Catholic Star Herald

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Bishop Joseph Williams called 14 men to Holy Orders to the Permanent this evening at the Bishop’s residence in Woodbury.

Quoting from the Gospel of Luke, Bishop Williams said, “‘The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.’ This is a bright spot when we speak about the laborers [because] in South Jersey, 14 men are being called tonight to be diaconal laborers. The bishop always has a special place in his heart for the deacon, so it's a privilege for me that I can celebrate this evening.”

The Mass celebrating the Ordination to the Diaconate will be held Oct. 4 at Saint Agnes Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish, in Blackwood.

Check out the photo gallery at: https://catholicstarherald82.pixieset.com/calledtoholyorderstothepermanentdiaconate/

Look for the full story in an upcoming issue of the Catholic Star Herald, as well as online.

09/09/2025

“Seek God in all things and we shall find God by our side."

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09/08/2025

Sister Mary Ann Nowicka, 90, who spent more than 70 years as a dedicated The Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, including ministry in the Diocese of Camden in schools and nursing homes, died Sept. 7.

A viewing will take place from 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Chapel of Saint Joseph Senior Home in Woodbridge, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will take place at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Blackwood.

Read more at: https://catholicstarherald.org/sister-mary-ann-nowicka-lsic-dies-at-age-90/

09/08/2025

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 16 at Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City for the 21st Annual Catholic Charities of South Jersey's Dinner & Award Ceremony!

This special evening honors individuals whose extraordinary service reflects a deep commitment to social justice and care for the poor, while raising funds to support Catholic Charities’ mission across South Jersey, regardless of their faith.

Your generous support helps provide Food for those facing hunger, Addiction recovery & healing services, Resources for veterans, Homelessness prevention, Immigration services… and so much more for our neighbors in need!

All proceeds directly benefit the most vulnerable served by Catholic Charities of Southern New Jersey.

For tickets, or to make a donation, visit catholiccharitiessouthjersey.org/ccad



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09/08/2025

This week we spotlight a special presentation series hosted by Saint Joseph’s Polish Apostolate of the Diocese of Camden titled: “With God in Camden.”

The series explores the extraordinary life of Servant of God, Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.—a Pennsylvania-born Jesuit missionary who endured decades of imprisonment and hard labor in Soviet Russia for his Catholic faith. His remarkable story of survival and trust in God is told in his powerful memoir, With God in Russia, a modern spiritual classic that continues to inspire countless faithful today.

Joining Mike Walsh for this episode are Fr. Adam Cichoski, rector of the Cathedral Parish of the Immaculate Conception; Michael Matulewicz, organizer of the presentation series; and Sue Ann Leighty, grandniece of Fr. Ciszek and one of the featured presenters. Together, they discuss Fr. Ciszek’s witness of faith, the continuing cause for his canonization, and what participants can expect from this event.

The “With God in Camden” series begins September 15th both as a Zoom presentation and in person at Saint Joseph’s Church in Camden. Speakers include clergy, religious, scholars, and family members who will share insights into Fr. Ciszek’s enduring legacy.

To register and learn more, visit withgodincamden.info.

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https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/podcast/exploring-the-life-of-fr-walter-ciszek-s-j

09/07/2025

This morning, during Mass at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown, Fr. Sanjai Devis blessed parishioner Kimberly Pacis as she prepares to begin her journey into consecrated life with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. On Tuesday, Kim will enter her CFR postulancy, embarking on a profound path of prayer, service, and spiritual formation.

Read the full story at https://catholicstarherald.org/williamstown-parishioner-enters-franciscan-sisters-of-the-renewal-as-postulant/

See a full gallery of photos: https://catholicstarherald82.pixieset.com/ourladyofpeaceblessingforkimberlypaciscfrpostulant/

09/07/2025

Congratulations, Father Bertonazzi. A wonderful and joyful witness of faith!

09/07/2025

Saint Carlo Acutis and Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us!

We pray that their devotion to the Eucharist, their service to those in need, and their joyful witness, will continue to inspire people of all ages!

And may these new saints, including a millennial, continue to draw young people, and all, more deeply to Our Lord!

09/07/2025

Today, parishes across the Diocese of Camden will take up the annual special collection for The Catholic University of America.

The collection underwrites scholarships to financially assist CUA students pursuing an education in more than 50 disciplines. Last year, 77,884 was collected in the Diocese.

CUA is the only Catholic university sponsored by the U.S. bishops and chartered by the Vatican. It educates seminarians, religious, bishops and laity to advance the dialogue between faith and reason.

09/07/2025

Watch the Canonization Mass of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati from the Vatican!