The Diocese of Trenton’s 2018 Catholic Schools Day of Service campaign, with the theme “Hearts to Hospitals: Hearts to Lead – Hands to Help” concluded April 30 with a blessing by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., of more than 6,000 items and thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards collected by students in 31 schools across Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
The Church’s national initiative to strengthen ministry to the Hispanic Catholic community and equip its members to grow in faith and leadership will take root locally April 28 as the Diocese of Trenton hosts the V Regional Encuentro for Region 3.
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., had the privilege of conferring the ministries of lector and acolyte upon the seminarians of Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., during Masses April 20 and 21. The Bishop’s presence at the seminary came at the invitation of the rector, Msgr. Andrew Baker.
In letters sent to seven pastors April 10, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced details related to the new parish entities following July 1 mergers of 14 individual communities. Announced in 2016, the mergers are part of a multi-year implementation process resulting from the pastoral planning initiative Faith in Our Future.
In letters sent to seven pastors April 10, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., announced details related to the new parish entities following July 1 mergers of 14 individual communities. Announced in 2016, the mergers are part of a multi-year implementation process resulting from the pastoral planning initiative Faith in Our Future.
When we encounter evil in the world --- and there is plenty of it --- our response might be to turn away from God, to reject God, even to doubt God’s existence. We may think or ask ourselves, “How can God exist if he lets such terrible things happen?” Murder. Assault. Rape. Drug abuse. Gang violence. Burglary. Rampant disregard for life at all its stages, hatred for other people, for property, for the environment? These are just some of the things that the women and men in law enforcement face each day and the experience can be, often is, very dark.
The Diocese of Trenton invited the Catholic faithful and all people of good will to support law enforcement personnel by remembering them in prayer, standing with them in worship and thanking them for all that they do to keep our communities safe during the 19th annual Blue Mass.
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.
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.
The Diocese released a list of priest assignments announced April 9 by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Most of the assignments take effect July 1, 2018 with a few exceptions. Click here, for the full list of the assignments released April 9.
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.
When you enter the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, as the clergy and faithful of the Diocese are invited to do on pilgrimage every three years, your attention is immediately focused upon the mosaic of “Christ in Majesty” that adorns the apse behind and above the high altar. If you turn around to look back at the narthex, you will see a white bas relief that stretches from side to side across the back of the Shrine. The artist labeled his work, “ The Universal Call to Holiness.” In it you will see portrayed the Holy Spirit descending with the rays of his divine graces upon the Church, represented by the Blessed Mother and figures from every walk of life.
In a reflection issued April 9 on Pope Francis’ newly-released apostolic exhortation Rejoice and Be Glad, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., writes: “Pope Francis has issued an apostolic exhortation on this topic today, April 9, 2018, “Rejoice and Be Glad (Gaudete et Exsultate).” An apostolic exhortation does not carry the doctrinal weight of an encyclical but, rather, expresses an encouragement of the Pope to the Church community.
When you enter the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, as the clergy and faithful of the Diocese are invited to do on pilgrimage every three years, your attention is immediately focused upon the mosaic of “Christ in Majesty” that adorns the apse behind and above the high altar. If you turn around to look back at the narthex, you will see a white bas relief that stretches from side to side across the back of the Shrine. The artist labeled his work, “The Universal Call to Holiness.” In it you will see portrayed the Holy Spirit descending with the rays of his divine graces upon the Church, represented by the Blessed Mother and figures from every walk of life.
y Dorothy K. LaMantia | Correspondent Kayla Tarniowy, a third-grade student at St. Benedict School, Holmdel, was delighted when she learned her original drawing was chosen as the official logo of the 2018 Day of Service for all elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton. “I am so happy because it’s going to be on everything – bags and T-shirts,” said Kayla, who was awarded a certificate March 23 by Judy Nicastro, diocesan director of school services/school data management.
On any given day, in just about every Catholic school, students are involved in the effort to help others. From raising funds for worthy non-profits, to visiting nursing homes and stocking food pantries, there is no limit to the many acts of charity and kindness that are undertaken as part of the Catholic school experience.