- The Risen Lord removes all darkness
Dear sisters and brothers, EASTER … It’s not about the bunny. It’s about the Lamb! Easter is about the Lamb
- Experience Holy Week liturgies as a family
The parish of Saint Teresa of Avila, of which I was Pastor, is located in Manhattan on the Lower East
- Let saints, Lenten practices lead way this March
“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” is a popular phrase that refers to the
- Catholic schools essential to a principled society
Catholic Schools Week, an annual observance sponsored by Catholic schools in our country, will take place from Sunday, Jan. 28,
- More than a memory, Lord’s Birth alive every day
In our home in the Bronx, once the Christmas tree was up and decorated, my Mother would carefully arrange under
- In Advent, prepare for three comings of God
The season of Advent focuses on the comings of God into the world, God coming into human experience. The divine,
- Solidarity, gratitude lie at heart of Thanksgiving
On Sunday, Oct. 8, after praying the Angelus with the crowd gathered in Saint Peter’s Square, our Holy Father, Pope
- Be inspired by love this World Mission Sunday
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On October 22, as we observe World Mission Sunday, we stand in solidarity with
- Living radical solidarity a call to be pro-woman
Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed the month of October as Respect Life Month. This
- Synod to focus on mission of the Church
From Oct. 4 to Oct. 28, the first phase of the Synod on Synodality will take place in Rome. It
- Catholic schools play key role in catechesis
Two weeks ago, this paper reported my visits to five of our Catholic grammar schools and included delightful photos. The
- The confluence of faith, culture remain relevant
Among the memorable events for me this summer were the celebrations of the Wedding of the Sea. In both Wildwood,
- Make an effort to welcome your new priests
During the month of July, new pastors and new priests arrive at some of our parishes. Our diocesan praxis is
- Bring Christ to those outside the church
On Sunday, June 11, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, formerly called Corpus Christi, the second
- Priesthood a joy-filled life of service
On the fourth Sunday of Easter, the Church throughout the world offers prayers for vocations to the priesthood and religious
- This Easter, find respite in newness of life
HE IS TRULY RISEN! ALLELUIA! Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is celebrated for 50 days. That is almost two
- Let NOW be a time to return to the Lord
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. Lent is a season of penance focused on deepening our
- Catholic schools paving way to a brighter future
The mission of South Jersey Catholic Schools is to educate and inspire young minds spiritually, academically and in service to
- Pope Benedict’s nature one of a caring, concerned father
Following the announcement of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, I was asked if I knew or had ever
- Be amazed by the story of Christmas
We know the events surrounding the birth of Jesus as related in the Gospels of Saints Luke and Matthew. Rather
- This Advent, consider the three comings of the Lord
The season of Advent, these four weeks before Christmas, invites us to reflect on the three comings of the Lord.
- Thanksgiving is an opportunity to thank God
President Abraham Lincoln’s confidence in God led him to urge his fellow citizens to pray for peace in the midst
- Letters show parents serious about children’s faith
In some parish preparation programs for the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Confirmandi (those about to be confirmed) are required to
- Bishop’s Respect Life message: Defend life courageously
The Catholic Church in the United States observes the month of October as Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday
- Catechists a credit to the love of faith, Church
At Sunday Masses the weekend of Sept.17-18, Catechetical Sunday will be observed. This year, its theme is that of the
- Catholic schools a haven of faith, stability
A new school year for our Catholic schools is about to begin – a fresh start for our students, teachers,
- Seniors deserve attention of the Church
I did not know my father’s parents, my grandparents. His mother died giving birth to my Dad, and his father
- A relationship with Jesus rests in the Eucharist
This weekend as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, a three-year program of
- Live with enthusiasm, and you will have God
The following is an edited version of the homily I preached at the Baccalaureate Masses for our five Catholic diocesan
- Let the global devotions to Mary inspire your faith
During the month of May, our Church honors Mary, the Mother of Jesus, with traditional devotions. For example, at the
- The call to ‘always be a priest’
On Saturday, May 29, 1971, 52 years ago, having completed philosophical and theological studies and vocational formation and having been
- Easter has the power to create hope in us all
While it was still dark on that first Easter morning, Mary Magdalene bravely made her way to the tomb in
- Bishop Sullivan: Holy Week an opportunity for grace
The liturgies of Holy Week have the potential to plunge the faithful who participate in them into the central mystery
- Be present with the Lord in the Angelus
As I walked across the parish campus to enter the front door of the church for a celebration of the
- Lenten traditions will forever be relevant
Lent extends from Ash Wednesday, March 2, until Holy Thursday, April 14. It concludes with the Sacred Triduum in Holy
