Today our parish honors Fr. Dan Gowen, offering prayers and best wishes on his retirement from active priestly ministry. “Active” in the sense that he is free from parish duties and responsibilities and can exercise his priestly ministry according to his own schedule.

On personal note, while I will miss his good company here at our parish, I am delighted for him and for the opportunities that retirement will afford him. I have known Fr. Dan since his ordination as a deacon and our friendship goes back over three decades. We are both alumni of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland and it has been a link that is enduring.

Thank you, Fr. Dan, for your all you have done over these many years of being for so many that “bridge” between God and his People. May the years ahead be happy, healthy, and holy! May Our Lady accompany you always!

In Corde Jesu,
Msgr. Gervasio

Pawasyen yo,

The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the norms of the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.  If you have been sexually abused as a minor by anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org.  Such allegations are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.   

Please be aware that any calls, texts, or emails you receive asking you to give food, toys, money, or gift cards to our priests, deacons, or any others representing OLS-SA are a scam, and should be reported to the Hamilton Township Police Department.

Remember, if you don’t see it in the bulletin or on the parish or school website, it’s a scam!