Best Bishop Kevin Sweeney Podcasts (2024)

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Sacerdote regresa a Cuba para un año de misión 12:22

3h ago12:22

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Send us a Text Message. El 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 …

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Priest returns to Cuba for a special mission year 34:28

3h ago34:28

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Send us a Text Message. Father 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 m…

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Exploring the diocesan archives for the first time 51:59

11d ago51:59

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Send us a Text Message. Bishop 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 Jame…

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The National Eucharistic Congress has concluded. Now what? 48:51

12d ago48:51

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Send us a Text Message. On 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 theo…

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What are the old and new ways Franciscans pass on the faith? 44:25

26d ago44:25

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Send us a Text Message. Each 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. Th…

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Future priests discover their unique call at Quo Vadis retreat 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Send us a Text Message. Where 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 …

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Addiction stole his big league career but sobriety gave him a new life 48:39

2M ago48:39

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Send us a Text Message. Former 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, …

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58: 'Hollywood priest' ministers to the stars and makes films 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Send us a Text Message. Paulist 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 chroni…

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57: A lifetime of saving babies and caring for mothers 42:18

3M ago42:18

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Send us a Text Message. On 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 clini…

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56: Vibrant college for religious sisters transforms the world 48:27

3M ago48:27

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Send us a Text Message. “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, r…

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55: Military chaplains explain the special significance of Memorial Day 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Send us a Text Message. Two 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 …

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54: How students connect faith and technology in high school 43:54

3M ago43:54

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Send us a Text Message. Seven 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…

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53: Miracles in Lourdes: love and healing to the sick 41:19

4M ago41:19

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Send us a Text Message. While 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 th…

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52: The Catholic annulment: when love isn't happily ever after 44:53

4M ago44:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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 vica…

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51: Bishop Kevin responds to new email and social media comments 51:43

4M ago51:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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, a…

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50: The beautiful gift of faith-filled friendships 52:58

4M ago52:58

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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49: Now we journey with Jesus during Holy Week 34:08

5M ago34:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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 fav…

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48: Sisterhood ministry brings love and hope to women after miscarriage 43:49

5M ago43:49

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Send us a Text Message. 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 pra…

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47: A beautiful faith breakthrough for a teen and his dad 44:13

5M ago44:13

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Vern…

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46: How church history inspires our faith now 42:15

6M ago42:15

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Send us a Text Message. 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 we…

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45: New synod listening sessions welcome everyone to the conversation! 41:37

6M ago41:37

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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44: Confession. What's the big deal? Do I really need to go? 49:45

6M ago49:45

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Send us a Text Message. 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 o…

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43: Love beyond words. What a Christian marriage really looks like 50:53

6M ago50:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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, …

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42: The Eucharist's impact on the spiritual life of young adults 47:19

7M ago47:19

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Send us a Text Message. We 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…

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41: Jerry Jenkins had wild success in the '90s. Now it's happening again with his son & The Chosen 46:39

7M ago46:39

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Send us a Text Message. Featured 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 succes…

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40: A vocation discernment retreat can offer the way forward 52:21

7M ago52:21

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Sween…

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39: Learning how to navigate social media with two students...and a teacher 44:15

7M ago44:15

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Send us a Text Message. While Facebook was created in 2004 by a college student, fast forward 20 years later, several other social media apps reign superior for today’s youth. 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…

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38: Love your animals and your neighbors, too 41:43

8M ago41:43

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Send us a Text Message. Is Bishop Kevin a cat person or a dog person? Tune in to find out! Bishop Kevin Sweeney invites his Paterson neighbor, John DeCando, onto the show for a fun Beyond The Beacon episode about animals. Together with co-host Jai Agnish, they discuss their four-legged friends, and John recounts some amusing and heroic animal rescu…

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37: Some great reasons to go to the National Eucharistic Congress 45:55

8M ago45:55

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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36: How music ministers draw us closer to the Lord 48:05

8M ago48:05

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Send us a Text Message. What is Bishop Kevin Sweeney's favorite Christmas carol? Tune in to find out! This week, for episode 36 of Beyond The Beacon (a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey), Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish are joined by two gifted music ministers for a discussion about music's impact on our faith. Preston Dibble is ou…

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35: Hispanic Catholics and the joy in our faith 48:37

9M ago48:37

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Send us a Text Message. Bishop Kevin Sweeney is joined by guest co-host Brian Honsberger for episode 35 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They explore the richness of the Hispanic Catholic experience with Maria Moncaleano, the director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry for the diocese. Honsberger is the executive dir…

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34: Powerhouse fundraiser and Catholic school principal join the bishop 42:21

