Thoughtful Discussions – Participants at the meeting on the Roman Missal at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, had an opportunity to share conversation about all they learned. In this photo, Father Peter James Alindogan, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, left, chats with a priest from the Metuchen Diocese. Monitor photo by Mary Stadnyk
Emotions range from excitement to skepticism when it comes to the implementation of the new Roman Missal and the changes that it will bring to the faithful in their celebration of the Mass. More ... Thursday, August 19, 2010
El Centro, the Family Resource Center operated by Catholic Charities in Trenton, was chosen as one of three recipients for 2010 of the prestigious Family Strengthening Award. More ... Tuesday, September 07, 2010
The Holy Spirit came alive for Catholics who attended the Hispanic Apostolate's Charismatic Revival Festival, a three-day event filled with prayer, music and spiritual awakening in St. Joseph Church, Trenton.
For many people in the Diocese of Trenton, June 18, 1995 is a date that will be forever remembered, as it marked the historic visit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta to St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. More ... Thursday, September 02, 2010
Pastoral musicians from around the Diocese of Trenton and parishes throughout New Jersey assembled in St. Ann Church, Lawrenceville, for their first taste of some of the new musical adaptations to be introduced with the new Roman Missal. More ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Although in many cases they were far removed from the spotlight on the day of the ordination of Coadjutor Bishop David M. O'Connell, a number of talented, dedicated and hard-working individuals poured many hours into ensuring that the momentus event was such a success. And now, it is their turn to be recognized. More ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010
"Led by the Spirit" will be the theme of the fifth annual Charismatic Rally to be held Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Holy Innocents Parish, Route 33 and 3455 West Bangs Ave., Neptune. More ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The diocesan Office of Evangelization and Parish Development will sponsor LAB 1, a 40-hour training program designed to develop a person’s ability to listen in an evangelizing way.
Married couples of all ages interested in “loving for a lifetime” are invited to seminars on this concept sponsored this September by the diocesan Office of Family Life in St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville and Sacred Heart Parish, Bay Head.
Like other dioceses across the nation, the Diocese of Trenton is preparing for the implementation of the third translation of the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal), the ritual text of prayers and instruction for the Catholic celebration of Mass.
In anticipation of the coming changes, the Trenton Diocese played host to a two-day regional conference on the campus of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, to help Church leaders familiarize themselves with the new Missal.
The Monitor looks at the background of the new translation, what it means for Catholics and why it is happening... More ... Thursday, August 19, 2010
The Diocese of Trenton's current class of seminarians has grown to 35 as more men have opened themselves up to the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood. More ... Monday, August 09, 2010