February: A Month Short on Days, But Long on Celebrations February, even though the shortest month on the calendar, stands tall in the monthly line up of celebrations, honors and awareness raising. Along with February being Black History Month and Heart Health Awareness Month, the month also honors two great...
VITALity Brings Catholic Healthcare Support Services to South Jersey. As we complete our first year of service as VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, we are happy to share with you in this, our first Annual Report, the results of our efforts in bringing home and parish based healthcare services to our...
On Sunday, November 13th, the Ministry With the Deaf held their Thanksgiving Feast in McDaid Hall, at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Haddon Township. Guests were treated to turkey and a variety of home cooked dishes, along with a table full of cakes, pies and goodies. After dinner, for those who...
As we approach Christmas Day and the celebration of the birth of our Savior, I am happy to share with you a few thoughts as we also celebrate the first year of VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Diocese of Camden. Our hearts and minds are certainly fixed on the...
On Sunday, October 23rd, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, along with the South Jersey Catholic Medical Association, celebrated their annual White Mass for Healthcare Workers. The principal celebrant was Bishop Dennis Sullivan. Following the mass, the bishop was joined by Gerald Burke, president of the South Jersey Catholic Medical Association, to...
By Deacon Jerry Jablonowski, Executive Director VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services November is traditionally a month on the Catholic calendar to honor and pray for the dead. For all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. However, November is also the month that we pay special...
A Mass of Hope, Thanksgiving, and Remembrance for Those Affected by Cancer By: Deacon Jerry Jablonowski We know that the effects of cancer are far reaching. The individual with the diagnosis of the disease faces a tremendous battle and must call upon the support of many doctors, healthcare providers,...
Now one year after the event and people are apparently still feeling the spiritual effects of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. Certainly the enthusiasm of the local visit here in Philadelphia, the daily news coverage and the excitement of pope sightings and events has all but disappeared, yet...
Holy Family Celebrates a Special Centenarian Birthday By: Deacon Jerry Jablonowski On Sunday September 25th, the Church of the Holy Family in Sewell helped one of their most senior parishioners, Margaret D’Orio of Sicklerville, to celebrate her 105th Birthday. (Her actual special day is 9/26). The Pastor, Fr John...
On Saturday September 24, 2016 VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Diocese of Camden sponsored their first Healthy Aging & Wellness Fair held at Haven House in North Cape May. Over 100 Seniors from Haven House and the region attended a day filled with information on healthy lifestyles, hearing and...