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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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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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How a men's retreat could result in a lifelong breakthrough

6/5/2025
Send us a text Imagine if a spiritual retreat could have a life-changing impact on your life! For the guests of this episode, that is exactly what happened. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish talk with Dick Freiberger and Frank Farrell, members of the Called to Courage men’s retreat group; and Father Dan Murphy, a retired priest of the Diocese of Paterson. The annual Called to Courage retreat is where men listen and speak from the heart, and develop lasting friendships and support systems. Show Notes: https://beaconnj.org/men-seek-living-catholic-holy-lives-at-called-to-courage-retreat Email for information about Called to Courage. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo and Jai Agnish, edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:38:44

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Mission priest shares his love for serving in Alaska

5/22/2025
Send us a text Father Kamil Kiszka joins Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish to discuss his unique calling to ministry in Alaska. The Polish priest often flies to parishes where parishioners haven't had Mass in months. There are funeral processions with snowmobiles, and afternoon ice fishing with Eskimo friends. Father Kiszka also opens up about the impact of darkness and isolation on his mental health and how he copes with discouragement. Show Notes: https://beaconnj.org/mission-priest-inspired-in-love-with-service-in-alaska Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo and Jai Agnish, edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:41:28

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Habemus Papam: Bishop Kevin discusses our new Pope: Leo XIV

5/9/2025
Send us a text Bishop Kevin Sweeney shares his reaction to Pope Leo XIV's historic election. Our local church of Paterson rejoices with the Church throughout the world in the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the Successor to the blessed Apostle Peter. Jai Agnish co-hosts. Show Notes: https://beaconnj.org/statement-of-bishop-kevin-j-sweeney-bishop-of-paterson-on-the-election-of-his-holiness-pope-leo-xiv-may-8-2025 Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo and Jai Agnish, 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).

Duration:00:08:44

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We reflect on Pope Francis and look to the conclave

4/30/2025
Send us a text This special episode reflects on Pope Francis's legacy and considers what the future might bring. Joining Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish is Msgr. Geno Sylva, to share joyful memories of his interactions with the Holy Father while working at the Vatican for many years. Msgr. Geno is the rector of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson, N.J. He is also vicar for Special Projects and serves as a Vatican appointee to the Dicastery for Evangelization. Also appearing on this week's episode is Msgr. Raymond Kupke, pastor of St. Anthony in Hawthorne, adjunct professor of Church history at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University, and Diocesan Archivist. In 2013, Msgr. Raymond correctly predicted that then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio would be elected the next Pope. Here, he offers his prediction this time around while offering historical context. Show Notes: https://beaconnj.org/remembering-pope-francis https://www.americamagazine.org/voices/inside-vatican Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo and Jai Agnish, edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:38:04

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University students, president share perspective on growing as people

4/24/2025
Send us a text Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish visit the beautiful campus of Saint Elizabeth University in Morris Township, N.J., for a remote episode recorded by students in the university's studio. Interviews include Dr. Gary B. Crosby, president of the Catholic university, and several students in different years of study. Hear their perspective about learning and growing, and what the day-to-day life of a college student is like. The participating students are Jonathan Ramos, Kristina Ashton, Melissa Evers, Nicolas DiSciascio, Ta'Nasha Samuels-Wilkerson, and Zaa'Min Jones. Show Notes: https://www.steu.edu https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Saint Elizabeth University students Brandon Hutchinson and Nic Disciascio in the university's studio. Edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:53:32

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The interesting life at an all-girls Catholic high school

4/10/2025
Send us a text What is it like to attend an all-girls Catholic high school? Two seniors and two sophomores attending Mary Help of Christians Academy in North Haledon share an inside look at attending the Salesian-run all-girl Catholic high school, which has strengthened their faith lives and allowed them to focus on academic excellence away from the pressures many students face today. Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Cecile Pagliarulo lead the conversation, which was recorded on location at the school’s production studio. SHOW NOTES: Mary Help of Christians Academy: https://www.maryhelp.org Jubilee Year of Hope: https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Cecile Pagliarulo, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Jai Agnish for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:31:38

