Supported Ministries

Fan the Flame of Hope

The 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal asks us to make a commitment to become part of a shared mission that allows our local Church to warm the hearts of its faithful in the “flame of hope.” Pope Francis has reminded us that “hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us (Romans 5:5).”  Through your support of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, become “pilgrims of hope”.

Did You Know?

100% of the funds collected over goal are returned for repair/restoration projects, new areas of growth or ministry development, as well as other needs.

Clergy and Religious Administration

Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal fans the flame of hope by ensuring there are priests and deacons who embody God’s mercy and nurture the sacramental life of our parishes. Currently, the Appeal supports seminarians, active priests, religious priests, and permanent deacons, all of whom are dedicated to serving our faith community.

Your generosity also provides care for retired priests, many of whom continue to serve in meaningful ways. Housing and support are provided through Villa Vianney in Lawrenceville and The Villa at St. Denis in Manasquan, ensuring these devoted shepherds can live with dignity and peace.

Evangelization*

Evangelization is the primary mission of the Church. Diocesan and parish initiatives provide opportunities to grow in faith and into intimate union with God. An expansive array of ministry programs make the spiritual works of mercy a reality for families at all stages of life in the parishes and on a diocesan level. 

Our outreach for youth, young adults, the aging, family life, campus life and ministry among Catholics enrich the everyday and spiritual lives of over 640,000 parishioners.  

Your support makes it possible for the Diocese to prepare leaders at the parish level who teach over 32,600 Religious Education students each year and bring hundreds of men and women annually into full-initiation within the Catholic Faith. 

Catholic Education Administration

Catholic schools are the greatest hope for the future of our Church. Donations to the ACA help to ensure that curriculum and performance standards and development of educators continue at high levels within 25 elementary schools and 5 high schools. Last year reaching out to more than 90,000 alumni increased that support to these institutions.

Catholic Social Services

Through your support of the Annual Catholic Appeal, you partner with the Diocese and your parish to make the corporal works of mercy tangible for people who are most in need through: Diocesan Parish Counseling Services, Parish Emergency Assistance Program, Diocesan Social Service Workshops, Home Health Nursing Program and Emergency Assistance.

Communication

Diocesan communication efforts through the diocesan website, radio and TV, social media and The Monitor Magazine reach out to all 640,000 parishioners in the Diocese of Trenton, as well as those who are seeking to know more about the Catholic Church. Communications is responsible for the following areas:

• Trenton Monitor Magazine (print and digital)
• News Releases
• Digital Media Resources – websites, mobile communications, newsletter
• Communications Support to Diocesan Campaigns, Initiative
• Multimedia Production - video, audio, live streaming, innovative approach to messaging
• Social Media
• Spanish-language Communications
• Marketing and Creative Services for Diocesan Departments and Ministries – content development, graphic design
• Digital Communications Training and Consultation for Diocesan Departments and Ministries, Parishes and Schools

We have 97 Parishes in need throughout the 4 counties in the Diocese of Trenton.

Updated on January 15, 2025