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    32: Seminarian, priest, and bishop talk vocations

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    About this Episode

    Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 32 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J.  Seminarian Carlos Vargas and Father Charlie Lana -- assistant vocation director for the diocese -- talk priestly vocations as part of  National Vocations Awareness Week. Vargas reflects on his call to the priesthood and what seminarian life is like. We also get to know Father Lana, and he discusses the many ways the diocese and our parishes are supporting priestly vocations. Bishop Sweeney shares insights into his role of assisting in the priestly discernment process for prospective priests.

    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 NOTES

    Learn more about priestly vocations in the Diocese of Paterson here.

    Donate to the Diocesan Ministries Appeal here.

    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 the bishop 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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    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 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 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

    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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    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 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).

    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

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    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 NOTES

    You can learn more about the Office of Family Life here.

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    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.

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    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 NOTES

    Learn 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 University
    • Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Therese Parish in Roxbury Township

    Listen 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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    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 NOTES
    Learn 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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    40: A vocation discernment retreat can offer the way forward

    Have you ever asked yourself, "What does God want me to do with my life?" The vocations office of the Diocese of Paterson is hosting a discernment retreat during the first weekend of March to help young men get a step closer to answering that question.

    For this episode, a young priest and a seminarian join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss the discernment process and the value of spiritual retreats.

    John Peter Zappe is in his final year of minor seminary undergraduate studies at The College Seminary of the Immaculate Conception at St. Andrew's Hall. Father Frank Lennie was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Paterson in May 2021 by Bishop Kevin. The two young men share their experiences of answering their vocational calling and invite other young men to consider attending the retreat.

    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 NOTES
    To register for the discernment retreat and learn more about vocations, visit patersonvocations.org.

    For the Prayer for Radical Solidarity, visit respectlife.org/prayer-for-radical-solidarity.

    Watch the music video for John Paul Von Arx's song entitled "He's Different" at johnpaulvonarx.com/hes-different.

    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.

    39: Learning how to navigate social media with two students...and a teacher

    39: Learning how to navigate social media with two students...and a teacher

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    Two students and a teacher join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and guest co-host Cecile Pagliarulo to discuss social media. Caitlin Farley, a high school senior, and Emily Dymkowski, a high school junior, attend Mary Help of Christians Academy in North Haledon. They share their insights into the world of social media and the youth. Also joining the conversation is Salesian Sister Christina Chong, a Theology teacher who also handles marketing and communications at the school. Cecile manages social media for the Diocese of Paterson and works closely with Bishop Kevin to make his Instagram account go. 

    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 NOTES

    Learn about Mary Help of Christians Academy, an all-girl Catholic preparatory school in the Salesian tradition: https://www.maryhelp.org.

    Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson.
    Production assistance from Salesian Sister Theresa Lee.
    Engineered by Joseph Ginexi.
    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.

    38: Love your animals and your neighbors, too

    38: Love your animals and your neighbors, too

    Is Bishop Kevin a cat person or a dog person? Tune in to find out!

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    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 NOTES

    You can learn more about the animal services provided by the city of Paterson here.

    Learn more about the pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress here.

    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.

    37: Some great reasons to go to the National Eucharistic Congress

    37: Some great reasons to go to the National Eucharistic Congress

    On the first Beyond The Beacon episode of the new year, Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish are joined by Father Alex Nevitt -- a pilot and a French chef -- to discuss the upcoming pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July. Father Alex is coordinating our Diocesan participation in this historic event. We discussed the importance of the pilgrimage and had fun getting to know Father Alex, a relatively new priest who is a parochial vicar serving at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township. He's also one of the diocesan prison chaplains, and he and Jai talk about their shared passion for piloting single-engine airplanes.

    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 NOTES

    Learn more about the pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress here.

    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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