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Council of Parishes of Southern New Jersey

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The Council of Parishes of Southern New Jersey was formed in May 2008 after Bishop Galante unveiled his plan to cut nearly in half the number of parishes in the Diocese of Camden. Many of the churches Galante seeks to close are historic in nature and therefore small. Since Galante prefers megachurches and desires to rid the diocese of its rich Catholic history and culture, the Council naturally opposes the unnecessary and harmful merger of our parishes and closure of our churches. The Council currently represents parishes in nearly all of the merger groups throughout the Diocese of Camden.

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Thomas Mazzola

Bob Walsh Has surgery

We ask that you keep Bob Walsh in you prayers. He had Surgery to remove his esophagus that was cancerous. He is in Jefferson Hospital. As I hear more I will keep you posted

Posted by Thomas Mazzola on June 4, 2009 at 1:05pm — 6 Comments

Kevin Kelton

Warning about "Worship Sites"

Bishop Joseph Galante, and many of the conveners and pastors of the Diocese of Camden are making promises to unsuspecting parishioners about keeping their churches open after a merger takes place as a "worship site." This simply is unrealistic. It is a tool used by the diocese to disarm any parishioner resistance to a church merger. The day after the merger takes place, or any time thereafter, the new pastor, under a directive from the bishop has the authority to close and sell off any church or… Continue

Posted by Kevin Kelton on March 22, 2009 at 10:43pm

Byrnes

A Parish should be Holy

it will be vibrant because of God, Our Blessed Mother and the holy Spirit.

Posted by Byrnes on March 17, 2009 at 4:43pm — 2 Comments

Patrick W. Conahey, Sr.

Mansion for the Nuns

Not a bad layout for five sisters. It is only four times the size of the house that I live in raising my three daughters on my own. That gives each nun almost as much space as I have total for the four of us! Just more of an example of a Bishop out of control. And he should not talk about Priests retiring without replacements. What about the Priests that he chases out because they "Do not fit in with the Priesthood of this diocese."??? Father Michael Spagnolo from St Teresa of Avila Church in Br… Continue

Posted by Patrick W. Conahey, Sr. on March 17, 2009 at 8:16am

Martin Kelley

Doublespeak South Jersey

St Nicholas in Egg Harbor City is the latest to say no to the bishop but the public relations double-speak continues on:

"The feelings of loss when there is a change like this really are natural and are to be expected," [diocese spokesman Andrew] Walton said. "And yet, the bishop announced retentions for the reconfiguration because he felt it was necessary at this time, that it was necessary if the church is to experience gr… Continue

Posted by Martin Kelley on February 11, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Leah Vassallo

More Updates - This Time Available to All

Now the Council of Parishes Resources tab mentioned in the prior blog post is available for everyone to view. I had it configured incorrectly - oops! Also private Groups may now be set up to facilitate public or private (depending on who you allow to access) communications within parish level groups or other sub-groups of the Council of Parishes.

Posted by Leah Vassallo on January 27, 2009 at 11:00am

Leah Vassallo

Updates to Website

Our website has recently been updated with two new features. First, information on how to oppose your parish merger, along with sample letters and appeals, are available under the Resources tab. You can consider it our little "Anti-Merger Manual." This section will be expanded as time permits.

Second, there is a new tab for Videos, where you can see the latest videos related to church closings, including last night's ABC News coverage of the Boston vigils, now well into their fourth year.

Posted by Leah Vassallo on January 27, 2009 at 4:43am

Patrick W. Conahey, Sr.

Bishop Comes to Bridgeton

I just left church. The Bishop and Father Terri were there to present their horse and pony explaination about the destruction of the Catholic family in the Greater Bridgeton Area; including Immaculate Conception and St Teresa in Bridgeton, St Mary's in Rosenhayne and St Michaels in Cedarville, as well as Port Norris. I could not last until the end. To sit in front of the people of faith and lie with a smirk on his face, while saying that he would "swear on the bible" (a term I never heard a Prie… Continue

Posted by Patrick W. Conahey, Sr. on January 15, 2009 at 9:14pm — 3 Comments

Stephen C. Antalics

Do Not Relent

I cannot tell you the pain and suffering that comes from having your last Mass and carry out the Slovenian flag and watch the church being locked. For that reason I urge you to fight with all that is available to you. Do not allow yourself to suffer what we are. To be baptized, then confirmed, educated in the school, be an altar boy, and have a 1915 photo of your father standing up on the scaffolding with the church 35% completed, to have your mother, father, brother and sister buried from that… Continue

