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Beyond The Beacon — 110 episodes

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This special program equips parishioners to become better evangelists

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John Fanta: Sports broadcaster, storyteller and man of faith

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The best call of his life: How this former NBA referee rediscovered his faith and became a deacon

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A new religious community is inspiring students in Paterson

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How to accompany people with a mental health illness

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Priest, beggar, hero: Inside the world of Father Al and the Sisters of Mary

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Faith in action: How the Interfaith Food Pantry serves the community

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A shepherd’s approach to a new year with Bishop Kevin Sweeney

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Two sisters and a lifetime of social justice advocacy

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The future is now: Inspiring interviews from our diocesan youth conference

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Living out your Catholic faith: Perspectives from 3 dedicated Knights

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How your gift powers hope across the three counties of the diocese

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Youth ministry's impact: How it forms a strong Catholic faith

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From fear to faith: A couple's powerful story of hope in the face of childhood cancer

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How to use social media as a positive Catholic influence in the world today

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A high school president shares lessons from year 1

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What it's like to love and accompany homeless, pregnant women

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Bishop Kevin shares how to deepen your spiritual life with a jubilee pilgrimage and more!

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Get to know our new Respect Life Coordinator

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Impact of faith on students inspires new school president

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Clergy abuse survivor shares his powerful story of hope, healing

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How a men's retreat could result in a lifelong breakthrough

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Mission priest shares his love for serving in Alaska

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Habemus Papam: Bishop Kevin discusses our new Pope: Leo XIV

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We reflect on Pope Francis and look to the conclave

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University students, president share perspective on growing as people

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The interesting life at an all-girls Catholic high school

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Bishop Kevin answers your new email and social media questions

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What it's like to be young and Catholic now

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Opportunities for God's grace in the season of Lent

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How three people responded to their call to religious life

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How this close-knit Catholic school community thrives now

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March For Life: The powerful movement continues after 52 years

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How to get involved in the Jubilee of 2025

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How can the Church best involve young people in their faith communities?

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Reworking the way we share the stories of our faith

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On the ground, how the synod is breathing new life into the Catholic Church

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Cómo una universidad empodera e inspira a los estudiantes latinoamericanos

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How one university empowers and inspires Latin American students

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Learn how giving impacts our communities in a special way

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How to make a difference now as a Catholic in the public square

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A special live audience interview with Bishop Kevin and Jesuitical

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The unique role of deacons in our faith life

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Join: The March For Life is coming to NJ

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Catholic higher education in the mainstream secular world

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Sacerdote regresa a Cuba para un año de misión

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Priest returns to Cuba for a special mission year

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Exploring the diocesan archives for the first time

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The National Eucharistic Congress has concluded. Now what?

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What are the old and new ways Franciscans pass on the faith?

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Future priests discover their unique call at Quo Vadis retreat

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Addiction stole his big league career but sobriety gave him a new life

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58: 'Hollywood priest' ministers to the stars and makes films

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57: A lifetime of saving babies and caring for mothers

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56: Vibrant college for religious sisters transforms the world

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55: Military chaplains explain the special significance of Memorial Day

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54: How students connect faith and technology in high school

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53: Miracles in Lourdes: love and healing to the sick

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52: The Catholic annulment: when love isn't happily ever after

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51: Bishop Kevin responds to new email and social media comments

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50: The beautiful gift of faith-filled friendships

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49: Now we journey with Jesus during Holy Week

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48: Sisterhood ministry brings love and hope to women after miscarriage

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47: A beautiful faith breakthrough for a teen and his dad

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46: How church history inspires our faith now

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45: New synod listening sessions welcome everyone to the conversation!

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44: Confession. What's the big deal? Do I really need to go?

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43: Love beyond words. What a Christian marriage really looks like

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42: The Eucharist's impact on the spiritual life of young adults

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41: Jerry Jenkins had wild success in the '90s. Now it's happening again with his son & The Chosen

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40: A vocation discernment retreat can offer the way forward

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39: Learning how to navigate social media with two students...and a teacher

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38: Love your animals and your neighbors, too

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37: Some great reasons to go to the National Eucharistic Congress

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36: How music ministers draw us closer to the Lord

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35: Hispanic Catholics and the joy in our faith

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34: Powerhouse fundraiser and Catholic school principal join the bishop

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33: Bishop Kevin Sweeney talks gratitude, meeting with the U.S. bishops, NCYC, more

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32: Seminarian, priest, and bishop talk vocations

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31: Election Day and faithful citizenship with Jim King

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30: 2 lay women discuss being ‘Mary’s Hands’ to those in need

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29: Talking family life with Eniola Honsberger

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28: What is synodality? With Father Manning and Msgr. Kupke

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27: The impact of giving with Tim Potter

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26: Witness for life with Br. Joachim Joseph, C.F.R., and Solanyi Rodriguez

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25: Our role in addiction recovery: Keaton Douglas & iTHIRST

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24: School can be fun. Pastor and principal of Assumption School in Morristown

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23: Father Ed Reading on addiction, recovery, and spirituality

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22: Brilla School, the Cathedral, and the 'Block of Mercy' in downtown Paterson

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21: We are pilgrim people. An interview about our upcoming Marian pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.

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20: On a mission! We hear from one of our parishes about service in Appalachia

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19: Back from World Youth Day. Now what? With Crystal Guerrero

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18: Bishop Sweeney calls in from Lisbon, Portugal during World Youth Day 2023

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17: An interview with missionary priest Father Joseph Healey, M.M.

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16: Coffee with Kupke podcast

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15: Remote episode at Quo Vadis discernment retreat at Camp Shiloh; interviews galore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5: MLK and U2, Chrism Mass and community, Holy Week

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4: Catholic Charities’ Scott Milliken on service

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

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

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