Sacred Moment - Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M., is ordained to the episcopacy by Bishop John M. Smith in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, July 30. Bishop Smith is joined by co-ordaining bishops Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, left, and Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington. Craig Pittelli photo
It was an emotional atmosphere inside St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, as bishops, cardinals, priests, deacons, religious and laity of the Diocese of Trenton packed the church July 30 to witness the ordination of Coadjutor Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.
Bishop O'Connell was ordained to the episcopacy by Bishop John M. Smith and co-ordaining bishops Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark and Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington. And in his first message to the people of Trenton as a bishop, he made clear his intentions to take very seriously the motto he has chosen for his episcopacy: "to serve and not to be served."
Following is the complete text of Coadjutor Bishop David M. O'Connell's remarks, as given at the conclusion of his episcopal ordination Mass July 30 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. More ... Saturday, July 31, 2010
Those who are not able to attend the episcopal ordination of Bishop David M. O'Connell in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral can take part in the historic liturgy both on television and via the Internet, beginning at 2 p.m. July 30. More ... Monday, July 26, 2010
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated July 23, 11 a.m., in St. Hedwig Church, Trenton, for Msgr. Henry S. Bogdan, who passed away at age 86 July 18. More ... Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The diocese's Building Bridges team set off on their second excursion to the Dominican Republic last month, where they made an impact not only by serving the needs of the local community, but continuing to foster relationships with fellow Catholics. Click here to see photos from the trip
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of their master's program in theology and ministry, Philadelphia'a La Salle University recognized Bishop John M. Smith for his longstanding commitment to educating people of all ages in the Catholic faith. More ... Friday, July 09, 2010
In anticipation of the implementation of the new revision of the Roman Missal, a workshop will be held in the Diocese of Trenton to help prepare music ministers for the coming changes to the Mass. More ... Thursday, July 08, 2010
Details have been announced for the July 30 episcopal ordination of Bishop-elect David M. O'Connell, which will take place in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, and be broadcast live on EWTN. More ...
Bishop John M. Smith marked a major milestone in his life when he celebrated his 75th birthday June 23, and the diocesan staff marked the occassion with a gathering two days later.
Bishop John M. Smith spoke with 30 young adults at his first Theology on Tap in three years, and his second one overall, at Killarney’s Publick House in Hamilton, May 25.
Just as Jesus entrusted his flock to the original disciples, five new shepherds have taken up the mantle of Christ and his ministry through their ordination as priests of the Diocese of Trenton. Bishop John M. Smith ordained the diocese's newest priests in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, June 5.
