Written by Peter G. Sánchez In a spirit of joy, love and collaboration, 18 delegates from the Diocese of Camden, including Bishop Dennis Sullivan, joined more than 3,000 others from around the country earlier this month for the National V Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas. From Sept. 20-23, clergy, ministry leaders,...
Written by Mary Beth Peabody Saint Mary’s in East Vineland could not have picked a more appropriate theme for 2018-19: “For with God, nothing shall be impossible” (Lk 1:37). On Friday, Sept. 21, the school community gathered for Mass and the blessing of the school’s state-of-the-art Buono Family STREAM lab,...
Written by Peter G. Sánchez Amidst an overcast sky and drenching rain, a new beginning shone bright last Sunday here over Our Lady of Pompeii Church of Saint Padre Pio Parish, newly-decreed as a diocesan shrine to the Capuchin Friar who exhorted all to “Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry.” The...
Since the announcement of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report and the allegations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, there has been great sorrow and anger toward the Church. Sadly, some of this hostility is well-earned. This rage and pain has rightly contributed to a rising crescendo of calls for swift investigation. Such...
Written by Deacon Jerry Jablonowski On Sunday, Sept. 16, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Diocese of Camden sponsored the second annual Centenarian and Nonagenarian Mass at Annunciation Church, Saint Joachim Parish, Bellmawr. This Mass is a celebration of living life in faith to the fullest. Over 120 attended. This...
Written by Peter G. Sánchez Every week, it seems, after late hours in the office, family responsibilities, and the tasks of everyday life, I get the itch for some “me time,” to be able to get away from the busyness of it all. I make time to relax, recharge and...
Bishop Dennis Sullivan has decreed that on Sept. 23, the feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, that Vineland’s Our Lady of Pompeii Church, at Saint Padre Pio Parish, will be named a Diocesan Shrine of Pio of Pietrelcina. This news was first made public to the community’s faithful during last...
In the wake of this summer’s revelations of sexual abuse and cover-ups in the church, the Diocese of Camden has planned several evenings of prayer for the victims of abuse and reparation for the sins of the Church. Bishop Dennis Sullivan will lead the first on Friday, Sept. 28, at...
Begun during the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2015, Catholic Charities’ Disciples of Mercy Awards recognize outstanding individuals and ministries who exemplify mercy by reaching out to those who are poor and vulnerable. They will be presented alongside the guest honoree, Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., executive director of Catholic Charities...
Written by Sister Kathy Burton This Sunday, all of the parishes throughout the United States call forth those individuals who have volunteered to serve as catechists in all areas of their parish’s faith formation program encompassing children, teens, young adults, adults, families, seniors. They serve as catechists for RCIA, sacramental...