of Trenton parishioners made the short journey to the City of Brotherly Love to witness the Pope’s visit and participate in the Mass, which drew hundreds of thousands of faithful from across the United States – and beyond.

Take a look back at coverage of Pope Francis’ visit from The Monitor:

• Independence Hall speech highlights religious liberty, respect for immigrants
• St. Charles Borromeo seminarians show their love to most distinguished visitor
• Diocesan presence in Philly adds to enthusiasm for WMOF papal events
• A mile from the altar, Deacons were close to God and His people
• Flying Pope Francis – St. Paul parishioner honored to fly 'Shepherd One'