Beyond The Beacon

Sometimes, 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. 

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SHOW NOTES 

• https://patersondiocese.org/tribunal-1
• https://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.

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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.

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. 

What 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 Thursday
• Administering confirmation at middle school age or high school age
• Memories from parishioners at St. Michael’s in Brooklyn
• Priest assignments
• Parish pastoral councils
• What happens to last year's Chrism Oils?
• Promoting movies and events from the pulpit
• Childhood picture for National Siblings Day
• Permanent diaconate

This episode was made possible because of you! We want to continue the conversation. Keep the comments and questions coming! Email [email protected]. 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.

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.

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. 

What 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: [email protected].
 
SHOW NOTES

•  Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown
•  Christ in the City

Produced 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).

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.

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. 

The 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: [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

• Palm Sunday Mass with Bishop Kevin Sweeney livestream archive
• Chrism Mass with Bishop Kevin Sweeney livestream archive

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).

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.

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. 

What 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.

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Email questions for Bishop Kevin: [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

• Sisterhood of the Traveling Relics of St. Gianna
• WOF 394: The Beauty of Sainthood w/ Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla
• Super 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 Hope
• Hearts of Joy International
• Catholic Charities Department for Persons with Disabilities
• Welcome Home to Healing

Produced 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).

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.

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. 

What'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 [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

Listen 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).

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.

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. 

How 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 [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

Learn 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 Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).

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.

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. 

How 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 [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

Register 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 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).

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.

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. 

Lent -- 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 [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

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.

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 Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish).

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.

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. 

Have 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 [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

You 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).

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.

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.