Young Adult event ∙ Blue Mass ∙ Annual Report ∙ Rite of Election ∙ Stations of the Cross

YOUNG ADULTS AGE 18-39 ARE INVITED to the Diocese’s annual young adult retreat March 2, beginning at 10 a.m. in St. Luke Parish, 1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River.

The daylong event, hosted by the diocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, will include lunch and the parish Mass at 4 p.m. at the retreat’s end in St. Luke Church. The retreat theme – “Flipping Tables” (to make room for God) – will be explored by Dan Palmieri and Anthony McCullough of JMJ Missions.

Described as enthusiastic, informal and relatable, Palmieri’s and McCullough’s talk titles include “Set the World on Fire,” “Source & Summit: The Holy Eucharist,” “Bringing Your Loved Ones Back to God” and many others.

Learn more HERE.

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PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW JERSEY are invited to pray for law enforcement personnel who work to keep their communities safe when the Diocese of Trenton hosts the 22nd Annual Blue Mass April 4 in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will serve as principal celebrant and homilist and will be joined at the altar with priests from across Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  Bagpipers, fife and drum corps members and color guard processions will once again be part of the day’s tribute.

The Mass is open to the public.  Afterward, a luncheon will be held for law enforcement personnel and their families. All those who wish to attend the luncheon are asked to register online at dioceseoftrenton.org/blue-mass; (Tickets are $20 per person; all immediate family members of law enforcement personnel are invited to the luncheon at no charge.)

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EACH YEAR, THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON undergoes an audit of its financial statements by an independent public accounting firm.  This information can be found HERE.






 

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NEARLY 250 CATECHUMENS FROM AROUND THE DIOCESE traveled to St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, Feb. 18 for the Rite of Election ceremony with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M. These women and men are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Read the full story HERE.

 

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PRAY THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS with Bishop O’Connell this Lent. The Stations of The Cross video can found HERE.
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