Beyond The Beacon
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 101 episodes
Beyond The Beacon
Latest Episodes
The future is now: Inspiring interviews from diocesan youth conference
Just back from the fall meeting of the United States' bishops, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney shares his perspective on participating in the issuance of a rare “special message” regarding the bishops' concern for the evolving situation affecting immig...
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Episode 101
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Living out your Catholic faith: Perspectives from 3 dedicated Knights
Join us for an inspired conversation as we delve into the heart of the Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization, through the lens of three dedicated Knights. They share their perspectives and experie...
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Episode 100
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How your gift powers hope across the three counties of the diocese
How can a food pantry in one of the most impoverished cities in New Jersey feed 22,000 people each month? What does it take to empower the staff and volunteers of a drug and alcohol treatment center that helps hundreds of people in recovery eve...
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Episode 99
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Youth ministry's impact: How it forms a strong Catholic faith
Is youth ministry just pizza and retreats? Think again. This week, we dive deep into the vital role Catholic youth ministry plays in forming lifelong faith. Featuring insightful interviews with seasoned youth ministers, we explore the powerful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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From fear to faith: A couple's powerful story of hope in the face of childhood cancer
When Lynn and Al Cappello learned their six-year-old son Dominic had cancer, their lives would never be the same. They bravely share the story of how Dominic's cancer diagnosis affected their family, faith, and marriage. Now cancer-free, Domini...
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Episode 97
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