On the evening of Nov. 29, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services Diocese of Camden held a healing Mass of Hope, Thanksgiving and Remembrance for cancer patients,...Read More
"I've always practiced...with faith. I'm blessed to be a physician and a deacon." - Dr. John Bertagnolli Jr, DO, 2023 St. Luke award recipient.Read More
Dr. John F. Bertagnolli Jr., D.O. remembers the life-changing moment when he fully realized his calling not only as a physician, but to the diaconate...Read More
Protecting our vision begins with keeping our vision healthy. In the same way we see our primary care providers and specialists to ensure our bodies...Read More
Did you know that Osteoporosis is responsible for over a million broken bones every year? Get to know your bones in this month's Health Notes.Read More
Gabriela Marigliano, PA, in coordination with VITALity, will be traveling to parishes to introduce couples to the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.Read More
It's National Nutrition Month and we are focusing on how food impacts our body and lives. Recipes and other helpful resources are waiting for you.Read More
Stephen Ministers pledge to remain steadfast in their mission to walk with others through listening, prayer and offering emotional and spiritual support.Read More
World Cancer Day, which takes place every February 4, is an international initiative with the goal to raise awareness about detection, prevention, and treatment with...Read More
With many people setting goals in health and wellness, it is appropriate that January is National Staying Healthy Month for the mind, body and soul.Read More
“This has been quite a journey,” Rosemary Kates, St. Damien's parish nursing ministry coordinator, says. “Josuè is like family to all of us now.”Read More
Family gatherings, unrealistic expectations, and loss can bring feelings of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. Here are some tips to help you handle those holiday blues.Read More
By Staff Reports – November 27, 2022 – Catholic Star Herald (photos by Rich Hundley III) Nearly five dozen faithful gathered November 18 for the annual...Read More
Protect Your Joy! Each November, we take time to celebrate and honor the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones during National...Read More
On October 23, we celebrated all doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and a particular doctor and defender of the faith, Dr. Louis Love Keeler, Jr.Read More
Physical therapy can improve overall health since the exercises and motions are geared towards building strength, improving balance and steadiness, and reducing pain.Read More
September 15, 2022 – Catholic Star Herald During a Mass Sept. 11 celebrating those 90-plus and 100-plus years of age, Msgr. James Tracy, above, likened...Read More
Seniors deserve attention of the Church. A Message from Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan as the global Church celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the ElderlyRead More
by Mimi Schaible, Special Contributor – July 14, 2022 – Catholic Star Herald Rosemary Love, RN Care Coordinator with VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, discusses home...Read More
By Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer – June 30, 2022 – Catholic Star Herald Sister Bianca Camilleri, FMIHM, founder of the Pen Pal Club at Saint...Read More
By Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer – June 30, 2022 – Catholic Star Herald Sister Bianca Camilleri, FMIHM, founder of the Pen Pal Club at Saint...Read More
Summer creates great opportunities for getting outside and having fun! Barbeques, beach trips and picnics are all social events we can enjoy outdoors that also provide...Read More
IN THIS EDITION OF LIFE TO THE FULLEST – Party and Rejoice in Our Ministry – Senior PROM;May is Osteoporosis Month; andJune is Men’s Health...Read More
This month we raise awareness about Alzheimer's and other forms of dementias and discuss healthy habits to potentially lower your risks of impaired cognitive function.Read More
April is the month we bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the importance of welcoming everyone in the celebration of our faith.Read More
Happy January! The New Year brings colder weather here in our area. Colder weather can present unique challenges particularly as we age. This month we...Read More
IN THIS EDITION OF LIFE TO THE FULLEST – Positive heart health benefits of having close loving relationships with your friends and family;Staying connected;Learning more...Read More
Many of you know of someone who has diabetes or you may have diabetes yourself. However, do you really understand what diabetes is? Diabetes, or...Read More
Father Sanjai Devis, V.C., left, and Deacon Gerard Jablonowski of the Diocese’s VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services stand with Saint Luke Award for Excellence recipients, from...Read More