9M ago42:21

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 34 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Joining them this week for a passionate discussion about Catholic school education are Prudence Pigott and Lelia Pappas. Pigott is a powerhouse fundraiser for Catholic schools as pr…

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33: Bishop Kevin Sweeney talks gratitude, meeting with the U.S. bishops, NCYC, more 46:35

9M ago46:35

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 33 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney gives a Thanksgiving message and reflects on what he is grateful for. In a wide-ranging interview, he discusses his experience at the November meeting of the United S…

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32: Seminarian, priest, and bishop talk vocations 49:19

10M ago49:19

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Send us a Text Message. 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 refle…

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31: Election Day and faithful citizenship with Jim King 46:59

10M ago46:59

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 31 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. With Election Day fast approaching, they discuss faithful citizenship with Jim King, executive director of the New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC). King shares his government work…

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30: 2 lay women discuss being ‘Mary’s Hands’ to those in need 43:47

10M ago43:47

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 30 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They discuss Mary’s Hands, a social services ministry that operates out of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Morristown. Speaking about the ministry is Suzanne Toscano, director of…

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29: Talking family life with Eniola Honsberger 40:17

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 29 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Eniola Honsberger to discuss family life and our upcoming Respect Life Convocation on Oct. 28. Honsberger is the director of the Office of Family Life for the Diocese o…

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28: What is synodality? With Father Manning and Msgr. Kupke 39:51

11M ago39:51

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 28 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome fellow podcasters (Coffee with Kupke), Father Paul Manning, and Monsignor Ray Kupke to discuss the Synod on Synodality. Father Manning is the vicar for evangelization f…

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27: The impact of giving with Tim Potter 45:35

11M ago45:35

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 27 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Tim Potter to the episode. Tim has been the Chief Development Officer for the Diocese of Paterson for 30 years. He is responsible for fundraising with the diocese, spec…

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26: Witness for life with Br. Joachim Joseph, C.F.R., and Solanyi Rodriguez 49:02

11M ago49:02

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 26 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Brother Joachim Joseph and Solanyi Rodriguez to discuss their efforts to promote a culture of respect for the dignity and value of every human life. Rodriguez is a pro-…

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25: Our role in addiction recovery: Keaton Douglas & iTHIRST 36:42

11M ago36:42

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 25 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Keaton Douglas of the iTHIRST initiative to discuss spiritual healing and the Church's role in accompanying those in recovery from addiction. Thanks for listening! Be s…

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24: School can be fun. Pastor and principal of Assumption School in Morristown 33:06

12M ago33:06

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 24 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome the pastor and a principal from Assumption School in Morristown -- one of the Catholic schools of the diocese. Msgr. John E. Hart and Sister Merris Larkin, S.C., joyful…

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23: Father Ed Reading on addiction, recovery, and spirituality 52:57

12M ago52:57

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 23 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Father Ed Reading, a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who serves in specialized ministry "healing the healers." Ordained in 1972, he has been serving as a w…

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22: Brilla School, the Cathedral, and the 'Block of Mercy' in downtown Paterson 43:19

12M ago43:19

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 22 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Msgr. Geno Sylva and Ivannia Vega-McTighe to discuss Brilla Public Charter School and the life-changing work taking place at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in do…

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21: We are pilgrim people. An interview about our upcoming Marian pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. 34:02

1y ago34:02

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 21 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome Father Michael Rodak to discuss the upcoming diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Father Rodak is…

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20: On a mission! We hear from one of our parishes about service in Appalachia 39:59

1y ago39:59

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 20 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome three parishioners from the faith community of St. Joseph in Mendham, N.J., to discuss their annual mission trip to Appalachia. Mark Tosso is the director of the middle…

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19: Back from World Youth Day. Now what? With Crystal Guerrero 35:54

1y ago35:54

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 19 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney invites Crystal Guerrero to the show. Guerrero is the director of religious education and the office manager at The Catholic Community of St. Brendan & St. George in …

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18: Bishop Sweeney calls in from Lisbon, Portugal during World Youth Day 2023 25:56

1y ago25:56

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 18 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney calls in from Lisbon, Portugal, where he is participating in World Youth Day 2023 with a group of young people and chaperones, seminarians, and priests, representing …

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17: An interview with missionary priest Father Joseph Healey, M.M. 38:56

1y ago38:56

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 17 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They invite Father Joseph Healey, M.M., to the show. Father Joe is a missionary priest with the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America. He s…

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16: Coffee with Kupke podcast 46:30

1y ago46:30

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Send us a Text Message. Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 16 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They invite Monsignor Ray Kupke and Father Paul Manning to the show to discuss their new podcast, Coffee with Kupke. Father Manning is the vicar for evangelization for the diocese a…

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