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Bishop Kevin answers your new email and social media questions

3/26/2025
Send us a text What's better? A slice of pizza from the city or from Jersey? In his second "mailbag" episode, Bishop Kevin Sweeney fields a variety of questions from our viewers, listeners, and social media community. Jai Agnish and Cecile Pagliarulo take turns putting these questions and comments to the bishop and adding their own. Some topics are on the lighter side, and for others, Bishop Kevin offers a deeper perspective on parish life, community, and more! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Show Notes: https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop 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. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:43:20

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What it's like to be young and Catholic now

3/12/2025
Send us a text Three young adults share their experience of being Catholic in today's culture. Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish interview Michael Inguanti, David Martinez, and Matt Pana of the New Jersey chapter of Young Catholic Professionals. The organization offers a way for young workers in their 20s and 30s to go deeper into faith, life, and work. Its members seek authentic friendships, a richer sense of purpose, and personal and professional excellence. "Above all, we’re here to help inspire modern-day saints," YCP's mission statement states. Michael is president of YCP NJ; David is Director of Marketing of YCP NJ; and Matt is Director of Evangelization of YCP NJ. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Young Catholic Professionals and how to get involved by visiting the website. Click here for the New Jersey chapter. Follow ycpnorthjersey on Instagram. Learn how to get involved in this year's Jubilee Year of Hope. Learn more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and "Welcome Home to Healing." Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Special thanks to Sister Theresa Lee, F.M.A. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:38:14

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Opportunities for God's grace in the season of Lent

2/28/2025
Send us a text As we look to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, Bishop Kevin Sweeney offers practical advice about the Lenten practices of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Guest Father Jared Brogan joins Bishop Kevin and Jai Agnish to help illuminate the meaning and purpose of these traditions. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. Father Jared is the director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Paterson as well as the Diocesan Master of Ceremonies. He's an adjunct professor of Systematic Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. Read the bishop's column, "Daily Mass, Reconciliation, the Jubilee Prayer, the Hallow App, and many more opportunities for Grace in the Season of Lent." Learn about how to get involved in this year's Jubilee Year of Hope. Learn more about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and "Welcome Home to Healing." Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Cecile Pagliarulo for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo, edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:43:32

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How three people responded to their call to religious life

2/14/2025
Send us a text A religious sister and two brothers engage in a lively interview with Bishop Kevin Sweeney about how they discerned God's call to consecrated religious life. Sister of Christian Charity Chiara Marie Stimpfle, Franciscan Father John Aherne, and Franciscan Father of the Renewal Isaac Spinharney also share insights into prayer, retreats, and living in community. Bishop Kevin also reflects on the state of immigration enforcement in America and the recent letter from Pope Francis to the United States bishops expressing concern at mass deportations. "Are we treating each and every person like Jesus [and] as our sister and brother?" the bishop asks. Show Notes: https://rcdop.org/vocations https://patersonvocations.org https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop https://beaconnj.org/finding-hope https://beaconnj.org/the-immigrant-experience-a-personal-reflection https://beaconnj.org/pope-to-u-s-migration-policies-built-on-force-not-truth-will-end-badly Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. 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). 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.

Duration:00:44:46

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How this close-knit Catholic school community thrives now

1/23/2025
Send us a text For this remote episode, Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish visited All Saints Academy, a preschool through eighth-grade Catholic school of the Diocese of Paterson in Parsippany, N.J. The episode was recorded at St. Ann Church, where classes were being held temporarily. Joining them for interviews were Principal Leanne Gonzalez, Media Specialist Laura Carroll, and students Giulliana Lalo, Maggie Van Hoven, Matthew Sinche, and Grace Kwiatkowski. They discuss their close-knit school community, Catholic Schools Week, and learning and promoting "digital citizenship." After recording the episode, Bishop Kevin and Jai participated in a Q&A with students in the eighth-grade media internship program at All Saints Academy who had observed the recording. Show Notes: https://allsaintspar.org https://patdioschools.org https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:32:18