- Bishop: Religious life is a gift to the Church
On Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Church of the Holy Family, we gathered around the Altar for Mass and afterward
- The uncertainty of illness can also lead us to God
On Feb. 11, the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, our Church observes the World Day of the Sick. On
- ‘Excellence’ in Catholic schools is the norm
Catholic Schools Week will be observed in our Diocese from Sunday, Jan. 30, until Saturday, Feb. 5, with the theme
- Truth of pro-life cause comes directly from God
On Jan. 21, 2022, our nearly 50 years of voicing our collective resolve to promote the sanctity of life from
- A Video Christmas Message from Bishop Dennis Sullivan
- A time to reflect on God’s love for us
My sisters and brothers, do not reduce the celebration of Christmas to just one day. It is a season that
- Find Jesus in the everyday ordinary
“Christ in the House of His Parents” is the title of a painting by 19th century British artist John Everett
- Pray for vigilance, hope this Advent
The season of Advent, which begins the Church calendar, is a short time of four weeks before Christmas. Despite its
- This Thanksgiving, say a prayer of gratitude to God
For many people, Thanksgiving is a favorite national holiday. Popularly, it involves traffic jams on the roads and at airports;
- Bishop encourages parishioner participation in synod
During the next few months, someone may contact you from your parish with a request to interview you. On the
- An invitation to speak our faith
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, World Mission Sunday – the annual, worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions of the Church
- Build a Culture of Life
Annually, the Catholic Church in the United States observes the month of October as Respect Life Month. This year, it
- Building bridges in South Manhattan
In the past few weeks as I observed my golden anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, May 29, 1971 –
- Through 9/11, true strength found in generosity, sacrifice
Seared in my heart and mind are memories of what I experienced on Sept. 11, 2001, and in the months
- Short assignment leads to valuable lessons in ministry
In the past few weeks as I observed my golden anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, May 29, 1971 –
- The true Church is one of many races
As I observed my golden anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, May 29, 1971 – May 29, 2021, a number
- Heights priest assignment teaches life lessons
In the past few weeks as I observed my golden anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, May 29, 1971 –
- A first reflection on my 50 years of priesthood
In the past few weeks as I observed my golden anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, May 29, 1971 –
- Some life lessons for the Class of 2021
The following is an abridged version of a talk I gave to the 2021 high school graduates of our diocesan
- Let us continue to turn to Mary for consolation
The month of May in our Catholic tradition is dedicated to the Mother of God. May is Mary’s month during
- “The sign of salvation is the cross,” Bishop Sullivan’s message
A Twelfth Century mosaic on the aspe of the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome depicts the Cross of the
- Bishop Sullivan’s Easter message, “Jesus died; Jesus was buried; Jesus rose to life!”
During our diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land last February very early in the dark of pre-dawn, our group walked
- Bishop Sullivan to preside at Holy Week and Easter Liturgies and Services throughout South Jersey
Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D., Bishop of Camden, will celebrate Holy Week and Easter liturgies and services in person,
- “May Holy Week 2021 draw us closer to Christ,” Bishop Sullivan’s message
Who could forget Holy Week and Easter Sunday last year? The pandemic was raging and everything and everyone came to
- “Let us ‘Go to Joseph’ who will take us to God,” Bishop Sullivan’s message
On December 8, 2020, our Holy Father, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter titled, Patris Corde, “With a Father’s Heart”
- “Your faith comes alive when you give,” Bishop Sullivan’s message
The 2021 HOUSE OF CHARITY – BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL is in full swing throughout our diocese. I thank those who
- “Lenten practices of penance, prayer and charity,” Bishop’s Lenten message
Lent last year (2020) was interrupted by the pandemic and for many that crisis resulted with Lenten practices going out
- Attack was the result of hate, not politics
Two days after the 9/11 New York City attack on our country I accompanied the pastor of the Parish of
- Bishop Sullivan's message for Christmas 2020
“Come to Bethlehem and see,” sings the Christmas carol, Hark the Herald Angels Sing. What do our eyes see? A
- Bishop Sullivan reads “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and offers a reflection on Christmas
As we count down the days till Christmas, Bishop Dennis Sullivan reads the Christmas classic “T’was the Night Before Christmas”
- "Come, Lord Jesus, come," Bishop Sullivan's message
At each Mass after the Lord’s Prayer the priest prays, “Deliver us O Lord …” which concludes “as we await
- "A national holiday for giving thanks to and for God," Bishop Sullivan's message
Thanksgiving, our American national holiday, is a very unique national observance in that it is not a day to honor
- "Good Catholics and good Americans," Bishop Sullivan's message
Among the active church-based groups in our diocese is the Knights of Columbus, of which I am a proud member.
