Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J., as they discuss current events and topics relevant to the local Church in Paterson and the global Catholic Church. Bishop Sweeney answers questions from listeners, interviews guests, and shares reflections and insights helpful for all striving to live a life of faith, hope, and love.
Send us a textWho should I vote for this November? Find out what Bishop Kevin Sweeney has to say on the matter in the latest episode of Beyond The Beacon. You may or may not like the answer. We also welcome Jim King, the executive director of the New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC), back to the show. The NJCC represents the Catholic bishops of New Jersey on matters of public policy. Jim and his staff monitor what’s happening at the statehouse and ensure our Catholic community has a voice in public policy issues.SHOW NOTEShttps://njcatholic.org/overviewhttps://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-and-peace/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenshiphttps://njcatholic.org/faith-in-actionhttps://rcdop.org/faithful-citizenshiphttps://insidethewalls.org/respect-life-convocationhttps://beyond.beaconnj.org/2149965/episodes/13895679-31-election-day-and-faithful-citizenship-with-jim-kinghttps://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-historyThanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
10/3/24 • 52:01
Send us a textWe hosted a unique media event with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and America Media's Jesuitical on Sept. 11. The cohosts of the popular podcast -- Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis -- interviewed Bishop Kevin in front of a live audience at our St. Paul Inside the Walls evangelization center in Madison, N.J. The interview covered a wide array of important topics and drew a ton of laughs. The "official" Jesuitical episode with Bishop Kevin’s interview aired on Sept. 20 and is available wherever you listen to podcasts. The full interview is also contained here for episode 69 of Beyond The Beacon. Thank you to everyone who attended earlier this month, and a special thank you to all those who helped make this really fun event come alive. SHOW NOTEShttps://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2024/09/20/jesuitical-bishop-kevin-sweeney-paterson-248852https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2024/09/11/heroes-and-lessons-september-11th-248770https://beaconnj.org/jesuitical-podcast-draws-bishop-into-honest-conversation-about-faith-life-and-the-yankees/Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Sebastian Gomes, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson and Jesuitical. Engineered by Joseph Ginexi, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
9/26/24 • 45:57
Send us a text"Go forth, the Mass is ended!" Deacons get the last word at Mass, and they have a unique role in the faith life of the Catholic Church. You might hear them proclaiming the gospel or preaching the homily. Deacons assist with Communion and can perform baptisms and witness marriages. Deacon Bill Ruane and Deacon Peter Cistaro join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish for episode 68 of Beyond The Beacon. Deacon Bill recently took over the role of director of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Paterson from Deacon Peter. They share insights into the life of a deacon and how they responded to their special call. SHOW NOTEShttps://patersondiocese.org/permanent-diaconatehttps://insidethewalls.org/njmarchforlifehttps://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generationhttps://www.vocationministry.com/vocation-day/vocation-days/deacon-sundayThanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
9/19/24 • 47:35
Send us a textAny Catholic deeply involved in the pro-life movement has likely attended a March for Life in Washington, D.C. during its 50-year history. For those in New Jersey, the movement is coming to the Garden State on Sept. 26 in Trenton for the first time. Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, is the guest of Beyond The Beacon episode 67. She discusses her commitment to the pro-life movement and its recent developments due to the Dobbs decision, with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish. Learn how Catholics can continue to advocate for the unborn and bring about a culture of life. SHOW NOTEShttps://insidethewalls.org/njmarchforlifehttps://insidethewalls.org/jesuitical-podcast-eventThanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
9/5/24 • 43:13
Send us a textDr. Peter Kilpatrick, the president of The Catholic University of America, joins Bishop Kevin Sweeney to discuss the challenges of leading a Catholic university in an increasingly secularized culture. Born a Methodist, he also talks about his faith journey, which led him to become Catholic after becoming a father. Kilpatrick discusses his diverse career path which wound through Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Notre Dame. He holds or shares 12 patents in chemical engineering and said the awe-inspiring scientific discoveries of the last 50 to 100 years lead us to God. Also joining is guest co-host Father Paul Manning, diocesan vicar for evangelization for the Diocese of Paterson and co-host of the Coffee with Kupke podcast. This episode, 66, was recorded in the St. Paul Inside the Walls studio in Madison, N.J. Kilpatrick is the 16th president of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was in the diocese to lead a special event titled, “The Future of Partnerships Between Catholic and Secondary Higher Education: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders for the Church and the World.” SHOW NOTES: https://www.catholic.edu/https://insidethewalls.org/jesuitical-podcast-eventhttps://insidethewalls.org/njmarchforlifeThanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, Brian Honsberger, Father Paul Manning, and Joseph Ginexi for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered and edited by Joseph Ginexi. Additional engineering, editing, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
