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5 days ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez
Readers who have picked up the Catholic Star Herald in the last six months have likely noticed the powerful images of newborn babies, or newborns and their parents, with accompanying messages. “Love them both.”“Protect them both.”“Cherish children”“Cherish family.”“Spread the culture of life: If not us, who?
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6 days ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez
CHERRY HILL – The election of Pope Leo XIV has shed light on the mission of his namesake predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, a champion of workers’ rights and social issues during the 19th century pontificate.
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1 week ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez
During the Easter Vigil at All Saints Church in Millville, Erin Peterzak officially joined the ranks of the Catholic Church, receiving the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Nerves? Yes. Fear and doubt? “Not at all,” she recalled recently. “This was where God had brought me to.
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1 week ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Michael M. Canaris
We now know that the last encyclical of Pope Francis’ life is “Dilexit Nos,” his extended reflection on the human and divine love of the Savior.
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1 week ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Jennifer Mauro
BRIDGETON – The community of Holy Cross Parish came together May 26 at Saint Mary’s Cemetery to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military – both during war and peacetime.
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1 week ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Mark Zimmaro
Cade Vogdes could have just coasted off into the sunset without ever getting his hands dirty. But when Wildwood Catholic Academy decided it wanted to reignite its high school baseball program last season, Vogdes helped answer the call. A swimmer and a lifeguard, Vogdes got sized up for baseball cleats – after not playing the sport for a few years – and stepped behind the plate. The Crusaders needed a catcher badly, and Vogdes obliged.
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1 week ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez
For almost five decades, Anna Summers has been a familiar, composed and compassionate presence for laity and clergy in the Diocese of Camden. As the current secretary to the vicar general and chancellor looks to retire May 30, she reflects on her career and a lifetime of faith, family and service. “Every day, I’ve offered it all up to the Lord and asked Him to help me do something good,” Summers said.
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2 weeks ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Mark Zimmaro
A rather large section of the Chambers’ household is dedicated to catcher’s mitts, chest protectors and leg guards. It didn’t happen on purpose, but all three Chambers children play catcher for their respective teams. Morgan Chambers is a senior at Paul VI High School and has been the Eagles’ steady softball star behind the dish for the past four years.
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2 weeks ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez
CLAYTON – During Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School’s first Pen Pal Luncheon without its founder – Sister Bianca Camilleri, FMIHM – 94-year-old Theresa Kalapos reflected upon the impact the initiative has had on her life. “Sister Bianca did a good thing, starting this program,” Kalapos said, glancing over at her pen pal, eighth-grader Giavanna Watts. “Giavanna’s brought me a lot of joy,” she continued.
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2 weeks ago | 
catholicstarherald.org | Peter G. Sánchez
GLASSBORO – Los fieles católicos del sur de Nueva Jersey dieron la bienvenida a dos nuevos pastores el 17 de mayo, ya que el Rev. Sr. Timothy Stephen Mulranen y el Rev. Sr. Thomas Kristopher Piro fueron ordenados sacerdotes para la Diócesis de Camden. “Este es el día que el Señor ha hecho; nos regocijamos y nos alegramos en él”, dijo el Obispo José A. Williams al comienzo de la Misa de Ordenación celebrada en la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Parroquia de María Madre de Misericordia.