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Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Rodimer, who led the Diocese of Paterson from 1978 until his retirement in 2004, died Dec. 6 at the age of 91.

Fourth grade teacher – long term substitute January to June 2019   St. Rose of Lima Elementary School, Freehold, is looking for a long term substitute from January to June 2019 for their self-contained fourth grade class. Candidates need demonstrated skill with creative teaching for students who love learning. Commitment to Catholic school mission is essential. Bi -lingual background would be a special advantage.

   St. Mark’s Church, located in Sea Girt, NJ, is seeking a self-motivated, dynamic and resourceful individual to fill the position of Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper/Secretary.  This multi-faceted, hands on position includes responsibility for implementing and coordinating all parish financial functions including bookkeeping,   payroll and coordinating with and preparing financial reports for the Diocese of Trenton, supervision of the parish administrative staff and support for parish activities such as special events, services and church organizations. 

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. and a delegation of priests and lay faithful are in Mexico City for a five-day pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In his message for Advent, beginning on Dec. 2, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. speaks about the “both/and” nature of our spiritual preparation.

I confess, I’m guilty. Once Thanksgiving is over my thoughts turn to Christmas. I put up my tree and decorate the house for that “most wonderful time of the year.” I pull out my Christmas CDs and watch all those great Christmas specials and movies on TV. All these preparations —-admitted secular —- put me in a happy frame of mind and give me a good feeling to welcome my favorite holiday. I don’t want to miss a minute!

Bishop reflects on new racism letter, Guadalupe pilgrims to gather in Trenton, Giving Tuesday brings funds to schools

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M. ‘Open Wide Our Hearts’ Our Church must take the lead in eliminating racism “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view — until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” These words spoken by Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s classic American novel on race, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” have come to my mind frequently since first reading them in high school. As reasonable as they seem, they are not so easy to put into practice. They offer, however, a compelling and profoundly Christian suggestion for us all.

While we don’t know too much about his early life, what we do know is that young Pedro Calungsod loved the Lord. He was born around 1654 in Visayas, part of the Philippines controlled by the Spanish empire. He was taught by Spanish Jesuit missionaries there and excelled in the study of the Catechism, so much so that, around the age of 14, he accompanied some of the Jesuit priests — among them, Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores — and other lay volunteers on a missionary trip to Guam in the Marianas Islands. San Vitores is credited with establishing the first Catholic Church on the Islands.

Hoy, el 27 de noviembre, la Diócesis de Trenton participa en #GivingTuesday, un día internacional para donaciones caritativas. Este año, la campaña en la Diócesis apoya la educación católica en los condados de Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth y Ocean.

This Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Diocese of Trenton is participating in #GivingTuesday, an international day of charitable giving. This year, the campaign in the Diocese aims to support Catholic education in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties

“Do whatever he tells you.” These words of our Blessed Mother Mary to the servants working at the Wedding Feast of Cana emerge from John’s Gospel as maternal instruction to us all.

Al acercarnos al Día de Acción de Gracias, muchos de nosotros nos reunimos con nuestros queridos, y a veces con gente que ni conocemos, para celebrar las abundantes bendiciones de Dios en nuestras vidas.

The value of a Catholic school education lasts a lifetime. Rooted in faith, moral values are part of life's compass. Goal-setting, persistence, and continuous improvement are intrinsic to the unfolding leadership and competencies that define Catholic school students. Integrity, service and giving of self are hallmarks of Catholic school students. Giving is investing in the future of tomorrow's leaders and is an investment marked by continuous returns. We are truly blessed with the kindness and generous spirit of many which will create a positive impact for our students.

As we look to Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with our dear loved ones, and sometimes people we do not know, to celebrate God’s abundant blessings in our lives.

As we look to Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with our dear loved ones, and sometimes people we do not know, to celebrate God’s abundant blessings in our lives.

After having completed a year of aspirancy, five men who are seeking to become deacons in the Diocese were formally accepted by Bishop David M O’Connell, C.M., during the recent annual convocation of deacons.

Bishop affirms plan by NJ dioceses to establish a victims’ program, release names of credibly accused clergy

Una declaración del obispo David M. O’Connell, C.M., sobre el plan de las diócesis de New Jersey de establecer un programa para víctimas, publicar nombres de clero acusado creíblemente

Since the establishment of the Dallas Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in 2002 (revised in 2005, 2011 and 2018) and its accompanying Essential Norms, dioceses across the country — including the Diocese of Trenton — have committed themselves to the eradication of the sexual abuse of minors in the Church and its institutions and agencies. In addition, the dioceses of New Jersey entered into an agreement with the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey and the prosecutors of every county — known as the Memorandum of Understanding — to report every single instance of the alleged sexual abuse of minors in the Church to their offices. Following the review and response of prosecutors, Diocesan Review Boards, composed predominantly of lay professionals, make determinations of credibility to present to the bishop who, in turn, takes immediate, appropriate actions in accord with the Charter and Essential Norms and Canon Law.