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Established 1866 · Diocese of Trenton

A House of Prayer
for All Peoples.

"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."

— Isaiah 56:7

★★★★★ 4.8 · 169 reviews · 1,000+ registered families · 140+ years of faith
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✚ Sunday Mass: 8 AM, 10 AM English · 12 PM Español · Bautismos & Quinceañeras →
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption sanctuary

A Word from Our Parish

Welcome
to St. Mary's.

Welcome to the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. For over 140 years, our parish has served the spiritual needs of countless people from all different backgrounds. Today, more than 1,000 families call us home — a melting pot of cultures rich with traditions and devotions rooted in faith.

"We welcome all people to join our parish, share their gifts, and become a part of our growing church community."

Whether you've worshipped here for generations or are visiting for the first time, you have a place at the table of the Lord.

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Liturgical Schedule

Mass Schedule

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All are welcome at the Eucharistic table. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered in English and Spanish throughout the week.

Sunday
The Lord's Day
8:00 AMEnglish
10:00 AMEnglish · Sung
12:00 PMEspañol
Saturday
Vigil Mass
4:00 PMAnticipated Mass · English
3:00 — 3:45 PMConfessions
Weekdays
Mon – Fri
7:30 AMEnglish
12:10 PMMidday Mass

Holy Days of Obligation and feast day liturgies are announced in the weekly bulletin · Contact the parish office

Channels of Grace

The Seven Sacraments

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From Baptism to Anointing of the Sick, the sacraments are the lifeblood of our parish. Contact the office to begin preparation for any sacrament.

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Baptism
Welcoming children and adults into the Catholic faith. Preparation required for first-time parents and godparents. Schedule
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First Communion
Our Religious Education program (CCD) prepares children to receive the Eucharist for the first time.
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Confirmation
Two-year preparation through Confirmation I and II for youth, plus RCIA for adults.
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Reconciliation
Confessions every Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 PM, or by appointment. The seal is absolute.
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Holy Matrimony
Begin preparation at least six months before your wedding date. Pre-Cana required.
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Holy Orders
Discerning a call to the priesthood or diaconate? Speak with our pastor.
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Anointing of the Sick
Available for the seriously ill, those facing surgery, and the dying. Please call any hour.
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Quinceañera
A sacred milestone of faith for our young women. Bilingual celebration available.
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RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults — for those entering the Church or completing sacraments.

A Life of Prayer

Devotions & Liturgical Life

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Beyond Sunday Mass, the rhythm of parish life is sustained by these timeless devotions and prayer traditions.

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Eucharistic Adoration
Weekly · Hora Santa Semanalmente
Quiet adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every week. A profound encounter with the Real Presence of Christ. Bilingual reflections available.
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The Holy Rosary
Before Daily Mass · 7:00 AM
Daily recitation of the Rosary in the sanctuary, led by parishioners. All are invited to join Mary in contemplating the mysteries of Christ's life.
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Stations of the Cross
Fridays in Lent · 7:00 PM
Meditating on the Passion of our Lord through the fourteen traditional stations. Followed by Benediction on Good Friday.
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Divine Mercy Chaplet
Fridays · 3:00 PM
Praying the chaplet given to St. Faustina at the Hour of Mercy, asking the Lord's mercy for ourselves and the whole world.
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Choir & Sacred Music
Sunday 10 AM Mass · Special Liturgies
Our parish choir leads the assembly in song at the Sunday Sung Mass and on Holy Days. New voices always welcome.
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Marian Devotion
May Crowning · October Rosary
As a Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption, we hold special devotion to Our Lady throughout the year, especially in May and October.

Forming Disciples of Every Age

Faith Formation

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From the youngest soul preparing for First Communion to the adult discovering Christ for the first time — every parishioner has a path of formation here.

K–1Pre-Comm.

Religious Education — Early Years

Beginning catechesis in the basics of Catholic faith: prayers, sacraments, the life of Jesus.

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2Grade

First Communion Preparation

Two-year preparation culminating in receiving Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time.

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3–7CCD

Religious Education for Children

Weekly classes through the school year covering Scripture, sacraments, morality, and Church history.

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8Conf I

Pre-Confirmation

First year of two-year Confirmation preparation. Service hours, retreat, and weekly classes.

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9Conf II

Confirmation Year

Final preparation, choosing a confirmation saint and sponsor, and receiving the sacrament from the Bishop.

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AdultRCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

For adults entering the Catholic Church or completing sacraments. Weekly gatherings from September through Easter.

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Begin the Journey of Faith

Registration for the next academic year opens each August. Class begins after Labor Day and runs through May.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven." — Matthew 19:14

Questions? Speak with our Director of Religious Education during office hours, or call the parish.

📞 (609) 396-8447 Email the Office

Many Members · One Body

Parish Ministries

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Every parishioner is invited to share their gifts. These are the active ministries at St. Mary's — there is a place for you in each of them.

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Knights of Columbus
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Legion of Mary
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Lectors
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Eucharistic Ministers
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Altar Servers
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Choir & Cantors
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Hospitality & Greeters
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Altar Society
La Comunidad Hispana

A Parish Family
Without Borders.