- Tenemos el privilegio en los Estados Unidos de poder elegir libremente a nuestros líderes
Durante la misa del domingo 18 de octubre, se proclamó el Evangelio de San Mateo, capítulo 22, versículos 15-21. Es
- "A responsibility to bring faith to public life," Bishop Sullivan's message
During Mass on Sunday, Oct. 18, Saint Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 22, verses 15-21 was proclaimed. It is a story about
- "The right to life should be our concern every month," Bishop's message
Recently, on the occasion of my 49th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, one of my brother priests gifted me
- Statement of the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey on the Reproductive Freedom Act
October 5, 2020 The Catholic Church believes and teaches that all human life is sacred from conception to natural death.
- "Catechetical Ministry is essential to the life of the Church," Bishop's message
Sunday, Sept. 20, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate Catechetical Sunday
- Keep the Tradition Alive
Despite the pandemic and the restrictions government has imposed on group gatherings, the annual celebrations of the Wedding of the
- "The ‘spiritual’ connection between priest and bishop," Bishop Sullivan's message
During the Rite of Ordination of Priests, the bishop asks the candidates a number of questions about their resolve to
- "A time to remember the importance of freedom," a message from Bishop Sullivan
This year, July Fourth, our national holiday, is the 244th celebration of our country’s independence from Britain. In 1776 the
- Congratulations to the Class of 2020
The following is an edited version of a talk I gave to the graduates of our Catholic diocesan high schools
- "Suspension of Masses was just and necessary," Bishop Sullivan
A beloved image we have of Our Lord is that of the Good Shepherd. During Eastertime we listen to the
- "Rediscover the beauty of praying the rosary," Bishop Sullivan's message
The month of May in our Catholic tradition is dedicated to our Blessed Mother. This year on the first day
- "Let the Risen Christ ‘dayspring’ our current ‘dimness,’" Bishop's message
The Jesuit poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins, in his poem, “The Wreck of the Deutschland,” poetically captures the tragic sinking of
- "The Risen Christ and the Light of Faith," Bishop's Easter message
Saint John, the Evangelist, reports about the first Easter Sunday, “On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen came
- "Church in the Time of COVID-19," Bishop Sullivan's message
Not being able to gather as a community in your parish church for Mass is spiritually very painful for our
- Statement of Bishop Dennis Sullivan regarding dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass
In response to the recommendations of civic authorities, and regional and national health experts, I have decided to temporarily dispense
- Bishop Sullivan's message on his recent Holy Land pilgrimage
We were 56 pilgrims. We were not tourists. We were pilgrims on a spiritual journey to the land of the
- "Lent is about making personal sacrifices," Bishop Sullivan's Lenten message
The title of a hymn sung in the season of Lent, THE GLORY OF THESE 40 DAYS, strikes me as
- "Our schools work, academically, spiritually, humanly," Bishop Sullivan's Catholic Schools Week message
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Throughout my priesthood, and my 15 years as a bishop, Catholic schools have always been a
- "Advocating for life more important than ever," a message from Bishop Sullivan
In the afternoon of Friday, January 24th, you can find me on the corner of New Jersey and Constitution avenues
- "Jesus is the gift of God’s love for us," Bishop Sullivan's message
On Friday, Dec. 13th, I attended the 2019 The Joy of Christmas Concert of the Jubilate Deo Chorale and Orchestra
- "Advent is the season of preparation," Bishop Sullivan's message
Are you ready for Christmas? Over the next few weeks that question is frequently asked. Are you ready for Christmas
- Bishop Sullivan's message: Being a part of the ‘church on the go’
Recently, Pope Francis used the expression “church on the go” by which he invites us to “bear witness by our
- Human life must be cherished, protected and defended
Each year the Catholic Church in the United States sets aside the month of October as RESPECT LIFE month. Human
- A bishop driven by his love of pastoral work
Written by Carl Peters During a conversation in Camden that lasted more than an hour, and ranged from the beauty
- DOMINGO CATEQUÉTICO, 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2019
El Domingo Catequético rinde homenaje a las dedicadas mujeres y hombres de toda nuestra diócesis que sirven como catequistas. Ellos
- Bishop Sullivan writes about Catechetical Sunday; expresses gratitude to catechists for their ministry
- "A summer of both tragic and grace-filled events," Bishop's Sullivan's message
- "A new year with fresh opportunities for success," says Bishop Sullivan about the new school year
As we approach the opening of another academic year in our South Jersey Catholic Schools, the excitement I feel is
- Bishop's message regarding the recent Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act in NJ
On August 1, 2019, the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act came into effect in New Jersey.
- The blessings of the priesthood and religious freedom
Some of our parishes will be receiving new priests whom I have assigned as pastors; other parishes will be receiving
- "Congratulations to the Class of 2019," a message from Bishop Sullivan
Each year, I have the privilege of celebrating and preaching the baccalaureate Masses at our diocesan high schools. I share
- Bishop Sullivan honors his predecessor in his latest message
In December 2012 about two hours after the then Papal Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, informed