Written by Deacon Jerry Jablonowski For many of us, when independent living in our own home is no longer feasible, practical or safe, our living circumstances may evolve into the need for a long term care facility. That may be a skilled nursing facility for more complete total care, or...
Written by Father Matthew Weber I did not sleep well last night. I woke up about 1:30 a.m. and could not sleep. Maybe I was upset over the news I heard the evening before about another family in my parish awaiting a deportation hearing: both parents might be deported leaving...
In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II established World Day for Consecrated Life to be observed annually on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the 40th day after Christmas, February 2nd. The Feast of the Presentation recalls the Child Jesus entering the Temple in Jerusalem; carried in the...
Business professionals, especially those with too much stress in their lives — in other words, all business professionals — are invited to attend the monthly breakfast sponsored by the Catholic Business Network of South Jersey on Feb. 8. The guest speaker will be Gary Zimak, a local Catholic whose specialty...
Written by Mary McCusker Fourteen missionary disciples from the Diocese of Camden, including myself, began the new year staring wide-eyed at the banks of the Rio Grande River in Texas. It was eerily beautiful — sunny and warm with a slight breeze, deep blue skies reflecting off the winding river...
Written by Anthony Lopez and Jose Rodriguez Saturdays for young adults usually consist of a day or relaxation, maybe some shopping, going out with friends or staying in to watch movies and eat. This past Saturday was different. Hundreds of young adults journeyed to Washington, D.C., to partake in a...
Written by Mary Beth Peabody The celebration was a complete surprise for Patricia Mancuso, recipient of the 2019 Lead. Learn. Proclaim award for the Diocese of Camden. Mancuso was honored in style by the Saint Mary, Williamstown, community where she has been principal since 2011. With 450 students, Saint Mary’s...
Written by Pete Sanchez Two individuals from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) visited Sicklerville’s Saint Charles Borromeo Parish last month for a diocesan training day on “Go Out to All the World: Missionary Discipleship in Action Through Parish Ministry.” Rachel Malinowski, who works in U.S. Church Engagement at CRS; and Jeffrey...
Written by Mary Beth Peabody and Marianela Nunez “When I’m here I get to see the world as it should be.” That is Ralph Pileggi’s perspective about Our Lady Star of the Sea School (OLSS) in Atlantic City, where he has worked for 24 years. A seventh grade teacher, Pileggi...
Written by Therese Allison When it was time to enroll our firstborn for school, we explored all available options to ensure we made the best decision for our family academically, spiritually and socially. I remember attending an open house and sitting with the advancement director, who very patiently answered my...