Peter G. Sánchez

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

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Spring Sprint underway to help students attend Catholic school

6 days ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

The South Jersey Scholarship Fund has kicked off its annual campaign to help children pursue a Catholic education in the Diocese of Camden. The Spring Sprint for Scholarships, which runs from May 1 to June 30, aims to raise $100,00 to help families who want their children to learn in an environment that combines a quality education with the Catholic faith.
New Jerseyans urged to support school choice bill

6 days ago | catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez

Recognizing the rights of parents to choose the best education for their children, the New Jersey Catholic Conference is asking New Jersey residents to urge their state elected officials to support including the Educational Choice for Children Act in the Federal Budget Reconciliation Package currently being considered.
Choose the pope the world needs, dean urges cardinals before conclave

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

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY (CNS) — At Mass before the conclave that will elect the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the church and all of humanity need “at this difficult and complex and tormented” turning point in history.
Nickolas Naticchione to be ordained to diaconate May 10

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

All are invited May 10 to the transitional diaconate Mass of Ordination for seminarian Nickolas Naticchione. Bishop Joseph A. Williams will celebrate the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Saint James Church, Holy Trinity Parish, 6415 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. The celebration will be livestreamed on all diocesan social media channels, as well as at catholicstarherald.org, and youtube.com/camdendiocese.
Way of Saint James walk set for April 26 in Ventnor

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

Stretching nearly 500 miles across Europe, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela – the Way of Saint James – has been a profound spiritual journey for pilgrims since the ninth century. On April 26, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services Diocese of Camden hopes to provide a similar – and much shorter – experience closer to home. In its seventh year, VITALity’s “Way of Saint James on the Road to Life” begins with prayer at 9 a.m. at Saint James Church, Holy Trinity Parish, Ventnor.
At Chrism Mass, Bishop Williams calls for renewal of hope

1 month 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 month 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 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. 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.