8/30/24 • 45:05
Send us a textEl Padre Dailon Lisabet es oriundo de Cuba y emigro a los EE.UU. cuando tenia 19 años. Llego a Nueva Jersey, donde fue ordenado sacerdote para la Diocesis de Paterson en el 2019. Las semillas de su llamado al sacerdocio comenzaron a germinar cuando aun era un dolescente, en Cuba. Alli establecio una mision para niños pobres a traves de su parroquia y condujo a muchos al bautismo. Ahora el P. Dailon se prepara para regresar a sup ais natal como sacerdote misionero por un año. Monseñor Sweeney hablara acerca de esto y mucho mas con el P. Dailon en el episodio #64 de Beyond The Beacon. El P. Dailon tambien sirvio como vicario parroquial de Santa Margarita de Escocia, en Morristown, por cinco años.
8/22/24 • 11:52
Send us a textFather Dailon Lisabet left Cuba for the United States when he was 19 years old and found his way to New Jersey where he was ordained a priest of the diocese in 2019. In many ways, the seeds of his priestly calling began as a teenager in Cuba where he established a mission to impoverished children through his church and led many youths to be baptized. Now Father Dailon is set to return to his home country as a mission priest for a year. Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish discuss all this and more with Father Dailon on episode 64 of Beyond The Beacon. Father Dailon also served as parochial vicar at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Morristown for five years. SHOW NOTEShttps://insidethewalls.org/jesuitical-podcast-eventhttps://insidethewalls.org/njmarchforlifeThanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
8/15/24 • 33:58
Send us a textBishop Kevin Sweeney tours the diocesan archives for the first time in a special simulpodcast episode of Beyond The Beacon and Coffee with Kupke. With the help of historian, archivist, and pastor Msgr. Ray Kupke, the bishop unearths some of the oldest treasures of the diocese. These include vintage mitres worn by Bishop James Navagh, Bishop Thomas Aloysius Boland’s desk calendar from 1948, the deed to St. Vincent Martyr parish in Madison on vellum from the original owners of the property from 1863, a historic confirmation prayer book in Latin, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube! Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
8/9/24 • 51:29
Send us a textOn Beyond The Beacon episode 62, meet two couples, who recently returned from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Tobi and Anne Ippolito, who are parents of three grown children, are parishioners of Holy Family Church in Florham Park. Tobi is currently a diaconate candidate, Anne is a master’s of theology student and they have classes together at Seton Hall University. Also joining are Deacon Eric and Debby Kispert, parishioners of Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township. They have two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and their first grandchild is on the way. The couple is active in several ministries at their parish. Joining Bishop Kevin Sweeney, who also attended the Congress, and Cecile Pagliarulo, the two couples discuss how the experience impacted their faith, and the inspiration they received to continue ministering to the Church. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
8/1/24 • 48:21
Send us a textEach of our guests is a priest. One is a doctor and educator, another a future immigration lawyer, and the other has a heart for social justice at the border, on death row, on the streets, and in his suburban backyard. They are Father Chris VanHaight, O.F.M., Father Matthew Pravetz, O.F.M., and Father Emmet Murphy, O.F.M. These Franciscan friars have traveled diverse paths and currently live and work in the Diocese of Paterson. They join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish for episode 61 of Beyond The Beacon to discuss how they live out the Franciscan charism. They live in community. Father Chris is the guardian of the friar’s retirement house in Butler, N.J. on the grounds of St. Anthony of Padua parish, where Father Matt is pastor, and where Father Emmet can be found saying his morning prayers and helping at the parish food pantry. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES:Learn more about The Order of Friars Minor, founded by St Francis of Assisi!Read about our Catholic Media Association awards!Join us for our Jesuitical Live Podcast Recording event!Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
7/18/24 • 43:54
Send us a textWhere are you going? In Latin, it translates to “Quo Vadis” and in Beyond The Beacon episode 60 learn what that means as we travel again on location to Shiloh Bible Camp in West Milford, N.J. for the 2024 Quo Vadis discernment retreat. Bishop Kevin Sweeney interviews six young men on the retreat from several parishes in the diocese: Rory Lago, Assumption Parish in Morristown; Juan Real and Jacob Gonzalez, both from Our Lady of Fatima and St. Nicholas Parish in Passaic; Stephen Howell, St. Lawrence Parish in Chester; Gabriel Nelson, Sacred Heart Parish in Rockaway and Zachary Riesett, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Boonton. Also making appearances are Father Krzysztof Tyszko, newly appointed parochial vicar at Assumption Parish in Morristown, who has attended Quo Vadis 14 times, and Eric Hasenbein, a newly accepted seminarian of the Diocese. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES: https://patersonvocations.orgProduced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
