Blessed Mother Mary: exalted and humble - Catholic Star Herald
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Being truly humble, as a person and as a body of believers, implies a willingness to be genuinely reciprocal. Mary’s queenship is not set over and against the pilgrim people of God, but rather incorporated into their dynamic empowerment, in a free exchange of gifts. That is the reason the Psalms tell us: “the Lord crowns the humble with ...
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WEBNHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother remembered as ‘family that always gives back’. August 30, 2024. Columbus Blue Jacket Johnny Gaudreau, who attended Gloucester Catholic High School, checks his putting line on the second hole during...
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 ...
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 ...
Recruitment strategies draw teachers to Diocese’s Catholic schools
WEBAug 27, 2024 · The initiative started in 2023, when principals asked diocesan staff to assist with the recruitment of new teachers. “The schools were looking for a better way to reach out to new candidates more quickly, especially as the school year approached,” said Michael Bress, communications and marketing manager for the Office of Catholic Schools.
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 …
Bishop Robert Barron at National Eucharistic Congress
WEBJuly 22, 2024. in Latest Video. Reading Time: 1 min read. Watch Bishop Robert Barron’s full speech on day four of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. He is from Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, and founder of the Catholic media apostolate Word on Fire. Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube RSS.
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.
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 …
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WEBThe Catholic Star Herald will publish a. Bishop Williams Special Supplement September 13, 2024. Deadline for Advertising Reservations and Artwork is August 21 and a