THE MOST SOLEMN AND SACRED DAYS OF THE CHURCH YEAR have arrived as hundreds of thousands of Catholics prepare to take part in Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday Masses and observances.
Record-breaking number of converts to fully enter Catholic Church at Easter Vigil
The most solemn and sacred days of the Church year have arrived as hundreds of thousands of Catholics prepare to take part in Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday Masses and observances.
THE CHANCERY OFFICES IN LAWRENCEVILLE will be closed Thursday, April 2, through Easter Monday, April 6. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
Celebrated each year during Holy Week in Catholic churches around the globe, the Diocese’s local Chrism Mass will take place beginning at 7:30 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold.
During the Mass, Bishop O’Connell will consecrate the Sacred Chrism and bless the Oil of the Sick and Oil of the Catechumens – sacred oils used in parishes throughout the coming year for the conferral of Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick.
Assist in the management and oversight of appeals; production, response handling, and acknowledgement (including Lasallian Notes newsletter and other District Development Communications).
Specific responsibility for implementation of new procedures and initiatives to increase donor response rates and retention levels.
Regularly update acknowledgement letter. (2-3 times per year)
Coordinate new donor activities and events.
The Diocese of Trenton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the Department of Catholic Schools, a dynamic, diverse Catholic team dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a program where Gospel values are lived in our schools and a commitment to student success is critical.
THE NEW JERSEY CATHOLIC CONFERENCE, in partnership with the New Jersey Catholic Dioceses, Catholic Charities agencies and Catholic Healthcare Partnership of New Jersey, will host a one-day mental health conference May 2 from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. in St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway.
In observance of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shares a warm greeting with the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton. Celebrated each year on March 19, this feast honors St. Joseph, the faithful guardian of the Holy Family and patron of the universal Church
People of all faiths throughout Central New Jersey are invited to pray for law enforcement personnel during the 24th annual Blue Mass April 7 in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church - Medford, seeking to fill a Full-Time Parish Maintenance/Custodian Position. The qualified candidate will be responsible for specific daily cleaning duties, knowledge of building systems, opening/locking buildings, and general security. Ensure that the facilities are fully operational, safe, clean, and neat. Set up and break down for ministry and social activities. Perform ongoing repairs for the buildings such as light electrical, light plumbing and painting. Ability to safely use common power and hand tools to do simple repairs (doors/windows/gutters).
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Medford, is seeking a full-time lead parish administrative assistant. Salary commensurate with experience and offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, 403B and paid time off. All candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. No telephone calls will be accepted. Please submit your resume and two professional references and one personal reference to: Lenora Gange, Administrative Assistant, [email protected] .
St. Benedict Catholic Church and School is seeking a full-time Director of Faith Formation to serve the parish community. Under the leadership of the Pastor, the Director will assess and strategically plan the faith formational needs of the parish.
In observance of the Memorial of Saint Patrick, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shares a warm St. Patrick’s Day greeting with the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton. Marked each year on March 17, the feast honors Saint Patrick, bishop and the patron saint of Ireland.
“LIVING AND DYING WELL: Facing the Pastoral & Practical Challenges at Times of Severe Illness and End-of-Life,” a seminar offered by the Diocese’s Respect Life Ministry has been postponed until a later date. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
THE U.S. BISHOPS’ ANNUAL CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION, which helps some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in need in the United States and worldwide, will be taken in most U.S. dioceses at Masses the weekend of March 14-15.
In response to this issue, the New Jersey Catholic Conference has posted an Action Alert, offering an online option to contact New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to express support for increasing funding for nonpublic school security from $205 to $260 per pupil in the state’s next budget, which takes effect July 1.
As public institutions receive additional funding to bolster security in their facilities, Catholic school leaders and advocated in the Diocese of Trenton and across the state are urging support for a proposed increase in state funding that would facilitate similar measures in nonpublic schools.
The Chancery building in Lawrenceville will be closed Monday, Feb. 23, due to inclement weather. The Chancery staff will work remotely and can be reached via email. Stay warm and safe!
BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M., HAS CANCELED THE RITE OF ELECTION scheduled for Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m., due to the timing of the snowfall and concern for safety. Bishop O’Connell has delegated the Rite of Election to pastors. As many parishes had already scheduled a Rite of Sending for Sunday morning, replacement with the Rite of Election, or with the combined Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, is recommended.