Peter G. Sánchez

Co-Host, Talking Saints Podcast and Staff Writer at Catholic Star Herald

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At Chrism Mass, Bishop Williams calls for renewal of hope

1 week ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

BLACKWOOD – Days before the celebration of the Sacred Triduum and Eastertide, the Catholic Church of South Jersey came together for the annual Chrism Mass at Saint Agnes Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish. Celebrated April 15 by Bishop Joseph A. Williams, the Chrism Mass marks the communion of the priests with the bishop in the same priesthood and ministry of Jesus. “What a beautiful day for all of us as God’s holy people.
Bishop on Palm Sunday: Truly live Holy Week

1 week ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

COLLINGSWOOD – “Take up your cross and follow after Christ.”Such was the message Bishop Joseph A. Williams preached during the Passion Sunday Mass celebrated April 13 at Saint John Church, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.
Catechumen’s journey with God traverses seven years, two states

1 week ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

Editor’s Note: The Catholic Star Herald is following some of the faith journeys of those preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19. For Dae Miller, the path to Christ included a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. The year was 2017, three days before Christmas. A few days prior, he had been invited to attend a John Paul II group at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Williamstown.
University students find unity, friendship in faith

2 weeks ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

GALLOWAY – When entering Rowan University as a freshman in August 2022, Stephen McClain knew immediately one of the first places he wanted to be a part of: the school’s Catholic Campus Ministry. “I knew entering college that I would be influenced by my surroundings, and I wanted to be influenced by the Church and peers with good values,” the now-junior mechanical engineering major explained.
Cathedral organ’s pipes continue their calling

2 weeks ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

CAMDEN – Since 1885, the sounds of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception’s organ have uplifted the hearts of all who enter the church. Andrew Ennis, the Cathedral’s organist and musical director, hopes it continues to do so for another 140 years, and more. “It’s a gem in the city of Camden,” he said, adding that the instrument brings listeners “into a sonically spiritual experience.”On March 30, an audience that included Bishop Joseph A.
Journalist, local parishioner pens book on Hawks’ soaring season

3 weeks ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

As the madness of March’s NCAA tournament rolls on, a new book looks back to when a talented and determined basketball squad on Hawk Hill reached unimaginable heights. “A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks,” by longtime area sports journalist Aaron Bracy, chronicles the talented and determined cast from “the little school that’s beating everyone,” as Sports Illustrated put it at the time.
Legion of Mary marks 70 years

3 weeks ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

MILLVILLE – At 15, Vincent Sparks is one of the youngest Legion of Mary members in the Diocese of Camden. Part of the junior praesidium from Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Carneys Point, he has been part of the organization since he was 8. “I find it important to honor Mary and do her works,” said Sparks, who with his fellow junior legionaries, makes scapulars and rosaries that are distributed to local parishes.
PVI students support each other through OCIA program

1 month ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

Editor’s Note: The Catholic Star Herald is following some of the faith journeys of those preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19. HADDONFIELD – Nicolas Stewart is on his way to entering fully into the Catholic Church, and he’s been inviting others along on the journey. Last October, Stewart, a sophomore at Paul VI High School, asked fellow classmate Fabian Brown to a Sunday Mass. “And I’ve been going ever since,” said Brown, who is also a sophomore.
La Misa celebra el ministerio episcopal del Obispo Sullivan

1 month ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

“Fue un viento favorable el que me trajo hasta aquí”. Haciéndose eco de las palabras del poeta irlandés Seamus Heaney, el Obispo Dennis J. Sullivan alcanzó un tono lírico y emotivo esta tarde durante la Misa de Acción de Gracias que celebra su ministerio episcopal en la Diócesis de Camden.
El Obispo Williams celebra su primera Misa como noveno pastor de Camden

1 month ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

CAMDEN – En su primera Misa como noveno obispo de Camden, en la fiesta de San Patricio, el Obispo Joseph A. Williams hizo un llamamiento a todos para emular al santo patrón de la Isla Esmeralda, y llevar el “fuego de la evangelización”.