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In an effort to ensure transparency and promote healing, the Diocese of Trenton has published a preliminary list of diocesan clergy who have been credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor.

Bishop urges opposition to ‘Aid in Dying’ act on World Day of the Sick; DYC 2019 draws 600 teens to worship, grow in faith together

As a proposed piece of legislation that would allow physicians to assist some terminally ill patients to end their lives moves forward in the NJ State Legislature, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., issued a letter to legislators expressing his opposition as a “bishop, a priest, a man of faith . . . but also as a human being and a son.” In the letter sent Feb. 11, the day that the Catholic Church observes World Day of the Sick, Bishop O’Connell told legislators that “never again will your responsibility be greater or your decision more important.” The letter follows:

(Washington, D.C.-- February 11, 2019) Kenneth R. Feinberg and Camille S. Biros, two noted victims’ compensation experts, have been named Administrators of a New Jersey state-wide Compensation Program – approved and supported by all five Roman Catholic Dioceses located in the state. Today they announced the creation of the Independent Victim Compensation Program (“IVCP”) to pay eligible victims who were sexually abused by clergy of the Roman Catholic Church while minors.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide timely, accurate and insightful financial analysis for elementary and secondary schools.  Periodic review of financial statements and annual budgets as well as analysis of other initiatives under consideration will be required. 

Please hold in prayer the teens and youth ministers from all four corners of the Diocese of Trenton who will be attending the annual Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC), Feb. 9 in Holy Cross Prep Academy, Delran.

National Marriage Week kicks off Feb. 7 among communities of faith across the United States. The highlight of this special week, World Marriage Day, was established by Worldwide Marriage Encounter in 1983 and is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of February. This year World Marriage Day falls on Feb. 10.

he Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold, NJ is looking is for a professional, team-orientated, friendly, welcoming person for a part time Parish Receptionist position that has become available.  The hours for this position will be Monday 3:00pm-8:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm, Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pm. 

St. Mary Academy, formerly All Saints Regional Catholic School, in Manahawkin, NJ is seeking a principal for July 1, 2019. Review aspects of the school at www.asrcs.org  

As Catholic Schools Week 2019 neared its end, student representatives and school officials from Catholic schools around the state were recognized Jan. 31 in the New Jersey State House in Trenton for all that they contribute to their state and communities.

The office of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Trenton is looking for a Cemetery Business Coordinator to work from St. Mary’s Cemetery & Mausoleum in Hamilton, New Jersey. This position requires a kind and caring individual with strong organizational and interpersonal competencies. The role calls for excellent verbal and written communications abilities responding to daily telephone and in-person inquiries.

The Diocese of Trenton is seeking applications for the position of Accountant for the Department of Finance.  The position will report to the Director of Finance and is responsible for assisting in the monthly general ledger close and balance sheet/income statement analysis for the Diocese of Trenton and the Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Trenton

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. is calling upon the diocesan faithful to remember in prayer consecrated persons as the universal Church observes World Day for Consecrated Life Feb. 2.

Faithful from throughout the Diocese of Trenton and beyond gathered Jan. 25 and 26 to bid farewell to Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. Bishop Smith, 83, passed away after a long illness in Morris Hall Meadows, Lawrenceveille, the morning of Jan. 22.

Historically, religious orders developed in the Church, first because of some particular need that was not able to be met in the Church at the time and, second, because the vision and charism of some particular individuals were able to inspire others to come together and determine how to meet that need. And, so, religious orders, communities, congregations and societies were born!

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church will hold its annual celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life on February 2, 2019. This celebration is a special time for individual parishes and the greater Church to celebrate the beauty of the consecrated vocation, highlight its various forms, and reflect on the unique Christ-centered witness that consecrated men and women bring to the Church and the surrounding community.

Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Trenton will join with others nationwide to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week (CWS), Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 with open houses, exhibits, prayer services, showcases, Mass and a variety of other exciting activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

La muerte del obispo emérito John M. Smith a los 83 años de edad deja un vacío en la Diócesis en que él servía como obispo durante 13 años. La Iglesia local a que le encantaba llamar “La Gran Diócesis de Trenton” ahora está de luto al fallecer este “gran” sacerdote y obispo. Se recordará sinceramente su gran sentido de humor y su personalidad cautivadora, conocido muy bien durante su obispado y ministerio pastoral por los cuatro condados de la Diócesis. Apropiadamente escogió “Servir a Dios con Alegría” para su lema episcopal del Salmo 100.

In his column for The Monitor, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. remembers Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith

Tengo el triste deber de anunciar la muerte el 22 de enero del 2019 del reverendísimo John Mortimer Smith, Obispo Emérito (2010-2019) y el noveno obispo de la Diócesis de Trenton (1997-2010).