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Although this year the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother into heaven is not a holy day of obligation because it falls on Saturday, it remains a pre-eminent Marian feast day that should be honored and remembered.  

Since it became clear this past spring that the coronavirus risk would still be a factor as our Catholic schools prepare to return to the classroom,

On July 16, 2020, the Diocese’s third-party software and cloud hosting vendor, Blackbaud, informed us that they had suffered a cybersecurity incident in May 2020 which initially raised concerns regarding potential unauthorized access to certain information they maintained. Blackbaud is a vendor providing customer relationship management and financial services tools, focusing on the non-profit sector.  Along with universities, other dioceses and charitable organizations, the Diocese of Trenton has used Blackbaud primarily for these services for more than 20 years. 

The Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus is celebrated on August 6.  It lifts up for our prayerful consideration as Catholics a pivotal moment in the life of the Lord Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew (17: 1-8), Mark (9:2-8) and Luke (9:28-36) provide details of the event. This year, the Church uses the account of St. Matthew for the Gospel of the Mass for the feast...

Se celebra la Fiesta de la Transfiguración de Jesús el 6 de agosto. Nos brinda la oportunidad de contemplar, como católicos, un momento clave en la vida del Señor Jesús. El Evangelio de Mateo (17:1-8), Marcos (9:2-8) y Lucas (9:28-36) nos dan detalles del evento.

El 16 de julio, 2020, la compañía que contrata la Diócesis de Trenton para el software de terceros y una infraestructura de cloud hosting, Blackbaud, nos informó que sufrió un incidente de ciberseguridad en mayo del 2020 que inicialmente parecía preocupante acerca el acceso potencial no-autorizado a cierta información que mantenía.

Obispo O'Connell anuncia nombramientos episcopales

We are all familiar with the tense moment of confrontation between Pontius Pilate and the Lord Jesus when Pilate demands “what is truth?” in response to the Lord Jesus’ revelation “I have come into this world to testify to the truth (John 18: 37-38).” 

Todos conocemos bien el momento tenso entre Poncio Pilato y el Señor Jesús cuando Pilato demanda “¿qué es la verdad”? después de la revelación del Señor Jesús: “He venido al mundo para atestiguar a la verdad” (Juan 18: 37-38). Pilato no era el primero de lanzar esa pregunta y el Señor Jesús tampoco era el primer recipiente. “La verdad” ha sido el enfoque del estudio, investigación y debate de por la mayoría de la historia grabada. Los filósofos, teólogos, académicos, estudiantes, personas de fe, personas de ninguna fe se han cuestionado y discutido su significado por los tiempos. En algún momento, simplemente nos toca aceptar una idea o definición de la verdad y seguir adelante.

On July 30, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will mark the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the episcopacy, less than two months after being named Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton. The Bishop took some time with Rayanne Bennett, Associate Publisher of The Monitor, to look back on the day he first received the news of his appointment from Pope Benedict XVI, and the many highlights that have come in the decade that followed. 

The MEM reports to the principal and is responsible for developing a strategic marketing plan to promote the school and recruit and retain students. The MEM works closely with the principal, Director of Enrollment & Advancement, consultants and representatives from the Diocese of Trenton. He/she is responsible for creating a strong public presence, planning, executing and promoting school events and contributing to the promotion of the school.

El obispo jubilado Edward U. Kmiec, hijo natal y obispo auxiliar anterior de la Diócesis de Trenton, murió el 11 de julio a los 84 años, reportó la Diócesis de Buffalo. El obispo Kmiec nació y creció en Trenton, en la Parroquia San Eduvigis. Fue nombrado obispo auxiliar de Trenton en agosto del 1982 y servía en la Diócesis con el obispo John C. Reiss hasta su nombramiento como el décimo Obispo de Nashville en octubre del 1992. Servía en Nashvile por 12 años hasta que fue nombrado el Obispo de Buffalo en octubre del 2004. Se jubiló de ese puesto en mayo del 2012.

Retired Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, a native son and former auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, died July 11 at age 84, it was announced by the Diocese of Buffalo. Bishop Kmiec was born and raised in Trenton, growing up in the city’s St. Hedwig Parish. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Trenton in August 1982 and served the Diocese under then-Bishop John C. Reiss until he was named 10th bishop of Nashville in October 1992. He served in Nashville for 12 years until he was appointed Bishop of Buffalo in October 2004, retiring from there in May 2012.

WASHINGTON – Following the publication of a national news story on Catholic churches receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the following statement in response:

An article written by the Associated Press and published by multiple media outlets July 10 seems to call into question the legitimacy of the Church’s request for COVID relief funding made available through the U.S. government.  The Diocese of Trenton has responded to this article with the following statement:

Temporary, part time janitorial positions have become available at The Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine. Hours are flexible and will include weekends (Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays).

Every man’s journey in becoming a priest is unique and inspiring in its own way. But few men have followed the extraordinary path that Deacon Stephen Sansevere has taken on the way to his priestly ordination.

WASHINGTON — Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami, the acting chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Religious Liberty has encouraged Catholics to pray and uphold religious liberty at home and abroad during Religious Freedom Week 2020. Commencing on June 22, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, Religious Freedom Week runs through June 29, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. The theme chosen for this year is “For the Good of All.”

It’s summertime again, although the look and feel of it is quite different this year.  Most of us have been working at home or home schooling so, despite the change of seasons, it seems just “more of the same.”  But it is different. 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Saint Agnes in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education.  The qualified candidate will determine and strategically plan the faith formational needs for the community under the direction of the Pastor.