Diocese of Trenton, N.J., Bishop O’Connell to Celebrate Mass for Creation

Aug 29, 2025 | North America, Uncategorized

Welcome to the New Jersey Chapter !

You are warmly invited to join us for a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation as we celebrate the Season of Creation and the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’. This special gathering will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, Church of Saint Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

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We are excited to share that Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will celebrate the Mass for Creation. During this Mass, the Bishop will also offer a blessing for the formation of the New Jersey Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movement, a historic moment for our local Church.

Here’s what you can expect: 

3:00 p.m. – Hope for Creation Prayer Walk

Encounter Christ in creation through prayer and reflection on the church grounds, renewing our relationships with God, the Earth, and one another.

4:30 p.m. – Mass for Creation

Principal Celebrant: Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.

Important Notes

  • Please carpool – parking is limited.
  • Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes, and bring a water bottle.

👉 Register here

We hope you can join us for this prayerful and joy-filled celebration as we witness the birth of the Laudato Si’ Movement’s NJ Chapter and strengthen our shared commitment to care for our common home.