In a statement dated March 30, 2019, the Diocese of Trenton expressed profound sadness as it announced receiving an allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Gregory D. Vaughan, who has served as pastor of St. Catharine Parish in Holmdel since 2013. The alleged abuse dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when Msgr. Vaughan was a parochial vicar in St. Ann Parish, Keansburg. This is the first and only allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Vaughan reported to the Diocese.
En el 17 de marzo del 2019, la Diócesis de Trenton recibió una alegación del abuso sexual de un menor de edad contra el reverendo monseñor Gregory D. Vaughan, quien ha servido como el párroco de la Parroquia Santa Catarina en Holmdel desde el 2013. El abuso presunto pasó a finales de los 1970 y principios de los 1980 cuando el monseñor Vaughan era el vicario parroquial en la Parroquia Santa Ana, Keansburg. En el interés de proteger la privacidad de la víctima, la Diócesis no revelará más detalles sobre el abuso presunto. Esta es la primera y única alegación de abuso sexual de un menor contra el monseñor Vaughan reportado a la Diócesis.
On March 17, 2019, the Diocese of Trenton received an allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor against Rev. Msgr. Gregory D. Vaughan, who has served as pastor of St. Catharine Parish in Holmdel since 2013. The alleged abuse dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when Msgr. Vaughan was a parochial vicar in St. Ann Parish, Keansburg. In the interest of protecting the victim’s privacy, the Diocese will not disclose further details of the alleged abuse. This is the first and only allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Vaughan reported to the Diocese.
Se dice que “la vida es un maratón, no es una carrera rápida”. Creo que este dicho tiene más razón mientras cumplimos más años, los días parecen pasar más rápidamente. Lo mismo se podría decir sobre Cuaresma: ¡es un maratón a la Pascua! Ya hemos pasado el punto medio de nuestro camino cuaresmal con el fin en la vista. ¿Cómo nos ha ido?
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. has released a message to address the midpoint of the Lenten season, reminding the faithful in the Diocese of Trenton that the holy season of Lent is “a marathon to Easter!”
They say “life is a marathon, not a quick sprint.” I think that is true although the older you get, the faster the days seem to pass. The same could be said of the holy season of Lent: it is a marathon to Easter!
If St. Catherine of Alexandria were alive today, she would no doubt be a member of her high school debating team! It was St. Catherine’s great wisdom, knowledge and debating skills that converted many to Christianity, but also led to her martyrdom.
High school choristers in the Diocese of Trenton are among those across the nation being invited to audition for the National Catholic Youth Choir’s 2019 choir camp and anniversary tour.
by Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos
WASHINGTON – La Agencia Estadounidense para la Protección del Medioambiente (la EPA por sus cifras en inglés) ha propuesto una nueva regla que determina que ya no es “apropiado ni necesario” regular el mercurio y otros contaminantes del aire emitidos por plantas de energía. El obispo Frank J. Dewane de Venice, Florida, director del comité de la conferencia de obispos católicos de los EE.UU. para la Justicia Doméstica y el Desarrollo Humano, y el arzobispo Jospeh F. Naumann, director del comité de la conferencia de obispos católicos para las Actividades Pro-Vida, expresaron preocupación sobre los riesgos potenciales a la vida humana y la salud ambiental.
Faithful called to encourage good stewardship of God's creation as new rule is proposed by the EPA. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule that deems it no longer “appropriate and necessary” to regulate mercury and other hazardous air pollutants emitted by power plants. Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops Committee on Pro-Life Activities, expressed concern about the potential risks to human life and environmental health.
On Monday, March 25, A1504/S1072, the Aid in Dying bill will be voted on in both the Senate and the Assembly. This assisted suicide bill is a direct threat to anyone viewed as a cost liability to an insurance company. In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with lingering illnesses may be branded as an economic liability, and decisions to encourage death could be driven by cost.
In rites and celebrations across the Diocese over the past few weeks, more than 700 adults and young people seeking full communion in the Church were formally recognized and lifted up in prayer.
La Diócesis de Trenton ha compartido una alerta sobre el reportaje de engaños a través de correos electrónicos y textos que utilizan los nombres del párroco o sacerdote para solicitar donaciones en la forma de tarjetas de regalo o donaciones en efectivo.
The Diocese of Trenton has issued an alert regarding reports of email and text scams that will use the name of a pastor to solicit funds in the form of gift cards or cash donations.
Jesus, Bread of Life Cemetery and Mausoleum, Mount Laurel, will hold Stations of the Cross for the Souls in Purgatory during the six Fridays of Lent beginning March 8 at 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Department of Catholic Cemeteries, faithful are invited to pray and reflect on the suffering journey of Christ as he travelled on the Way of the Cross to his Death on Calvary.
Students selected as first-place winners and runners-up in the diocesan Respect Life contest were recognized during Masses March 3 in each of the Diocese’s four counties.
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has issued the following prayer request: The U.S. Senate recently failed to pass the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act – legislation that prohibits infanticide by ensuring that a child born alive following an attempted abortion would receive the same degree of care to preserve her or his life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age.
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has issued the following prayer request: The U.S. Senate recently failed to pass the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act – legislation that prohibits infanticide by ensuring that a child born alive following an attempted abortion would receive the same degree of care to preserve her or his life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age.
Less than two weeks after Pope Francis convened a worldwide summit on eradicating the sexual abuse of minors by clergy, the Catholic bishops in New Jersey have issued a statement in which they detail their ongoing efforts, many dating back to 2002, to ensure safe environments for children and youth, deal with clergy charged with abuse and assist the victims in their process of healing. The statement was provided to 120 state legislators and media outlets March 4 by the New Jersey Catholic Conference.
Less than two weeks after Pope Francis convened a worldwide summit on eradicating the sexual abuse of minors by clergy, the Catholic bishops in New Jersey have issued a statement in which they detail their ongoing efforts, many dating back to 2002, to ensure safe environments for children and youth, deal with clergy charged with abuse and assist the victims in their process of healing. The statement was provided to 120 state legislators and media outlets March 4 by the New Jersey Catholic Conference.