The Monitor

Newspaper of the Diocese of Trenton, serving the Catholic community in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

The new issue of The Monitor dedicates much of its up front coverage to commemorating the lives of several beloved persons, all of whom who are known for their faith-filled legacy and the special way that they drew so many in the diocesan community and beyond into relationship with Christ.  Our special IN REMEMBRANCE section honors the late Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith; Father Leon S. Buni, a parish priest and chaplain, and St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill Sister Dorothy L. Payne, founding president of Trenton Catholic Academy and former associate superintendent of schools for the Diocese.

The Feb. 7 issue also includes a substantial wrap-up report on Catholic Schools Week, featuring many of the fun, colorful and spirit-filled ways that Catholic schools across the Diocese celebrated this special national observance.  Our reporters and photographers take you from the N.J. State House, where Catholic schools were honored, to the chilly waters of the Atlantic for the Polar Plunge to raise money and awareness for Catholic education.  This special package also highlights visits to Catholic schools by celebrities and dignitaries, including our own Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who celebrated school Masses and dropped in on classes across the Diocese. 

Among other important topics is the Pope’s message for World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11; efforts to counter new legislative pushes to expand abortion access, such as the new law in New York State, and the expected benefits of the higher minimum wage just signed into law in New Jersey.  
More news not to miss:

• Special pull-out report on the Annual Catholic Appeal, set to roll out Feb. 23, 24 in all parishes

• Deacon candidates move one step closer with institution as acolytes and lectors

• Holocaust survivors teach anti-bullying message

• Diocese’s history highlighted in special exhibit

• Responsibility in the 24/7 social media world

• Local priest saves a woman’s life; Red Bank Catholic students mourn one of their own

The Feb. 7 print edition has been mailed to subscribers, and the e-edition is available now at www.TrentonMonitor.com. Not a subscriber? Learn more and subscribe to the print or digital edition of The Monitor, HERE.

• TCA says farewell to beloved president, Sister Dorothy Payne

• In column, Bishop O’Connell remembers Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith

• A message from Bishop O'Connell on the death of Bishop Emeritus John M. Smith
   
• Diocese's faithful travel to Washington for March for Life