7/9/24 • 30:22
Send us a textFormer Major League Baseball pitcher and Paterson native Michael Jackson shares his remarkable story of making the big leagues, overcoming addiction, and going on to assist others as a counselor. Also joining Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish for this important conversation about healing and recovery is Angela Nikolovski, executive director of Straight and Narrow of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES: Straight and Narrow Read Michael Jackson's story in The BeaconProduced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
6/20/24 • 48:08
Send us a textPaulist Father Tom Gibbons, a New Jersey native, joins Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss ministering in Hollywood while producing and directing films of his own with Paulist Productions. His new documentary "Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. 'Bud' Kieser" is an entertaining, provocative, and nostalgic chronicle of a visionary who recognized early on the potential of television and film to shape public consciousness. In the documentary, a star-studded cast of actors and writers describe working with Father Kieser and the importance of TV shows and films like "Insight" and "Romero." Father Kieser's work was revolutionary in its approach to weaving religious and ethical questions into narratives that appealed to a broad audience, proving that faith-based media could be both engaging and thought-provoking. "Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. 'Bud' Kieser" is airing on television and is available to watch on the free PBS app.Father Tom grew up in Washington Township and attended Mass at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Chester. He became a priest later at an older age and is now, like Father Kieser before him, working in the movie industry in Hollywood as a Catholic priest. Father Tom is vice president of Paulist Productions: a faith-based production company in the Catholic tradition based in Los Angeles, Calif. that seeks to create media content that reveals God's presence in the contemporary human experience.Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES: https://hollywoodpriest.comhttps://www.paulistproductions.orghttps://www.serrastatues.comProduced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
6/13/24 • 46:59
Send us a textOn Beyond the Beacon episode 57, co-founder of Good Counsel Homes Christopher Bell speaks about the pro-life efforts of he and his wife Joan Andrews Bell for nearly 40 years. Joan is a legendary advocate for life, recently sentenced to 27 months in prison for her involvement in a “rescue” at a Washington, D.C. abortion clinic. Also in the conversation with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Cecile Pagliarulo, Bell discusses Lumina, a post-abortion healing ministry, the state of the pro-life movement, and the upcoming N.J. March for Life this fall. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES: https://www.goodcounselhomes.org/https://rcdop.org/respect-life-officehttps://marchforlife.org/newjersey/Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
6/6/24 • 41:48
Send us a text“Teach a sister, touch the world!” This is the motto of Assumption College for Sisters, an accredited college sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity (SCC), which educates religious sisters called to consecrated life from the Paterson Diocese and around the world. On episode 56, Beyond The Beacon hits the road again, recording on location on the Morris Catholic High School campus in Denville, where this one-of-a-kind college is located. Two international students, Sister Violete Lemla, SST, a third-year student from Cameroon, and Sister Theresa Lan Nguyen, MRP, a second-year student from Vietnam, share their experiences at the college, about their vocation and simply living in the United States. Also joining, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish are Sister Marie Pauline Demek, SCC, president, and Sister Teresa Bruno, SC, academic dean, who speak about the college's mission and its generous donors. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES: https://www.acs350.orgProduced by Jai Agnish, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
5/31/24 • 47:56
Send us a textTwo priests join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss what life is like as chaplains for the United States Armed Forces. Bishop Kevin also offers a special Memorial Day blessing.Guests Father Michael Parisi and Father Matt Pawlikowski have over 50 years of combined military service. Father Parisi was commissioned in the Navy Chaplain Corps in 1988 where he served in various capacities, including his last assignment with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut. He is now pastor of St. Catherine Parish in Mountain Lakes, N.J., and is one of the two vicars general of the Diocese of Paterson.Father Pawlikowski is a retired U.S. Army chaplain and veteran with 28 years of service and has spent time in Egypt, Haiti, Germany, and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of West Point where he currently works as a civilian chaplain with 9 other military chaplains. He is a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Newark. God bless all servicemen and women.Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTES: https://www.milarch.org https://www.westpoint.eduProduced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
