Joanna Vassallo's Page

Thanks to everyone who pitched in and helped out with the joint birthday party for Father and Leah! The turnout was overwhelming, and a lot of people pitched in to make the event fun for all. Thanks also to all who helped celebrate. (So many people came that we couldn't fit everyone inside!) I think the turnout showed Father & Leah the magnitude of our appreciation for all of the time, sacrifice, and hard work that they've put into the effort to save St. Mary's and all of the churches in ou… Continue

When the bishop first announced the mergers/closings in our diocese, I thought the term “worship site” was just another of Galante’s meaningless terms, like the fictional “Church of South Jersey.” In other words, I didn’t really think it meant anything of significance. I just thought he was again eschewing all things traditionally Catholic, proper terminology included. Since then, however, I’ve had the time to do some research and ask a lot of questions. Turns out, there is a very meaningful di… Continue