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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.

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.

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.

The overflowing joy of the participants in the annual March for Life “charges the batteries” of all pro-life Americans. No pro-life Americans should miss out on this experience, so this year, the rally and pre-rally shows will be covered virtually! Click the article title for a link to the registration (free) to receive the link to the live-streamed events.

If you or someone you know is planning for Baptism, you'll find all the necessary information on the Baptism page. The Baptism Primer page is also an excellent resource, providing all the relevant information in one place. Click the article title for links directly to these pages.

Click the article title to see an abridged version of the bishop's message on the obligation to participate in shaping the moral character of our society.

If you are concerned about the tone and content of social media posts, take a look at the document "Rules of the Road for Social Media" found in the Documents section on our Catholic Witness page, under Faith Formation > Adult Faith Formation.

Effective October 1, parish meetings may resume, with standard protocols for social distancing and a few additional guidelines. Click the article title for details.

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

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has announced the formation of The Safeguard Allliance, a task force that connects those who are working to prevent young people from exposure to pornography and addressing the porn-saturated environment they are growing up in. For examples of the internet problems, click the article title.

Join us in prayer for our nation, from August 15 through October 7. Our nation is in desperate need of prayer, as all Catholics can agree. This is your chance to join a huge undertaking, from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. Click the article title for more information.

Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. Click the article title for more information.

July 19-25, 2020, the dates of National Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week, highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25), which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, married love, and responsible parenthood. Very helpful information about the benefits of NFP, how it works, and its effectiveness, is available at the www.usccb.org website.

The parish family of Our Lady of Sorrows-Saint Anthony congratulates and extends its prayerful best wishes for a long and happy marriage to the couples who were wed in the first half of 2020.

We are dismayed at the Supreme Court’s failure to hold Louisiana abortion facilities accountable for their violations of women’s health and safety in the decision issued today (June 29, 2020), June Medical Services v. Russo. The Supreme Court has failed to hold abortion clinics in Louisiana to the same standard of care as every other surgical center in the state; in essence the Supreme Court has given a “pass” to abortion centers on health regulations. Click the article title for more information.

The 42nd Annual Ride for Runaways will take place from July 11 to August 22. For everyone’s safety the event this year will be a virtual bike/run/walk. Participants have committed to either bicycling 500 or 250 miles or walking/running 100 miles over the 6-week event. This is the primary fundraising event for Anchor House. Click the article title for more information.

to all our parishioners who are graduating from our area schools, as well as those graduating from colleges and universities near and far.

Catholic leaders have been clear that true Catholics cannot support the killing of unborn babies in abortions. In November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a letter urging Catholics to oppose abortion as a “preeminent priority.” Click the article title for more information.

Diocesan Parish Counseling Services provide access for parishioners to short term counseling (up to 6 sessions) at locations throughout the Diocese. The program was developed by Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Trenton. Click the article title for more information.

The rate of chemical abortions in the United States is at an all-time high. The Mifeprex abortion pill regimen is used for aborting babies up to 10 weeks old, at which point the baby already has a heartbeat, head, hands, feet, fingers & toes. Mifeprex is subject to the FDA’s drug safety program because it carries life-threatening risks. For more information, click the article title.