5/25/24 • 47:42
Send us a textSeven students from Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta discuss producing their podcast, technology and the impact of artificial intelligence, leading spiritual retreats, and their student-led Bible study. Accompanied by Father John Calabro, chaplain and teacher at Pope John, and Brian Carlson, faculty adviser and chair of the business department, the nine guests joined Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish, director of communications for the Paterson Diocese, for a fun conversation about these topics and more. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin: beyond@patersondiocese.orgSHOW NOTES: https://www.popejohn.orghttps://www.popejohn.org/pj-news/listen-to-the-lionProduced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
5/16/24 • 43:24
Send us a textWhile every Catholic pilgrimage site offers a journey of spiritual wonder, the mission of a Lourdes pilgrimage is specific: bringing love and healing to the sick.On Beyond the Beacon episode 53, Bishop Kevin Sweeney discusses with Jai Agnish, diocesan communications director, his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, France with the Order of Malta. In 1858, the Blessed Mother appeared on 18 occasions to Bernadette Soubirous, a very poor, 14-year-old girl. Each May, Knights, Dames, Auxiliary and volunteers from the Order of Malta travel to Lourdes, France as pilgrims, bringing with them sick and disabled from around the world. The Order of Malta is committed to reaching their spiritual perfection within the Church and to expending their energies serving the poor and the sick.The bishop also reflects on the feast of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, Ascension Day (which falls on a Sunday in the Paterson Diocese), Mother’s Day and other upcoming happenings in the Paterson Diocese. SHOW NOTES: https://orderofmaltaamerican.orghttps://www.lourdes-france.org/en/https://www.scnj.org/blessed-miriam-teresaProduced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
5/9/24 • 40:48
Send us a textSometimes, when a man and a woman enter a marriage with the best of intentions, it may still end badly. Thankfully, the Catholic Church has a process to determine if a marriage that ended badly may be declared invalid. The process is called an annulment. On Beyond the Beacon’s 52nd episode, Father Marc Mancini, judicial vicar of the Paterson Diocese, joins Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish to talk about the annulment process and share information for those Catholics wanting to know more about it. In addition to his work in the tribunal office, Father Marc also serves as pastor of St. James the Marches Church, Totowa, and its parish school, the Academy of St. James.The bishop also discusses his trip to Lourdes, France, and the new “Bernadette de Lourdes” musical. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin: beyond@patersondiocese.orgSHOW NOTES https://patersondiocese.org/tribunal-1https://www.bernadettedelourdes.fr/en/Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
5/2/24 • 44:22
Send us a textWhat is the right age for confirmation? Why was my priest assigned to a different parish? Should parish pastoral councils be mandatory? Is it OK to wash the feet of people in jail? Bishop Kevin Sweeney responds to these questions, critiques, and more in an episode dedicated entirely to feedback from our viewers, listeners, and social media community. Jai Agnish and Cecile Pagliarulo take turns putting these questions and comments to the bishop and add their own. Bishop Kevin responds to:Criticism for washing the feet of inmates for Holy ThursdayAdministering confirmation at middle school age or high school ageMemories from parishioners at St. Michael’s in BrooklynPriest assignmentsParish pastoral councilsWhat happens to last year's Chrism Oils?Promoting movies and events from the pulpitChildhood picture for National Siblings DayPermanent diaconateThis episode was made possible because of you! We want to continue the conversation. Keep the comments and questions coming! Email beyond@patersondiocese.org. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). Next week, Father Marc Mancini, diocesan judicial vicar and pastor of St. James the Marches Parish in Totowa, will discuss the annulment process. We invite our viewers and listeners to send in questions.Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
4/18/24 • 51:12
Send us a textWhat role does faith play when building friendships? This week on Beyond the Beacon’s 50th episode, a group of students, along with Colette Geraghty, campus minister, from Villa Walsh Academy (VWA) in Morristown, join Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Cecile Pagliarulo to discuss how faith can influence our choice in friends. The students, a mix of sophomores and seniors from VWA, served by the Religious Teachers Filippini, also discuss the recent high school synod listening session held last month with our diocesan high schools. Colette shares her experiences in mission work and serving the Church. In two weeks, Father Marc Mancini, diocesan judicial vicar and pastor of St. James the Marches Parish in Totowa, will talk about the annulment process. We invite our viewers and listeners to send in questions. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin: beyond@patersondiocese.org. SHOW NOTES Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown Christ in the CityProduced by Cecile Pagliarulo, Jai Agnish, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