Saint Mary's is proud to serve a vibrant Hispanic community alongside our English-speaking parishioners. The Misa en Español at 12 PM Sunday is the heartbeat of that ministry — joined throughout the year by our annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, Hora Santa, Quinceañeras, and bilingual sacramental preparation.

"Todos son bienvenidos. Vengan a casa."

Misa Dominical Sacramentos
"Vengan"

12:00 PM

Misa Dominical · Domingos

Hora Santa

Semanalmente

140+
Years Serving Trenton
1,000+
Registered Families
4.8★
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Testimonies

From Our Parishioners

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Real words from the community St. Mary's calls home.

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A beautiful historic cathedral with deep traditions. The reverence and beauty of the Mass here is something special.

— Parishioner
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Bilingual services, breathtaking architecture, and a real community. Our family has called St. Mary's home for generations.

— Local Family
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The Cathedral is the spiritual heart of Trenton. Whether you're here for Sunday Mass or stopping in to pray, you feel God's presence.

— Visitor

Plan Your Visit

Find Us in
Downtown Trenton.

The Cathedral stands on North Warren Street, a five-minute walk from the State House. All are welcome — visitors and lifelong parishioners alike.

Parish Address

151 North Warren Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608

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Parish Office

149 North Warren Street
Mon – Fri · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Closed daily 1:00 – 2:00 PM & weekends

Contact

📞 (609) 396-8447
✉️ smc.office@smc-trenton.org

Our Story

Born of Revolution.

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The Cathedral stands on ground where the Battle of Trenton was fought. The Hessian commander Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall was mortally wounded on this very site on December 27, 1776. From that ground, a Catholic parish has grown for 160 years.

1776

The Battle of Trenton — fought partly on this very ground. Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall, commander of the Hessian forces, dies of his wounds here on December 27, 1776. A historical marker still stands on the Cathedral Rectory.

1865

Reverend Anthony Smith purchases the property. Plans for a Catholic church on the historic site begin.

1866

Ground broken for the foundation of Saint Mary's Church on April 23. Parishioners themselves contribute much of the labor over five years of construction.

1871

Saint Mary's Church is formally dedicated on January 1.

1881

The Diocese of Trenton is established on August 2 by Pope Leo XIII — and Saint Mary's becomes the Cathedral of the new diocese.

Today

160 years later, Saint Mary's continues as a thriving parish of over 1,000 families across English and Spanish-speaking communities.

Our Shepherds & Servants

Parish Staff.

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The priests, deacons, and lay staff who keep the parish running every day. Each available during office hours — Monday through Friday.

Rector & Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Joseph L. Roldán
📞 (609) 396-8447 · Ext. 112 ✉ jroldan@smc-trenton.org
Parish Vicar
Rev. Erwin Candelaria
📞 (609) 396-8447 · Ext. 111 ✉ ecandelaria@smc-trenton.org
Deacon
Luis Ramos
📞 (609) 726-0648
Deacon
Joseph Montone
📞 (215) 771-7501
Deacon
Mynor Pardo
📞 (609) 516-3825
Director of Religious Education
Ericka Rodriguez
📞 (609) 396-8447 · Ext. 115 ✉ erickaro2010@gmail.com
Office Secretary
Nelly González
📞 (609) 396-8447 · Ext. 113 ✉ ngonzalez@smc-trenton.org
Parish Bookkeeper
Cristina Hernández
📞 (609) 396-8447 · Ext. 117 ✉ chernandez@smc-trenton.org
Site Maintenance
Héctor Estrada & Guillermo López
📞 (609) 396-8447

El Sacramento de la Reconciliación

Confession Schedule.

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"Be reconciled to God." — 2 Corinthians 5:20. Confessions available throughout the week at both the Cathedral and St. Joseph's Church.

Time / HoraDay / DíaLocation
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMWednesday & Friday
miércoles y viernesCathedral
3:30 PMSaturday
sábadoSt. Joseph's
During Holy HourThursday
juevesCathedral
During Holy HourFriday
viernesSt. Joseph's
10:30 AMSunday
domingoSt. Joseph's
11:30 AMSunday
domingoCathedral
"Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed." — James 5:16

By Appointment Confessions can also be scheduled outside these times. Call the parish office at (609) 396-8447 to make arrangements.

Every Week

The Weekly Bulletin.

Mass intentions, parish news, sacramental announcements, upcoming feast days, and notes from the rector — every Sunday's bulletin, delivered to your inbox or downloaded as a PDF.

Current Bulletin

This Week at St. Mary's

Stay connected between Sundays. The bulletin contains everything from Mass intentions to faith formation news, from second collections to community events.

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Our Sister Parish

St. Joseph's Church.

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption and St. Joseph's Church share one pastoral family. With both sanctuaries serving the city of Trenton, parishioners often find their spiritual home in whichever fits the rhythm of their week.

St. Joseph's Church

540 North Olden Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08638
📞 (609) 394-5757

St. Joseph's Confession Schedule

Saturday · 3:30 PMConfessions
Sunday · 10:30 AMConfessions
Friday · Holy HourConfessions

Support Your Cathedral

Give With a Grateful Heart.

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Your generosity sustains the Mass, the sacraments, our outreach to the poor, and the upkeep of this 140-year-old sacred space. Give online, by mail, or in the offertory at any Mass.

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"Whoever sows generously will also reap generously." — 2 Cor 9:6