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.
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! Here on Coffee with Kupke, we enjoy a cup of coffee and dive into the history of Catholicism in The Diocese of Paterson with Diocesan Archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke, Ph.D. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Monsignor Kupke, and recorded at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, NJ. Producer: Joe Ginexi
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How one university empowers and inspires Latin American students
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Send us a text Learn how one university empowers and inspires its Latino student population with scholarships, career connections, and community support. Joining Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish this week is Lori Tarke, executive director of the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University. Two scholar recipients from the institute…
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Learn how giving impacts our communities in a special way
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Send us a text This remote episode was recorded at the temporary location of The Father English Food Pantry in the heart of Paterson near St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish welcome Carlos Roldan and Tim Potter to the show. Carlos is the long-time founder and director of the food pantry going back to 1993. Ti…
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey. Hosted by Fr. Paul Manning and Msgr. Raymond Kupke Ph.D. Producer: Joseph Ginexi St. Paul Inside the Walls is the Catholic Cent…
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How to make a difference now as a Catholic in the public square
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Send us a text Who 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 N…
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Mass in Roller Rinks, Speakeasies, and the Blue Swan Inn | Episode 31
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey. Hosted by Fr. Paul Manning and Msgr. Raymond Kupke Ph.D. Producer: Joseph Ginexi St. Paul Inside the Walls is the Catholic Cent…
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A special live audience interview with Bishop Kevin and Jesuitical
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Send us a text We 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…
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The unique role of deacons in our faith life
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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 Bisho…
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Episode 30: The G.I. Bill and Leaving the Inner City
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey. Hosted by Fr. Paul Manning and Msgr. Raymond Kupke Ph.D. Producer: Joseph Ginexi St. Paul Inside the Walls is the Catholic Cent…
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Send us a text Any 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 gu…
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Catholic higher education in the mainstream secular world
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Send us a text Dr. 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 discusse…
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Sacerdote regresa a Cuba para un año de misión
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Send us a text 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 a traves …
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Priest returns to Cuba for a special mission year
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Send us a text 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 many youth…
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Episode 29: Exploring the Diocesan Archives | Simulpodcast with Beyond the Beacon
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Exploring the diocesan archives for the first time 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…
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Exploring the diocesan archives for the first time
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Send us a text 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 James Navagh,…
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The National Eucharistic Congress has concluded. Now what?
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Send us a text 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 theology stud…
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What are the old and new ways Franciscans pass on the faith?
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Send us a text 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. These Franc…
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Episode 28: Firehouse Sundays and Surefire Spirit
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Future priests discover their unique call at Quo Vadis retreat
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Send us a text 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 diocese: …
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Episode 27: A Train Caboose, Border Jumping, and Phony POWs
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Addiction stole his big league career but sobriety gave him a new life
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Send us a text 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, executive…
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58: 'Hollywood priest' ministers to the stars and makes films
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Send us a text 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 chronicle of a …
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey. Hosted by Fr. Paul Manning and Msgr. Raymond Kupke Ph.D. Producer: Joseph Ginexi St. Paul Inside the Walls is the Catholic Cent…
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57: A lifetime of saving babies and caring for mothers
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Send us a text 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 clinic. Also i…
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56: Vibrant college for religious sisters transforms the world
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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 …
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Episode 25 | Weird Diocese of Paterson: Part 2
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey. Hosted by Fr. Paul Manning and Msgr. Raymond Kupke Ph.D. Producer: Joseph Ginexi St. Paul Inside the Walls is the Catholic Cent…
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55: Military chaplains explain the special significance of Memorial Day
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Send us a text 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 in the Na…
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54: How students connect faith and technology in high school
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Send us a text 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 chair of…
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Episode 24: The Gaze of Rome and Freelance Priests
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In this episode we finally finish Chapter 6, talk about Fr. Cornelius Clifford, freelance priests, Margaret Sanger, and much, much more! Please comment your questions on this video! We will answer your questions on one of our episodes in the near future. If there's anything you'd like to ask Msgr. Kupke or Fr. Paul, please leave it in the comment s…
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53: Miracles in Lourdes: love and healing to the sick
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Send us a text 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 the Order o…
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52: The Catholic annulment: when love isn't happily ever after
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Send us a text 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 …
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Episode 23: Broken Shards to Stained Glass Windows
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In this episode we continue with Chapter 6, talk about St. Paul's in Clifton, Pope John XXIII, and answer a question from a listener about the names of our high schools in the Diocese of Paterson. Please comment your questions on this video! We will answer your questions on one of our episodes in the near future. If there's anything you'd like to a…
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51: Bishop Kevin responds to new email and social media comments
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Send us a text 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…
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In this episode of Coffee with Kupke, Fr. Paul and Msgr. Kupke continue to discuss the "never-ending" chapter 6 of Living Stones. Included in this episode are subjects like chicken fairs, Thomas Nast, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Knights of Columbus. Please comment your questions on this video! We will answer your questions on one of our episodes in t…
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50: The beautiful gift of faith-filled friendships
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Send us a text 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,…
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Episode 21 | Weird Diocese of Paterson: Part 1
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Please comment your questions on this video! We will answer your questions on one of our episodes in the near future. If there's anything you'd like to ask Msgr. Kupke or Fr. Paul, please leave it in the comment section on any of our videos, or email your questions to spiwinfo@patersondiocese.org Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, …
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49: Now we journey with Jesus during Holy Week
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Send us a text 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 Hol…
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48: Sisterhood ministry brings love and hope to women after miscarriage
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Send us a text 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 …
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Please, email us your questions! We will answer your questions on one of our episodes in the near future. If there's anything you'd like to ask Msgr. Kupke or Fr. Paul, please email your questions to spiwinfo@patersondiocese.org Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Ra…
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47: A beautiful faith breakthrough for a teen and his dad
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Send us a text 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.,…
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46: How church history inspires our faith now
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Send us a text 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 gues…
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Please email us your questions! We will be doing an episode dedicated to answering your questions in the near future. If there's anything you'd like to ask Msgr. Kupke or Fr. Paul, email your questions to spiwinfo@patersondiocese.org Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsign…
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45: New synod listening sessions welcome everyone to the conversation!
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Send us a text 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 Reve…
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44: Confession. What's the big deal? Do I really need to go?
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Send us a text 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 reconci…
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On this episode of Coffee with Kupke, Fr. Paul and Msgr. Kupke continue to discuss the history of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Dioc…
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43: Love beyond words. What a Christian marriage really looks like
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Send us a text 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 Mar…
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42: The Eucharist's impact on the spiritual life of young adults
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Send us a text 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 while re…
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Episode 17 | Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Submarines
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On this episode of Coffee with Kupke, Fr. Paul and Msgr. Kupke continue to discuss the history of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey in the early 1900's. Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Cat…
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41: Jerry Jenkins had wild success in the '90s. Now it's happening again with his son & The Chosen
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Send us a text 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 success with Th…
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40: A vocation discernment retreat can offer the way forward
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Send us a text 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 Ja…
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Episode 16 | Garden State: The Industrial Monolith
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Welcome to Coffee with Kupke! On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey. Hosted by Fr. Paul Manning and Msgr. Raymond Kupke Ph.D. Producer: Joseph Ginexi St. Paul Inside the Walls is the Catholic Cent…
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