4/12/24 • 52:28
Send us a textThe Easter Season is an opportunity to renew our baptismal promises and recommit ourselves to Christ. For episode 49 of Beyond The Beacon, Bishop Kevin Sweeney reflects on the significance of Holy Week. Learn what it's like to experience Holy Week from the perspective of a bishop. As a bonus, discover what Bishop Kevin's favorite Holy Week Mass or service is. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe!Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin: beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESPalm Sunday Mass with Bishop Kevin Sweeney livestream archiveChrism Mass with Bishop Kevin Sweeney livestream archiveProduced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
3/27/24 • 33:38
Send us a textWhat does “I am 1 in 4” mean? There’s a population of women who know exactly what this means firsthand. It means they lost a child through miscarriage. On Episode 48 of Beyond the Beacon, Jennifer Nelson joins Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Cecile Pagliarulo to discuss the Sisterhood of the Traveling Relics of St. Gianna, a prayer card ministry bonded by St. Gianna Beretta Molla. The “Sisterhood” is an international group of mothers of children on earth and in heaven that includes married women facing infertility and single women with hearts that long to serve others. Jennifer is the director of Religious Education at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Rockaway, N.J. She wrote an inspiring book, Super J and the Power of Love, which brings readers into the world of a loving and joy-filled child with Down syndrome. Jennifer has been married to the love of her life, Derek, for 20 years. They have seven saints in training, ages 17-1, and three little ones waiting for them in heaven. She dreams of one day traveling to Milan with her family to see St. Gianna's Shrine in person. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions for Bishop Kevin: beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESSisterhood of the Traveling Relics of St. GiannaWOF 394: The Beauty of Sainthood w/ Dr. Gianna Emanuela MollaSuper J and the Power of Love John Paul Von Arx's music video for his original song "He's Different""If I Could See Through Your Eyes" (music video) by Array Of HopeHearts of Joy InternationalCatholic Charities Department for Persons with DisabilitiesWelcome Home to HealingProduced by Cecile Pagliarulo, Jai Agnish, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
3/21/24 • 43:18
Send us a textWhat's the secret to passing on the faith? A father and teenage son explore the nuances of this question and more with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and co-host Jai Agnish for episode 47 of Beyond The Beacon. Dennis Dalelio and his oldest son, Eli, -- close friends of Agnish's -- strive to live a life of faith, hope, and love in Vernon, N.J., where they live and are active in catechesis at Our Lady of Fatima. Eli is a 17-year-old senior at Sussex County Technical School. He was confirmed by Bishop Kevin two years ago when he took the confirmation name, Albertus Magnus. Dennis is a long-time photography teacher at Paramus High School. He also volunteers at his parish, taking photos and teaching the faith as an eighth-grade catechist. Dennis has photographed for our diocesan newspaper, The Beacon, and created and hosts the The Stolen Hours podcast. Dennis also designed the artwork for Beyond The Beyond. Thanks for joining us! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESListen and subscribe to guest Dennis Dalelio's podcast, The Stolen Hours. Learn more about vocations work in the Diocese of Paterson, including the upcoming "Stairway to Heaven" hike and outdoor Mass here. Learn more about the Diocese of Paterson's pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress here.Register for a synod listening session here.Learn more about opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation offered every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. during Lent at all of our parishes here.Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo.Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai Agnish.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram, and follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram and Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
3/14/24 • 43:42
Send us a textHow can history inspire our faith? Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish visit Our Lady of the Magnificat in Kinnelon, N.J., for a remote podcast episode. On display in the church narthex is a giant museum-quality photo exhibition of the Shroud of Turin. Tune in to the video version of this episode for the full impact! This week's guest, Father Steven Shadwell, elaborates on how this unique historical experience came to life at his parish. In addition to three life-size photographs of the actual Shroud, the exhibit includes over 40 storyboards depicting various aspects of the history of the Shroud. Call the parish office at 973-838-6838 to reserve a Wednesday night tour slot or to learn more. On this episode, Bishop Kevin also discusses the temporary closure of the historic St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Paterson on March 1. The parishioners of St. Michael's have been invited to attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a few blocks away, where they will be warmly welcomed by Msgr. Geno Sylva, the priests, staff, and parishioners.Thanks for joining us! