St. Maximilian Kolbe: ‘Patron of our difficult century’
WEBAug 14, 2024 — The example of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s life and martyrdom, the Franciscan priest continued, is much needed in today’s world, where “human life is often undervalued, starting with unborn children, the victims of wars and injustices, and ending with the elderly.”. “It is no coincidence that St. John Paul II called him ‘patron of our ...
Upcoming survey to enhance parish life in Camden Diocese
WEBJun 18, 2024 — It is about making our communities more dynamic and supportive places where faith can flourish.”. The survey is designed to be comprehensive yet user-friendly, taking approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It covers a wide range of topics, from personal spirituality and sacramental life to parish activities and community outreach.
Shore parishes ready for Wedding of the Sea blessings
WEBAug 12, 2024 — Bishop Dennis Sullivan will be celebrating two Masses along the Jersey Shore in August in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Wedding of the Sea. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 4:30 p.m., Bishop Sullivan will celebrate a Vigil Mass for the Assumption at Wildwood’s Notre Dame de …
Decree establishes St. Joseph the Worker Parish
WEBSep 8, 2011 — The announcement establishing the new parish was made in a formal decree, which is published in this edition of the Catholic Star Herald (pp. 14-15). Father Walter Norris has been named pastor of the new parish for a six-year term. St. Vincent Pallotti will be the seat of the parish, serving the pastoral needs of the 1,500 Catholics in Haddon ...
Bishop Dennis Sullivan addresses Texas shootings
WEBNov 9, 2017 — Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan has issued the following statement concerning the Nov. 5 shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. For the past several years, our country has experienced a number of mass shootings. Each one similarly heinous, yet uniquely painful. The most recent, at a Baptist church in …
The quiet, important work of a parish sacristan
WEBMay 14, 2020 — Father Yvans Jazon stands with Mary Mercer, one of the eight sacristans at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Collingswood. In nearly every parish, there are men and women who do the quiet work of preparing for and assisting at Mass. Sacristans may care for altar linens, order wine and hosts, arrange liturgical books for the altar, lay out ...
Holy Angels honored by school district – Catholic Star Herald
WEBMar 5, 2023 — Holy Angels Catholic School, Woodbury, received the 2022-23 Nonpublic School of the Year award Feb. 22 from the Gloucester County Special Services School District. The program was presented by members of the school district’s board and included additional awards for students Camille DeLorenzo, …
The Bishop’s Schedule, April 30- May 11 – Catholic Star Herald
WEBApr 25, 2024 — Tuesday, April 30. 5 p.m. – Confirmation, Regional Spanish Ministry, Saint Jude Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood. Wednesday, May 1. Noon – Continuing Education Day for Priests and Deacons, Holy Family Parish Aquin Center, Sewell
Mass for Life Livestream – Catholic Star Herald
WEB4 days ago — Livestream of the N.J Bishops’ Mass for Life in Trenton with the Diocese of Camden’s Bishop Sullivan and Coadjutor Bishop Williams, as well as bishops and priests from the dioceses of New Jersey, and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark who will serve as the principal celebrant! Join the …
Bishop Sullivan’s Schedule, Sept. 30- Oct. 6 – Catholic Star Herald
WEB4 days ago — Monday, Sept. 30 10:30 a.m. – Annual Blue Mass, Saint Agnes Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood Tuesday, Oct.