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March For Life: The powerful movement continues after 52 years

1/9/2025
Send us a text On Jan. 24, 2025, the 52nd annual National March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. bringing together pro-life advocates to be a voice for the voiceless. Two frequent attendees of the March, Julie McGurn, a parishioner of St. Vincent Martyr Church in Madison and coordinator of its Respect Life Ministry, and Russell Petrocelli, principal of DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne and state treasurer of the N.J. Knights of Columbus, come to the show to discuss their experiences in the movement. Along with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Cecile Pagliarulo, the guests also talk about how the faithful can bring a culture of life to the world. To sign up for the March for Life: https://insidethewalls.org/njmarchforlife For information on Hope and Healing after Child Loss: https://svmnj.org/ Learn more about the Jubilee Year of Hope: https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Cecile Pagliarulo, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Jai Agnish for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:28:20

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How to get involved in the Jubilee of 2025

12/20/2024
Send us a text Pope Francis invites everyone to participate in the grace-filled Jubilee “Year of Hope,” which opens in Rome on Dec. 24, 2024, and in every diocese on Dec. 29, Feast of the Holy Family. Bishop Kevin Sweeney welcomes Sister Theresa Lee, F.M.A., and Brian Honsberger to the show to discuss the Diocesan-wide Jubilee events and liturgies, pilgrimages, education, and catechesis. Sister Theresa is the Chancellor and Diocesan Delegate for Religious, and Brian is the Executive Director of the Office of Evangelization and Diocesan Director for Mission and Technology Integration. Learn more here: https://rcdop.org/jubilee-2025-rcdop. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:44:55

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How can the Church best involve young people in their faith communities?

12/12/2024
Send us a text How can the Church best involve young people in their faith communities? This week, several students who attend DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne tackle this question with Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Cecile Pagliarulo. They also discuss how campus ministry has led them to build closer relationships with God. Led by the school’s campus minister, Annamaria Zaccardi, the students participate in service projects to help those most in need and assist with Masses and prayer services. They also participate in youth conferences and retreats. Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Cecile Pagliarulo, Bishop Kevin Sweeney, and Jai Agnish for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:35:00

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Reworking the way we share the stories of our faith

11/27/2024
Send us a text Happy Thanksgiving from Bishop Kevin Sweeney, Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and all of us in the Communications Office of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J.! On this week's episode, Bishop Kevin and Jai discuss the difficult decision to close the print edition of The Beacon. It was recently announced The Diocese of Paterson would cease printing its beloved newspaper at the end of the year, concluding a 58-year publication run at the helm of four different bishops. The Beacon will live on in its new form: Beaconnj.org, where the important stories of our faith community will continue to be passed along. Bishop Kevin also shares highlights of his experience with his brother bishops at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Fall assembly in Baltimore, Md., earlier this month. He also discusses the unfortunate situation of donations that went missing from a FedEx drop box on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. SHOW NOTES Diocese of Paterson to stop printing The Beacon at end of year A sad day for The Beacon, but the light will continue to shine Subscribe: The Beacon & Beyond newsletter! Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary in Baltimore Diocesan Ministries Appeal Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

Duration:00:36:00

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On the ground, how the synod is breathing new life into the Catholic Church

11/14/2024
Send us a text What does the Synod on Synodality mean for the future of the Catholic Church, and will anything change in the Diocese of Paterson? Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Jai Agnish welcome Father Paul Manning and Maria Moncaleano back to Beyond The Beacon to discuss all this and more. Father Paul is the vicar for evangelization for the diocese, and Maria is the director of the diocese's Office of Hispanic Ministry. Together, they are the co-chairs of the Diocesan Synod Committee and, with Bishop Kevin, have led the Church of Paterson through the Synod on Synodality experience. SHOW NOTES One-minute recap videos from the official Synod channel Bishop Robert Barron Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Jesuitical podcast Inside the Vatican podcast Official Vatican Synod website Diocese of Paterson Synod web page Beyond The Beacon - Ep. 45 Beyond The Beacon - Ep. 28 Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

