We are pleased to publish our extended Christmas Eve/Day Schedule in advance, reminding everyone that the COVID restrictions remain in place that limit the number of people allowed in church. Click the article title for more information and a link to the schedule.
The bishops of New Jersey have continued the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through Christmas. This decision applies to all New Jersey Roman Catholic parishes. For a link to more in-depth information, click the article title.
The month of November is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed. During this month the names of our beloved deceased, indicated on the envelopes you have returned, will be placed upon the altars of our churches. There they will remain for prayerful remembrance.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, our sacramental schedule has undergone some temporary changes, which impact the Mass intentions arranged before the pandemic. Click the article title to find out how the Mass intentions have been redistributed.
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.
In the words of St. Padre Pio, "The harm that comes to souls from the lack of reading holy books makes me shudder...What power spiritual reading has to lead to a change of course, and to make even worldly people enter into the way of perfection." Come join us, as we focus on "Living the Mass". Click the article title for more information.
Because the Solemnity of the Assumption falls on a Saturday this year (August 15), the obligation to assist at Mass is lifted. However, the faithful are encouraged to attend Mass, especially as the Blessed Mother is the patroness of our Diocese under the title of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.