Seton Social Media – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

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Happy Anniversary Bishop Williams!Happy first anniversary to Bishop Joseph A. Williams on his appointment to the Diocese of Camden! Let us join together in prayer and thanksgiving for his ministry as our shepherd! ... See MoreSee Less

Bishop Williams announces priest assignments

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The official list of priest personnel changes.We will miss Father Nilsen and his excellent homilies!We warmly welcome Father Chris Bakey to our parish!Father Nilsen will be celebrating each Mass on the weekend of June 28-29 to properly say goodbye!May we continue to pray for all priests in our Diocese and for those discerning their vocation. 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less

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Bishop Joseph A. Williams announces the following priest personnel changes: Effective May 1, 2025 – Rev. Thomas A. Newton, is

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Thank you Father Perry for being one of our wonderful pastors! 🙏🕊️Thank you, Father Perry A. Cherubini, for your 40 years of dedicated priestly service! Ad Multos Annos!St. Joseph Parish Sea Isle City Diocese of Camden #2025Jubilarians ... See MoreSee Less

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Wow!𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗦' 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025, global interest in Catholicism surged, as evidenced by a 373% increase in Google searches for "how to become Catholic" between April 20 and April 26. This unprecedented spike coincided with his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, where he delivered a heartfelt blessing in St. Peter’s Square.Observers noted that, unlike typical increases in tourism or event inquiries following a major religious figure's passing, this surge reflected a genuine desire for spiritual conversion.Pope Francis's papacy was marked by humility, ecological advocacy, and a focus on mercy, which resonated with many, especially younger generations. His actions, such as personally paying hotel bills and washing the feet of refugees, exemplified his commitment to living out the Gospel. This authenticity may have contributed to a broader trend of increased religious engagement among Gen Z and young millennials, as highlighted in a report titled "The Quiet Revival." While some denominations have seen declines, Catholic participation among 18 to 34-year-olds has risen significantly in recent years.The period following Pope Francis's death also saw the College of Cardinals convening in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor, further drawing global attention to the Catholic Church. This moment of transition, coupled with the Pope's impactful legacy, appears to have inspired many to explore the Catholic faith more deeply.For many, the answer begins not in a cathedral, but in a search engine.Source: zenit.org/2025/05/13/how-to-become-a-catholic-google-reports-increase-in-searches-after-pope-fran...#SicutCervus #LongingForGod #Catholic #ChurchNews #JubileeYear2025 #PilgrimsOfHope #PopeFrancis #PopeLeoXIV ... See MoreSee Less

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THANK YOU!!Perfectly worded from Hospitality Committee volunteer, Lissa DaGrosa Neafsey:“On behalf of the Hospitality Group and our parish clergy, we would like to thank everyone for a successful bake sale. Especially grateful to all the wonderful people who volunteered to bake, thank you for participating every year, To all of the ladies who volunteered to work and sell all the wonderful goodies, we appreciate you. And to our wonderful Filipino community for treating us to your wonderful delicacies. We also appreciate all of our customers, we are successful because of your generosity. In loving memory of our past leader, Anna Mae Bensel for which we are honored to follow in her footsteps.” ... See MoreSee Less