The Monitor

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

Bright faces and lively smiles are a mainstay of The Monitor Magazine’s latest IN FOCUS package, which reports on the recent Diocesan Youth Conference. Hundreds of teens, described as “The Church of Now,” gathered from every corner of the Diocese to take part in a day of prayer, service and spiritual growth, setting a powerful example of how to inspire others through their Catholic faith.

The young Church of Trenton was in the spotlight throughout the March issue, which also includes the winning entries in the diocesan Respect Life contest, coverage of the Called By Name vocations discernment program, and special section showcasing Catholic Colleges. 

Don’t miss several key reports in the new issue, including an advisory from the Diocese and other Catholic agencies on staying healthy amid concerns with the spread of the coronavirus.
 
Also look for information on the critical importance of the upcoming U.S. Census, particularly for the poor and underserved.

Here’s a sampling of other content you don’t want to miss.

• MORE INSPIRATION FOR LENT: Pope calls on Catholics to unplug for Lent; Coverage of Bishop O’Connell’s Ash Wednesday Masses; Lenten challenges shared in conference; priests deliver video reflections; Almsgiving an overlooked discipline, and upcoming Lenten programs.
• PARISHES AND PEOPLE: Parish hosts ‘Parenting  in the Faith’; Group aims to foster male relationships for faith, family; Volunteers serve the Gospel as they help communities; Faith keeps athletic directory humble.
• EL ANZUELO, our Spanish-language section, brings you Inspiración Juvenil; Parroquial y Para Compartir Nuestra Voz, and more.

The print edition has been sent to all home delivery subscribers, and the digital edition is now available. If you are not yet a subscriber, now is the time to order home delivery of the new magazine, along with access to the e-edition and unlimited access of TrentonMonitor.com. You can subscribe online here or by contacting our Circulation Desk at (609) 403-7131; Monitor-Subscriptions@dioceseoftrenton.org.

• Bishop checks in on faithful via podcast

• Parishes, media outlets televise, livestream, broadcast Masses

• COVID Emergency Fund launched to support parish, diocesan operations

• Read Pope Francis’ ‘Urbi et Orbi’ address