The Monitor

MAGAZINE AND DIGITAL NEWS 
OF THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON
serving the Catholic community in
Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
 

The Church recently observed the second annual upcoming World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and The Monitor Magazine’s latest issue brings you coverage of two Masses celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and a series of messages from Pope Francis about the elderly, whom he describes as “living signs of the goodness of God.”

But in this month’s IN FOCUS, we provide expanded coverage on ways to keep our older loved ones at the center of our families and communities.  Look for articles on how to make our grandparents and the elderly a priority in our lives; how to help them deal with their unique experiences of loss and grief, and how to get them to share their stories to help future generations.

There is no such thing as a summer slow-down, both on the wider news front, as well as the activities conducted in our local faith communities.  You’ll find the following reports and photo packages:

• CHURCH, WORLD & NATION – Pope Francis’ penitential pilgrimage among the Indigenous community in Canada; The Church’s response to the flood devastation in Kentucky; The U.S. bishops’ appeals to Congress to “protect life and the common good”; Bill to fight human trafficking passes in the House
• YOUTH SERVICE -- Mission: Jersey brought together scores of youth in four locations around the Diocese to serve those in need.
• LOCAL SPOTLIGHT – It’s Summer around the Diocese with Vacation Bible Schools, carnivals and festivals. Maybe you’ll see some familiar faces in our photo montage.
• SPIRITUAL LIFE – Father Garry Koch’s THE WORD; Mary Morrell’s THINGS MY FATHER TAUGHT ME, and Faith at Home, which looks at staying in balance as fall approaches.

The August print edition has been mailed to all PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS and the digital edition link has been sent to their inboxes. Subscribers also have unlimited access to all content on TrentonMonitor.com. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up today safely and conveniently by clicking HERE, or writing to Monitor-Subscriptions@DioceseofTrenton.org.

As you enjoy these last weeks of summer, remember to keep The Monitor Magazine on your reading list.  We invite you to send us a photo of yourselves reading the diocesan magazine as part of your summer activities, and be part of a photo compilation on social media and our website.  Email the photo to Monitor-News@dioceseoftrenton.org.

God bless!

Rayanne Bennett, Associate Publisher

And The Monitor team

• ‘Bread of Life’: Mission: Jersey sees youth eager to support community

• Bishop celebrates funeral Mass for Father John J. Scully

• August – The month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

• Ocean County’s Providence House receives federal support to increase its services