Posted by Stephen C. Antalics on December 9, 2008 at 12:56pm — 1 Comment

Leah Vassallo

Schedule a Council of Parishes Meeting

First, I apologize for not having spent much time updating this website. We have been very busy with many activities - everything from picketing the Bishop to reviewing strategies going forward. One of the things we have spent a lot of time doing lately, with very good results, is meeting with groups from parishes that would like to get organized to oppose the merger of their parish. We have met recently with groups from St. Jude (Blackwood), St. Anthony (Waterford), St. Peter (Pleasantville), S… Continue

Posted by Leah Vassallo on December 5, 2008 at 10:08am

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Dominicans Concerned for Community in Iraq [2010-03-11]

Pope Sends Condolences for Sheikh Tantawy [2010-03-11]

2 Auxiliaries Named for Dallas [2010-03-11]

The Reasons for G.K. Chesterton's Conversion [2010-03-11]

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Pope Urges Youth Toward Lenten Conversion [2010-03-10]

Benedict XVI Encourages Generosity for Turkey [2010-03-10]

Church Will Be Ever New, Says Pope [2010-03-10]

On St. Bonaventure's Concept of History [2010-03-10]

Bishop Affirms Role of Chilean Women [2010-03-10]

Irish Bishops Welcome Vatican Statement on Abuse [2010-03-10]

Cardinal Congratulates Catholic Gold Medal Skater [2010-03-10]

Muslim Magazine Apologizes for Offending Catholics [2010-03-10]

Benedict XVI Blesses St. Benedict Torch [2010-03-10]

3 Indian Bishops Arrested [2010-03-10]

Cardinal Levada Explains Ecumenism [2010-03-09]

 
 

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The Council of Parishes of Southern NJ formed in May 08 in opposition to the elimination of half the churches in the Diocese of Camden.

About Membership on this site

Councilofparishes.net membership is for those who support keeping parishes in South Jersey open. This is not a site intended solely for "dialog," but for building up the movement, for providing support, and for networking. Those who oppose the campaign are not welcome here and will be immediately removed.

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Byrnes added a blog post
We just came back from Ireland. Sexual abuse by clergy is a hot topic. However, the bad clergy is going to jail while bishops and cardinals are voluntarily resigning. Also, they are closing down parishes. Catholic education is tuition free. I think…
March 1
Boracabam is now a member of Council of Parishes NJ
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February 28
Joan is now a member of Council of Parishes NJ
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February 19
Byrnes added 2 blog posts
February 16
Kathleen Hanlon commented on michael smith's blog post 'Need to show Rev. Galante to the door'
I read the Traditio website article. The one thing that was incorrect was when the writer stated that SVP was closed. SVP has not been closed yet and it has not yet been merged with St. Al's Parish. However, the merger process has begun because SVP…
February 13
Byrnes added a blog post
Per the American Society for the defense of Tradition, family and property www.TFP.org are being charged by Father Jenkins for protesting Obama during his appearance at Notre Dame. I keep asking my self why would Rome move Pro-life bishop from Indi…
February 13
Byrnes commented on michael smith's blog post 'Need to show Rev. Galante to the door'
Kathleen, thanks for letting me know about FR. Marucci. I found out about the St. Vincent Pallotti from a traditional Catholic from Philadelphia. Who received the informtion from a Tradional Catholic website in California. What is going on with coun…
February 13
Kathleen Hanlon commented on michael smith's blog post 'Need to show Rev. Galante to the door'
St. Vincent Pallotti Church lost their first appeal to the Vatican and are asking a higher Vatican group to review the decision. However, SVP is also taking their battle to civil court: http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100128/NEWS01/12803…
February 12
Byrnes commented on michael smith's blog post 'Need to show Rev. Galante to the door'
Down in DC for March of life, I spoke to many Catholics about abortion and the "abortion" of Parish life nd several Catholics from NY were excited to inform my husband and I that they got rid of their archbishop and got archbishop Dolan who will not…
February 11
michael smith added a blog post
Is it just me? This bishop owns the title of being the absolute worst bishop in the history of the Camden Diocese. What this priest has done to many priests; closing schools; merging parishes; and closing parishes is a total disgrace and slap in the…
February 10
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February 10
michael smith is now a member of Council of Parishes NJ
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February 10

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