The Prime Timers of Incarnation Parish celebrated in grand style and enjoyed a Halloween party complete with costumes, goodies, bingo and a costume contest. There...Read More
On Sunday, Sept. 26th, St. Peter’s Parish seniors joined together in the church hall for the first time since their Parish Senior Day Center closed...Read More
With the summer officially over, St. Simon Stock’s Senior Ministry is now back to their regular schedule of meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30...Read More
Many know the importance of keeping our heart healthy and blood pressure within normal range. These are both very important especially when we discuss stroke...Read More
The Senior Prime Timers of Incarnation Parish attended the Annual Senior Citizen Picnic at Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park, on September 21st. A...Read More
IN THIS EDITION OF LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Seniors continued vocation to pass on the fullness of the faith to the next generation;Upcoming events for...Read More
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. During this month we focus on the importance of all vaccines, not just the ones we currently hear about...Read More
July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month and while we are outside enjoying those warm summer rays, let’s talk this month about sun safety. Skin...Read More
When it comes to faith, “You can do more by example,” says Betsy DuVernois, 86, of Christ the King Parish, Haddonfield, forefront. Sunday, July 25,...Read More
Over the past year terms such as social distancing, masks and staying safe have been ingrained in our minds. Whether we agreed with following these...Read More
This episode topic is one few people instinctively want to consider, however, it’s one that every person should really take the time to research and...Read More
Heart health is essential to every individual’s overall health and wellness. It is for this reason that we spread awareness to heart health twice a...Read More
Each year during the month of April campaigns bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Autism Awareness Month” has recently shifted to “Autism Acceptance Month”...Read More
VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services recognizes the value of keeping up with important health topics and hosted a webinar on the topic of cancer via Zoom...Read More
This month we are expanding our health notes conversation to include health topics outside of the current pandemic. We spoke briefly in the fall about...Read More
On Wednesday, February 24th, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services celebrated a special Mass for its Life to the Fullest members and clients who have been lost...Read More
How to Sign Up For a COVID-19 Vaccine in New Jersey February is famously known in the world of medicine as American Heart Month. Throughout...Read More
On Thursday, February 11, Bishop Sullivan celebrated Mass on #WorldDayoftheSick and the Feast Day of #OurLadyOfLourdes, at Virtua Health‘s Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital chapel...Read More
Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrates Mass on World Day of the Sick at Virtua’s Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital chapel in Camden. World Day of the...Read More
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord is a celebration of great theological significance, yet filled with wonderful tradition and imagery. We all well...Read More
On Wednesday, November 18th, VITAlity hosted its third in its “Life to the Fullest” series of webinars, “Hopeful & Healthy Holidays”. With the Coronavirus affecting...Read More
By Peter G. Sánchez Barbara Gallagher has passionately served the parish community at Woodbury’s Holy Angels Parish for the past three years as one of its...Read More
Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States observes “Respect Life Month”. In this effort, we are asked to reflect more deeply on the...Read More
Last November our Health Notes contained the key points about hospice and palliative care and were presented as a brief overview with explanation of major...Read More
VITALity hosted its second webinar in its Life to the Fullest series on Wednesday, October 21. The topic was “Life is not all about COVID-19!”...Read More
This month we are talking about a very important topic that has been dominating the news recently. The topic is mental health. While we hear...Read More
Father Sanjai Devis, VITALity’s Director of Stephen Ministry and Hospital Chaplaincy connects with seniors through a webinar presentation on “Coping through COVID-19.” Recently, VITALity Catholic...Read More
This month we are shedding light on Healthy Aging Awareness Month and what healthy aging is. Healthy Aging is the process of developing and maintaining...Read More
By Peter G. Sánchez and Carl Peters Eleven members of Vineland’s Divine Mercy Parish were commissioned as Stephen Ministers at their church on Aug. 23,...Read More