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESLearn more about the Shroud of Turin exhibit here, or call the parish office of Our Lady of the Magnificat in Kinnelon, N.J., at 973-838-6838. Learn more about the Diocese of Paterson's pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress here. An evening of Eucharistic adoration and praise and worship is Sunday, March 10, at St. Mary's in Pompton Lakes, N.J., at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Learn more about opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation offered every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. during Lent at all of our parishes here.Register for a synod listening session here.Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo.Thank you to the staff of Our Lady of the Magnificat for their assistance on location. Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai Agnish.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram, and follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram and FaThe Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
3/7/24 • 41:44
Send us a textHow do you have a "spiritual conversation?" Father Paul Manning and Maria Moncaleano join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss the interim phase of the Synod on Synodality and new listening sessions. All are welcome to listening sessions hosted by the Diocese of Paterson in English or Spanish on Wednesday, March 13, at Reverend Brown Memorial School in Sparta, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Monday, March 18, at Pope John Paul II Pastoral Center in Clifton, from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, March 23, at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn more and register here. Father Paul is the vicar for Evangelization, and Maria is the director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry. Together, they chair the Diocesan Synod Committee.How does this journeying together allow the Church to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the mission entrusted to Her? What steps does the Spirit invite us to take? The Synod on Synodality is a three-year global process of listening and dialogue, beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on Oct. 9 and 10, 2021. The aim of this synodal process is not to provide a temporary or one-time experience of synodality but rather to provide an opportunity for the entire People of God to discern together how to move forward on the path towards being a more synodal Church in the long term. Thanks for joining us! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESRegister for a synod listening session here.Learn more about the Synod on Synodality here. Learn about the upcoming discernment retreat here.Learn more about opportunities for the sacrament reconciliation offered every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. during Lent at all of our parishes here.Listen to episode 28 of Beyond The Beacon entitled, "What is synodality? With Father Manning and Msgr. Kupke."Learn more about the Cabrini movie premiere here.Watch the Coffee with Kupke podcast, which Father Paul Manning cohosts here. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo.Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai AgnisThe Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
2/28/24 • 41:06
Send us a textLent -- and any time, really -- is an opportunity for us to consider the sacrament of reconciliation. Not only does penance free us from our sins, but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. All are invited to celebrate the gift of forgiveness in the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) at any church in the Diocese of Paterson on Mondays during Lent from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This opportunity for confession is available as part of our Welcome Home to Healing initiative. For this episode of Beyond the Beacon, Father Jared Brogan joins Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss the significance of going to confession and more. Father Jared is the director of the Office of Divine Worship and Master of Ceremonies for the Diocese of Paterson. He was ordained a priest of the Paterson Diocese in 2011 by Bishop Arthur Serratelli. Father Jared has ministered in various capacities throughout his priesthood, including as pastor of St. Catherine of Siena in Mountain Lakes. He served as an assistant vocation director and has been on diocesan committees, the Presbyteral Council, and the College of Consultors for several terms. He is also an adjunct professor at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (Seton Hall University) and assists at various parishes on the weekends. Thanks for joining us! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESLearn more about opportunities for the sacrament reconciliation offered every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. during Lent at all of our parishes here.Learn about the upcoming discernment retreat here. Listen to episode 40 of Beyond The Beacon entitled, "A vocation discernment retreat can offer the way forward."Learn more about the Cabrini movie premiere here.Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo.Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai Agnish.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram, and follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram and The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
