Gathered in Prayer -- Hundreds of law enforcement officials gathered for the 19th annual Blue Mass that was celebrated April 17 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, with Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., as principal celebrant. The Mass provided an occasion to pray for those who serve in law enforcement. Craig Pittelli photos
A new generation has emerged since the pipes and drums of the first Diocesan Celebration of Law Enforcement – widely known as the Blue Mass – first echoed through Trenton’s St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral 19 years ago.
So, it seemed fitting April 17 that scores of Catholic school students, representing that new generation, were among nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers who filled the Cathedral to capacity for the annual gathering celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Students from Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton, and Notre Dame High School and St. Ann School, both Lawrenceville, served at the altar, provided the musical liturgy and stood in prayerful support for the men and women who dedicate themselves to the public.
Pastoral Care volunteers complete training A cadre of 22 faith-filled volunteers celebrated the completion of the diocesan pastoral care training program April 13 with a ceremony in the Chancery, Lawrenceville. More ... Friday, April 20, 2018
Nonpublic school security funding frozen in proposed budget
The New Jersey Catholic Conference, the New Jersey Network of Catholic Families and a Catholic school fifth-grader are among the voices fighting to keep nonpublic school students safe across New Jersey. More ... Thursday, April 19, 2018
Beirut
NEW YORK -- Every word matters in "Beirut" (Bleecker Street), an espionage thriller set in 1982 during the Lebanese civil war. More ... Friday, April 20, 2018
The Torch youth ministry group in St. Dominic Parish has been putting in a tremendous amount of community service over the past months. From coat drives and pasta dinners to letter-writing campaigns and helping the homeless, there seems to be no task too small for the Brick parish’s teens.
“I am thankful that I am able to participate in all of these service opportunities,” said Jeffrey Frankenburg, a 13-year-old youth ministry member. “I know that I am very lucky to have what I have, and I like that I can give back while having fun with my friends.”
Faith Alive! 2018 No. 19 -- Authenticating and protecting relics To better ensure that the veneration of relics is properly followed, the Congregation for Saints' Causes released a new instruction December 2017 aimed at upholding the integrity of the practice. More ... Friday, April 20, 2018
April 22 - What makes a good shepherd good? The Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally called “Good Shepherd” Sunday. This is a very powerful image that demands constant attention. More ... Sunday, April 15, 2018
CBA hosts businessmen for ethics symposium The business world is a tricky realm to navigate in 2018. Handling the business world with ethical integrity is even tougher in today’s culture of instant gratification. More ... Wednesday, April 18, 2018
From Bishop O'Connell: the need to restore funding for Catholic schools in the State FY2019 Budget In his proclamation for this year’s Catholic Schools’ Week (January 28-February 3, 2018), Governor Murphy gratefully acknowledged that “Catholic schools in the State of New Jersey have educated millions of New Jerseyans throughout the years in preparation for their responsibilities as residents of this State and as members of society.” More ... Thursday, April 19, 2018
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In the beginning
Stephen Hawking died last month. He was a brilliant and influential physicist responsible for, among other things, the conclusion that black holes emit energy that we now call "Hawking radiation." More ... Friday, April 20, 2018
