NJ Bishops meet in Trenton • All Souls Day Mass planned

THE BISHOPS OF NEW JERSEY met Oct. 14 in the Chancery of the Diocese for their quarterly meeting of the New Jersey Catholic Conference. 

James King, executive director of the NJCC, planned the agenda for the gathering along with Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.SS.R., Metropolitan Archbishop of Newark and chairman of the province’s bishops. 

The location for these meetings rotates among the dioceses of New Jersey, with the respective local bishops taking turns as hosts. 

“I am always pleased to welcome my brother bishops to the Diocese of Trenton,” remarked Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. 

“It is very important for us together to consider matters of importance to the clergy, religious and faithful of New Jersey, with respect for all human life, Catholic education and evangelization at the top of the list as we share ‘best practices’ in our local dioceses. 

“The meeting also gives us the opportunity to develop a common approach to our interactions with civil authorities in the state,” said Bishop O’Connell.

Following the business portion of the NJCC gathering, the bishops and King enjoyed socializing over lunch. 

“We don’t get together very often,” observed Bishop O’Connell, “so the social aspect of the meeting helps us to build fraternity and support for one another.”

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ST. MARY CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM, Hamilton, will resume the celebration of Mass on the Feast of All Souls, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m.

The Mass had been postponed for the past couple of years due to the pandemic restrictions.
Celebrant will be Father Jason Parzynski, diocesan director of vocations and chaplain in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville. Father Parzynski said he looks forward to having a group of students accompany him to the Mass and familiarizing them with “this beautiful Catholic tradition.”

St. Mary Cemetery and Mausoleum is located at 1200 Cedar Lane Hamilton. The Mass will be Mausoleum A.