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More Jersey boys: Trenton welcomes new deacons
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deacon greg kandra
And now, Trenton. The Diocese ordained a baker’s dozen o’ deacons last weekend. The Monitor, the diocesan paper, has a full report: Thirteen men were ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop John M. Smith in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, May 9. The new deacons are: John M. DeValue, Ascension Parish, Bradley…
Who is a real Catholic?
By
deacon greg kandra
That’s the question being asked by author, convert and FOB — Friend of the Bench — David Gibson in the Washington Post: All you need to know to diagnose the state of the Catholic Church in America today is that Pope Benedict XVI — who has a knack for ticking off Muslims and Jews —…
Quote of the day
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deacon greg kandra
“I believe it important to acknowledge the fine example you have given in your married life and in your love and devotion to your children. The ideal of stable family life has long been a focus of interest for the Catholic Church. This, together with your frequent call for personal responsibility, is a great contribution…
Jersey boys: Camden’s new deacons
By
deacon greg kandra
Happy news from south Jersey: last weekend, they added 10 more deacons to the roster. From the Catholic Star Herald in Camden: Bishop Joseph A. Galante ordained 10 men as deacons on Saturday morning, May 9, at Church of the Incarnation in Mantua. Eight men were ordained permanent deacons to serve in the Diocese of…
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