The English speaking and Spanish speaking Cursillos function separately but with a common spirit. The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with active members in almost every country in the world, totaling more than 3 million. The organization was created in Dublin, Ireland, in 1921. The Legion of Mary became active in the United States in 1931 and came to the Diocese of Trenton a short time later. Members do apostolic work to help those in need.
Legionnaires meet weekly in parishes throughout the four counties.
The Holy Name man promises to uphold the constitution of his country and to defend the rights of the Roman Catholic Church, and dedicates his life to the service of God. Founded in the 13th century to make reparation for the misuse of the Name of Jesus, the Holy Name Society seeks to deepen the spiritual life of its members by spiritual and devotional exercises at the parish and diocesan level. The Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies is made up of the Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean county federations. There are five Serra Clubs in the Diocese of Trenton which seek through their members to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to further Catholicism by encouraging members to fulfill their vocations to service and to encourage spiritual growth. An international organization of men and women of various ages, races and backgrounds, Serra International has more than 22,000 Serrans in 35 countries around the world.