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Cómo una universidad empodera e inspira a los estudiantes latinoamericanos

11/7/2024
Send us a text Descubre cómo la Universidad Seton Hall empodera e inspira a su población estudiantil latina con becas, conexiones profesionales y apoyo comunitario. En este episodio especial en español de Beyond The Beacon, el Obispo Kevin J. Sweeney conversa con el Padre Duberney Villamizar, junto con Lori Tarke y Daniela Miranda Calle. El Padre Villamizar es el párroco de Santa Margarita de Escocia en Morristown y el vicario de Asuntos Hispanos en la Diócesis de Paterson. Tarke es la directora ejecutiva del Instituto Latino Joseph A. Unanue en la Universidad Seton Hall. Calle, una becaria del instituto, comparte su perspectiva sobre cómo abrazar su herencia latinoamericana y convertirse en una líder al servicio de una sociedad global en constante cambio. NOTAS DEL SHOW: https://www.shu.edu/latino-institute https://dopappeal.org/about.html https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history ¡Gracias por acompañarnos! ¡Por favor, dale “me gusta” y suscríbete! Envía tus preguntas e ideas de temas para el Obispo Kevin a beyond@patersondiocese.org. Producido por Jai Agnish y el Obispo Kevin J. Sweeney para la Diócesis de Paterson. Asistencia de producción de Cecile Pagliarulo. Ingeniero, editor y compositor de la canción del tema: Jai Agnish. Ilustraciones de Dennis Dalelio. https://www.facebook.com/diocesispaterson

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How one university empowers and inspires Latin American students

10/31/2024
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 – Christian Almestica and Daniela Miranda Calle – also share perspectives on embracing their Latin American heritage and becoming servant leaders in an ever-changing global society. SHOW NOTES https://www.shu.edu/latino-institute https://dopappeal.org/about.html https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

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Learn how giving impacts our communities in a special way

10/17/2024
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. Tim has been the chief fundraising superhero for the diocese for the last 31 years. His formal title is Chief Development Officer, and he has, yet again, spearheaded the launch of our Diocesan Ministries Appeal – now underway. SHOW NOTES https://www.ccpaterson.org/frenglish https://dopappeal.org/about.html https://insidethewalls.org/respect-life-convocation Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Production assistance from Cecile Pagliarulo. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

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How to make a difference now as a Catholic in the public square

10/3/2024
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 New Jersey on matters of public policy. Jim and his staff monitor what’s happening at the statehouse and ensure our Catholic community has a voice in public policy issues. SHOW NOTES https://njcatholic.org/overview https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-and-peace/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship https://njcatholic.org/faith-in-action https://rcdop.org/faithful-citizenship https://insidethewalls.org/respect-life-convocation https://beyond.beaconnj.org/2149965/episodes/13895679-31-election-day-and-faithful-citizenship-with-jim-king https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history Thanks for joining us! Please like and subscribe! Email questions and topic ideas for Bishop Kevin to beyond@patersondiocese.org. Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered, edited, and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. Follow Beyond The Beacon on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Bishop Kevin on Instagram. Follow the Diocese of Paterson on Instagram, Facebook (English) / Facebook (Spanish). The Paul Street Journal is all about Catholic Economics. From discussing the economic principles in scripture, to answering economic questions, this show will help you make economic decisions with the heart of the Church. Hosts: Freddy Garcia and Brian Honsberger. Available wherever you get podcasts, or watch on St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls. On Coffee with Kupke, we have a cup of coffee and sit down with diocesan archivist, Monsignor Raymond Kupke Ph.D., to delve into the history of Catholicism in the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Hosted by Father Paul Manning and Msgr. Kupke. Listen to Coffee with Kupke wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on the St. Paul Inside the Walls YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulinsidethewalls.

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