2/23/24 • 49:14
Send us a textHave you ever asked: How can I be a better husband? How can I be a better wife? We attempt to answer those questions and more. This week's guests are Brian and Eniola (Eni) Honsberger, a loving Catholic couple celebrating 15 years of marriage in April. In honor of the season of love (Valentine's Day, National Marriage Week, World Marriage Day), they join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish for episode 43 of Beyond The Beacon for an honest discussion about their marriage and more. Eni and Brian also give insights into how the diocese promotes love and marriage in collaboration with our parishes. They both work for the Diocese of Paterson's Office of Evangelization at St. Paul Inside the Walls. Eni is the director of the Office of Family Life, and Brian is the executive director of the Office of Evangelization.Thanks for joining us! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESYou can learn more about the Office of Family Life here.Learn more about opportunities for the Sacrament Reconciliation offered every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. during Lent at all of our parishes here.Watch Father Mike Schmitz on Evangelization: Telling the Story of God’s Love here.Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Joseph Ginexi for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish and Joseph Ginexi.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai Agnish.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram, and follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram and Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
2/15/24 • 50:23
Send us a textWe welcome back Cecile Pagliarulo to discuss the Eucharist's impact on the spiritual life of young adults. Bishop Kevin Sweeney also announces a video contest for two trips to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this summer. Cecile, who manages social media for the Diocese of Paterson, reveals the contest rules while reflecting on her experience of Eucharistic adoration and her role as a catechist at St. Anthony Church in Passaic. They also discuss many ways the diocese is taking part in the National Eucharistic Revival locally, including offering Eucharistic Adoration nights. Bishop Kevin discusses the uniqueness of Valentine’s Day falling on Ash Wednesday this year and why he prefers not to issue a dispensation. Cecile, Bishop Kevin, and co-host Jai Agnish also look ahead to Lent. Thanks for listening! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESLearn more about the contest here.Learn more about the pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress here.Local Eucharistic Adoration nights at 7 p.m.:Friday, Feb. 9, at Prince of Peace (William Paterson University) in Haledon.Sunday, Marcy 10, at St. Mary's in Pompton Lakes.Wednesday, April 10, at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison.Wednesday, Sept. 18, at FDU/Drew UniversityFriday, Oct. 11, at St. Therese Parish in Roxbury TownshipListen to the episode of Revive: The National Eucharistic Revival Podcast the bishop referenced here. Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai Agnish.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram, and follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram and Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
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Send us a textFeatured on this episode is 21-time bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins who has written over 200 books, including his latest entitled, "The Chosen: And I Will Give You Rest." It's the third book in a series based on the record-breaking television series created by his son Dallas Jenkins. Jerry opens up about his son's success with The Chosen and why he thinks the series is so popular. Jerry also discusses the last time "lightning struck" the family with the wild success of the Left Behind series, which he co-authored with Tim LaHaye between 1995 and 2007. He and the bishop reflect on the power of biblical fiction to draw people to Jesus. They also talk baseball because Jerry was a former newspaper sportswriter who began covering sports at the age of 14. He went on to write sports biographies (Hank Aaron, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and Orel Hershiser). Bishop Kevin also reflects on the tragic suicide death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik, his funeral, and Church teaching regarding Catholic burials in such situations. Thanks for listening! Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next time! Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org.SHOW NOTESLearn more about Jerry B. Jenkins at jerryjenkins.com.Learn more about The Chosen TV series at thechosen.tv/en-us.Watch the archived livestream of Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik's funeral here.Are you experiencing mental health challenges such as loneliness, anxiety, or depression? Call The Upper Room Hotline (a faith-based hotline in the Catholic tradition) at 1-888-808-8724. Visit catholichotline.org to learn more. You can also call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 anytime. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.Engineered and edited by Jai Agnish.Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.Music by Jai Agnish.Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram, and follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram and Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.
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