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Even though St. Stanislaus Kostka was born more than 400 years ago, he experienced something many students experience today – bullying.

The national televised Mass for Easter Sunday – which originally aired in 2018 – will continue to be available for viewing on DioceseofTrenton.org and TrentonMonitor.com.

The following statement has been issued by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding simultaneous explosions in Sri Lanka.

The following statement has been issued by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding simultaneous explosions in Sri Lanka targeting the country’s minority Christian community as well as luxury hotels around Colombo on Easter Sunday morning. At least 200 people were killed and more than 400 injured in the terrorist attacks.

The Diocese of Trenton would like to extend their warmest prayers and wishes to Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. on the occasion of his birthday.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. has released his Easter message for 2019, reminding us that even in it’s late arrival, “the actual date…does not change what Easter means for the Catholic, for the Christian.”

Hace 24 años que empezó el Rally Juvenil Católico de New Jersey en Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. Patrocinado este año por el departamento ministerial para jóvenes y jóvenes adultos de la Diócesis de Trenton, el evento anual seguirá celebrando a los jóvenes de todas partes del estado de New Jersey. Esta gran celebración será marcada de manera especial por un concierto increíble con cantautor católico, Matt Maher, reconocido internacionalmente.

Donovan Catholic, an exclusive college preparatory high school located in Toms River, is seeking to fill the position of Vice Principal.

The 24th annual NJ Catholic Youth Rally has been slated May 19 with new addition of Matt Maher Concert; Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. issues new assignments.

Faithful from across each county in the Diocese of Trenton are preparing to gather together to celebrate annual sacred liturgies and services throughout Holy Week 2019, April 15-19.

This year, 2019, Easter Sunday falls on April 21. That will not happen again until 2030. By all accounts, April 21 is one of the latest dates on which Easter can occur, the latest of which is April 25, which will not happen until 2038. While these are interesting facts from meteorological, practical and planning points of view, the actual date of Easter in the Western Church does not change what Easter means for the Catholic, for the Christian.

St. Thomas More, Manalapan, NJ is currently seeking a full-time Catechetical Leader for their Religious Education and Safe Environment programs.  The qualified candidate will develop, maintain, and administer catechetical program and safe environment standards for the children, youth, and adults of the large suburban parish.

The New Jersey Catholic Conference and the New Jersey Network of Catholic School Families are asking for the following specific increases in the Fiscal Year 2020 Education Budget. Call, email, or speak directly with legislators regarding these requests. 

Bishop to celebrate Mass for College Students, Diocese prepares for Chrism Mass , St. Catherine of Alexandria latest in #YoungSaints Series

Two bills awaiting Gov. Phil Murphy's approval promise to help the homeless in New Jersey.

Two bills awaiting Gov. Phil Murphy approval promise to help the homeless in New Jersey. The first bill (S-3586) would expand emergency assistance (housing aid) for people who face an imminent threat of homelessness. Under current law, emergency assistance is only available for 12 to 18 months once in a person’s lifetime. This bill would allow those who need it to re-apply for emergency assistance if seven years have passed since their last application. The assistance would include food and clothing, temporary rental assistance or mortgage payments to keep people housed, and utility payments, if needed. The second bill (S-3585) would...

In a statement dated March 30, 2019, the Diocese of Trenton expressed profound sadness as it announced receiving an allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Gregory D. Vaughan, who has served as pastor of St. Catharine Parish in Holmdel since 2013. The alleged abuse dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when Msgr. Vaughan was a parochial vicar in St. Ann Parish, Keansburg. This is the first and only allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Vaughan reported to the Diocese.

En el 17 de marzo del 2019, la Diócesis de Trenton recibió una alegación del abuso sexual de un menor de edad contra el reverendo monseñor Gregory D. Vaughan, quien ha servido como el párroco de la Parroquia Santa Catarina en Holmdel desde el 2013. El abuso presunto pasó a finales de los 1970 y principios de los 1980 cuando el monseñor Vaughan era el vicario parroquial en la Parroquia Santa Ana, Keansburg. En el interés de proteger la privacidad de la víctima, la Diócesis no revelará más detalles sobre el abuso presunto. Esta es la primera y única alegación de abuso sexual de un menor contra el monseñor Vaughan reportado a la Diócesis.

On March 17, 2019, the Diocese of Trenton received an allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor against Rev. Msgr. Gregory D. Vaughan, who has served as pastor of St. Catharine Parish in Holmdel since 2013. The alleged abuse dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when Msgr. Vaughan was a parochial vicar in St. Ann Parish, Keansburg. In the interest of protecting the victim’s privacy, the Diocese will not disclose further details of the alleged abuse. This is the first and only allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Vaughan reported to the Diocese.

Se dice que “la vida es un maratón, no es una carrera rápida”. Creo que este dicho tiene más razón mientras cumplimos más años, los días parecen pasar más rápidamente. Lo mismo se podría decir sobre Cuaresma: ¡es un maratón a la Pascua! Ya hemos pasado el punto medio de nuestro camino cuaresmal con el fin en la vista. ¿Cómo nos ha ido?