Pastoral Life & Mission

Office of Pastoral Life and Mission

The Office of Pastoral Life and Mission is comprised of departments and ministry structures within the Diocese of Trenton that are related to pastoral ministry, helping to lead people closer to Christ and lead them in mission.  The departments and ministries work collaboratively out of a shared vision for the Church, and for a vibrant parish life.  Our efforts and resources are focused on the ongoing development of leaders, on effective parish ministry and ministerial outreach and accompaniment in other settings.

Terry A. Ginther, Executive Director for Pastoral Life and Mission

• Department of Catechesis, Denise Contino, Director
• Department of Evangelization and Family Life,  Josue Arriola, Director
• Department of Pastoral Planning, Terry A. Ginther, Director
• Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Dan Waddington, Director
• Hispanic & Multicultural Ministry
• Jail and Prison Ministry
• Parish Leader Scholarships for Advanced Study
• Pastoral Care
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
• Campus Ministry
• Lay Associations
• Retreat and Houses of Prayer

Parish and ministry leaders are encouraged to avail themselves of periodic webinars offered by the collaborative efforts of the diocesan departments of Catechesis, Evangelization & Family Life, and Youth & Young Adult Ministries.

For more information about upcoming ministry webinars or to view archived virtual resources, please CLICK HERE.