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.
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. 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.