Pope John Paul II transferred Bishop John M. Smith from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee on November 25, 1995, appointing him Coadjutor Bishop of Trenton. Bishop Smith succeeded Retired Bishop John C. Reiss on July 1, 1997. He launched the Inaugural Bishop's Annual Appeal on February 5, 2000, which has been vital to continuing the programs and services within the Diocese, and funding many new initiatives.

“Servite Domino In Laetitia”

“Serve the Lord With Gladness”

Read more about Bishop Smith's life and priestly ministry HERE.
 

Bishop Reiss was named the eighth bishop of Trenton by Pope John Paul II March 11, 1980 and was installed as bishop April 22, 1980, in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral.

“Amemus Ad Invicem”

“Let Us Love One Another”

Read more about Bishop Reiss' life and ministry HERE.
 

The longest serving bishop to date in the Diocese of Trenton, Bishop Ahr was appointed by Pope Pius XII to be the 7th Bishop of the Dicoese.

Bishop Ahr's time as Shepherd of Trenton was marked by a dramatic increase in the number of practicing Catholics. To respond to the growth, he dedicated 100 new churches, 90 new schools and more.

“Maria, Spes Mea”

“Mary, My Hope”

Learn more about the history of the Diocese of Trenton HERE.

“Monstra Te Esse Matrem”

“Show Yourself to Be a Mother”

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“Ut Sim Fidelis”

“That I May Be Faithful”

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“Nos Novi Per Gratiam”

“We Are Renewed by Grace”

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“Funda Nos In Pace”

“Strengthen us in Peace”

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“Gratia Dei Sum Id Quod Sum”

“By the Grace of God I am What I Am”

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“Let the Little Ones Come Unto Me”

“Sinite Parvulos Venire Ad Me”

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