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As the new year begins, there are many issues in society that challenge our Catholic moral and social teachings. Opposition to abortion remains our ‘pre-eminent priority. During the month of January when we acknowledge the 48th anniversary of the fateful Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, I invite the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton to join in a common prayerful response to end abortion. Click the article title for some suggestions.

For a truly meaningful New Year’s Resolution, one that lasts long after the Champagne has lost its fizz, why not resolve to treat each other to a Marriage Encounter Experience? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. Join us from the comfort of your home via Zoom for eight evening sessions presented on Sunday & Wednesday evenings from April 11-May 5, 2021. For contact information, click the article title.

During National Marriage Week, you are invited to participate in a live-streamed nightly rosary, with special reflections for married couples. Click the article title for more information.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. For more information, click the article title.

The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7 - 14) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. Click the article title for more information.

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Just a reminder that the Rosary Altar Society annual dues are $15, and you can find the membership form in the bulletin.

The OLS-SA Respect Life Ministry hosts a Zoom Meeting at 6:45 pm every Wednesday to pray the rosary for an end to both abortion and the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, and a link to the online meeting, click the article title.

Francis House of Prayer in Allentown is offering a number of upcoming programs. Click the article title to see.

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, from 7-8:30 PM, and Friday, November 13, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the upcoming programs offered at The Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ.

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, October 18, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm and Saturday, October 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Click the article title to find out how to schedule an appointment for a phone, Facetime, or Zoom meeting.

...is less than 2 weeks away! Have you registered yet? Click the article title for more information.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. will be the principal celebrant and homilist of a Mass to celebrate the beatification of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold. Click the article title for more information and a link to the live streaming of the Mass.

The USCCB will host a virtual rosary event on October 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, to unite Catholics in a "moment of prayer' for our nation. Click the article title for more information.

Click the article title to see the upcoming programs offered at the Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ.

In lieu of the 2020 Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns, the Diocese of Trenton invites all married couples to “A Holy Hour for Marriage,” a special livestreamed event to honor the sacredness of Holy Matrimony on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 3:00 pm. This event is open to all married couples and their families. For more information, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the upcoming programs offered at the Francis House of Prayer, Allentown.

Click the article title to see a list of some of the upcoming programs offered at Francis House of Prayer in Allentown, NJ.

Marco Pontecorvo’s Fátima is now available for viewing online, and in theaters (when they open). Click the article title for a link to the movie's official website, with a list of online sources where you can find the movie.