Diocese Of Paterson

Beyond The Beacon

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Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J., as they discuss current events and topics relevant to the local Church in Paterson and the global Catholic Church. Bishop Sweeney answers questions from listeners, interviews guests, and shares reflections and insights helpful for all striving to live a life of faith, hope, and love.

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14: Bishop Sweeney on sitting with Bishop Barron at USCCB assembly, Yogi-isms, religious freedom, more 22.06.2023 48:33

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 14 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney discusses his experience at the USCCB bishops’ meeting in Orlando, Fla. and sitting next to Bishop Robert Barron. He also reflects on the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, religious freedom, and more. Agnish puts a question to Bishop Swe...

13: An interview with one of our new deacons and his wife 15.06.2023 41:31

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 13 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney invites Deacon John Robayo and his wife, Rose to the show. Deacon John is one of our 10 new deacons ordained this past Saturday by Bishop Sweeney. John and Rose discuss his journey to becoming a deacon and share some fun stories about thei...

12: Mary Baier on the joys and benefits of a Catholic School education 08.06.2023 37:27

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 12 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney invites Mary Baier to the show to discuss Catholic School education. Baier is the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Paterson. She has been in the field for 34 years and lives and breathes Catholic School education. She and the...

11: Chris Brancato on feeding the hungry and the work of Catholic Charities 01.06.2023 40:52

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 11 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney invites Chris Brancato to the show to discuss the Catholic Charities Corpus Christi Food Drive, feeding the hungry, and more. Brancato handles fundraising and public relations for Catholic Charities and is celebrating his 20th year with th...

10: Fr. Agustino Torres, C.F.R., on the Eucharist and youth ministry 25.05.2023 36:17

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 10 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney invites Father Agustino Torres, C.F.R., to the show this week to discuss his vocational calling, the Eucharist, and how ministering to the youth has changed. Father Agustino is an internationally renowned public speaker who hosts televisio...

9: Two Catholic moms discuss their journey of faith and motherhood 11.05.2023 37:24

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 9 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. In honor of Mother's Day, Bishop Sweeney invites Caitlin Ferrari and Eniola Honsberger to the show this week to discuss their journeys of faith and motherhood. Ferrari is the Communications and Information Coordinator of the Office of Evangelization,...

8: Solanyi Rodriguez on walking with moms in need and the gift of life 04.05.2023 48:25

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 8 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney invites Solanyi Rodriguez to the show this week to discuss her pro-life ministry. Rodriguez is a sidewalk counselor who advocates for life with women outside of abortion clinics and has helped save the lives of 12 babies. Rodriguez also disc...

7: An interview with two of our newest priests about vocations 27.04.2023 37:31

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 7 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. This week, Bishop Sweeney invites two of the newest priests of the diocese (ordination class of 2022) onto the show to discuss vocations: Father Jose Zuniga and Father Stephen Delia. April 30 is World Day of Prayer for Vocations, when special attention is...

6: Fr. Frank O'Grady on tearful meeting with President Biden in Ireland 20.04.2023 39:18

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 6 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. On this week’s episode, Bishop Sweeney calls Father Frank O’Grady in Ireland to discuss the priest’s surprise meeting with President Joe Biden at the Knock Shrine in Ireland. The tearful meeting made international headlines and thrust Father O’Grady, a ret...

5: MLK and U2, Chrism Mass and community, Holy Week 05.04.2023 33:14

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 5 of Beyond The Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney discusses Martin Luther King Jr. and U2's "Pride (In The Name of Love)." He also reflects on Holy Week and the Chrism Mass. He refers to parishes as the "heart of the Diocese" and explores the theme of community and...

4: Catholic Charities’ Scott Milliken on service 30.03.2023 31:24

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 4 of Beyond the Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. They welcome their first guest, Scott Milliken, the CEO of Catholic Charities for the diocese, for a discussion about service. Bishop Sweeney talks about the opening day of baseball and Anthony Volpe, the new starting shortstop for the Yankees who attended...

3: 'Run so as to win,' almsgiving, Catholic Charities, Catholic Schools 23.03.2023 31:44

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 3 of Beyond the Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney discusses St. Patrick's Day in New York City, his newspaper column titled, “Opening Day, March Madness and the Rites of Spring,” almsgiving, Catholic Charities, Catholic Schools, and more! He also takes a question from a listener and te...

2: Pope Francis, St. Patrick, Noche Blanca and Hispanic Ministry 16.03.2023 32:18

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 2 of Beyond the Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney discusses Pope Francis, St. Patrick, Noche Blanca, his NCAA picks, and more. He also takes a question from a listener regarding his St. Patrick's Day dispensation from meat. Be sure to like this episode, subscribe, and tune in next tim...

1: Lent, Latin Mass, Novus Ordo, Sports, St. Patrick's Day 12.03.2023 29:58

Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for the first episode of Beyond the Beacon, a podcast of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J. Bishop Sweeney discusses his latest newspaper column, Lent, and current events. Among the topics covered in this edition of Beyond the Beacon is the big state championship win of the Morris Catholic High School Girls basketball team. The two discus...