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Destined for Vocation

It might be said that the seeds of Father Ariel Robles’ vocation to the priesthood trace back to his birth...
St. JPII, family devotion inspired Father Vicente Magdaraog

Ask most seven-year-olds today about their future plans...
Serving different people in different places has enriched Father Reitz’ 50 years of priesthood

Reflecting on his vocation as a Franciscan religious order priest from the Holy Name Province...
Father Schecker shares advice as he marks 50th anniversary of his ordination

Father Robert Schecker has quite the resumé, including five parish assignments and pastoral responsibilities for a wide range of ministries throughout his tenure prior to retirement.
Msgr. Walsh has been focused on meeting people where they are

Msgr. Michael J. Walsh may have done a lot in his 48 years of priesthood, such as being pastor of six parishes...
Fostering devotion to Eucharist has been priority for Father Kwoka

Though Father Edward Kwoka has spent nearly half of his 43-year priesthood in the Diocese of Trenton...
Priesthood has always been a joy for Father Jawidzik

Father Edward M. Jawidzik has often said that one of the “most wonderful gifts” he has received ...
Newly retired Father Crane recalls joys, challenges of priesthood

As a former meteorologist, Father Mark Crane understands the need to know...
With God’s grace: Fr. Rubiano's 25 years of priesthood

In a quiet area amid the otherwise bustling corridors of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Father Caesar Rubiano...
Ministry of Father Gadenz opens Word of God to clergy, faithful

Father Pablo Gadenz recently marked the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood...
Father Ignacio retires after 47 years of priestly joy

As Father Roberto Ignacio prepares to retire, he credits the practice of daily prayer ...
Villa Victoria’s Sister Ray continues to teach through presence

Filippini Sister Raphael Santitoro, who resides in the convent on the campus of ...
Father Kegley credits Holy Spirit for 25 joyful years

Reflecting on 25 years of priestly ministry, Father Jeff Kegley admits that he wasn’t seeking religious life...
Service is at the heart of Father Virella 25 years of priesthood

“The Lord God calls us to serve.” For Divine Word Father Miguel Virella, these words continue to inspire...
Mercy Sister Carol Ann Henry looks back on years leading Mercy Center

t’s been 39 years since Mercy Sister Carol Ann Henry opened the Mercy Center in Asbury Park...
Laypeople join religious order in 'ministry of presence' for terminally ill

For more than 100 years, the Sisters Servants of Mary have kept overnight vigil with the terminally ill ...
A summer gathering . . . ‘When the brothers dwell together as one’

It was a beautiful summer evening Thursday July 22 as the priests of the Diocese of Trenton gathered together in St. Robert’s Co-Cathedral Parish for dinner!
Seminarians take time to contemplate relationship with Jesus

The annual Seminarians Retreat for the Diocese of Trenton, held June 14-18 in San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, was a time of reflection and respite for the some 13 seminarians who attended.
At “Come and See” gathering, young men learn more about discerning a call to priesthood

Becoming a priest is something Justin McCarthy has been thinking about on and off for the past three years.
Trenton-born religious to assume leadership in congregation

A Trenton native is poised to take up the mantle of service in her religious order this July.
Father Rjoy Ballacillo ordained to priesthood

Moments before he would become a priest, the Rev. Mr. Rjoy Ballacillo listened intently to the First Reading from Jeremiah.
Radio program with Bishop O’Connell highlights vocations discernment

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Father Jason Parzynski, diocesan director of vocations, and two seminarians who are preparing for the priesthood for the Diocese, were at the Domestic Church Radio studio in Ewing June 3 to record a special program, “On Discerning a Vocation.”
As June 5 ordination nears, Deacon Ballacillo reflects on path to priestly vocation

When Rjoy Ballacillo was ordained a traditional deacon last year, he said he “felt real joy in knowing this is what God wants me to do.”
New deacons reminded that theirs is a ministry of service

Mary Taylor and her two children, Ian and Michele, have seen their husband and father grow academically and spiritually during the past five years he spent preparing to become a deacon for the Diocese of Trenton.
Eight men to be ordained as permanent deacons May 15

After five years of educational and pastoral formation, eight laymen will advance to the Order of Deacon May 15 when they are ordained by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

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