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
Gabriela Marigliano, PA, in coordination with VITALity, will be traveling to parishes to introduce couples to the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carol Antonelli participates in a Zoom meeting sponsored by the Renaissance Senior Ministry out of Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Gibbsboro. The first meeting...Read More
By Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Our lives have been affected in so many ways by this coronavirus pandemic. Following public policy towards mitigation of this dreaded...Read More
By Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Our lives have been affected in so many ways by this coronavirus pandemic. Following public policy towards mitigation of this dreaded...Read More
In order to comply with the most recent restrictions on gatherings, the Way of St. James Pilgrimage Walk scheduled for April 25th, in Ventnor, is...Read More
In the midst of this Coronavirus crisis, know that our Diocese of Camden VITALity Catholic Healthcare Care Coordinators continue to serve our seniors and persons...Read More
In response to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to limit much of the activity in our state, I have made the following decisions related...Read More
Over 120 Stephen Ministers attended the Annual VITALity Mass of Recognition and Recollection for Stephen Ministry from throughout the diocese, held on Saturday, February 29th...Read More
With federal health officials issuing a warning this week about the potential spread of the coronavirus in the United States, and news coming in from...Read More
By Junno Arocho Esteves • Catholic News Service • Posted December 3, 2019 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The dignity and rights of people with disabilities...Read More
On Sunday, November 10th, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Diocese of Camden, celebrated a Mass of Hope, Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those undergoing treatment...Read More
On Saturday, November 3rd, St. Peter’s Senior Ministry hosted its first Senior Stroll at the Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ. It was a crisp, beautiful,...Read More
The 20th annual White Mass and Saint Luke Awards Reception took place this past Sunday, Oct. 20, at Saint Luke Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe...Read More
On Sunday, Sept. 15, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services celebrated its third Annual Centenarian/Nonagenarian Mass at Annunciation Church, Saint Joachim Parish, in Bellmawr. All members of...Read More
May 9, 2019, St. Simon Stock Parish, Berlin welcomed parishioners and local community members to the grand opening of their new senior adult ministry. The...Read More
On May 8, 2019, our Parish Nurse ministry held its annual retreat day for our parish nurses and health ministry members at Discovery Ministries in...Read More
In recognition of National Nurses Week, the Diocese’s podcast, Talking Catholic interviewed two of VITALity’s dedicated nurses. Nicole Keefer, RN, our Director of Parish Nursing and Rosemary...Read More
On Saturday, April 27th, pilgrims from throughout the Diocese of Camden came together for a day of prayer, fitness and fellowship following the tradition of...Read More
Written by Kate Slosar My dear friends, we currently are celebrating Deaf History Month in our communities across America and the world. National Association for...Read More
During the weekend masses on November 17th and 18th, thirteen volunteer ministers of Our Journey of Hope were commissioned at Holy Family Parish in Sewell....Read More
On Sunday November 4th, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services of the Diocese of Camden sponsored a Mass of Hope, Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those persons currently...Read More
Roberta “Bobbie” Bradley, R.N., left, and Elizabeth Crowley, M.D. were the recipients of the Saint Luke Awards presented by the Southern New Jersey Guild of...Read More
Language as a communication barrier is often cited as one of the most troubling issues one can face when encountering the healthcare system in this...Read More
Father Hugh Bradley poses with Angie, (age 88), and Andy Corigliano, (age 92), of Holy Angels Parish, Woodbury, at the reception following the Mass for...Read More
Hopefully your summer months are providing you with more time outdoors and occasions spent with family and friends who also find more leisure time to...Read More
By Father Sanjai Devis with Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Along with the two celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, who took their own lives, I was...Read More
Dr. Imran Shariff of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia, addresses the Leadership Training program participants of “Our Journey of Hope” at Christ...Read More
Saturday, April 28, was a perfect sunny day for those walking from Saint James Church of Holy Trinity Parish in Ventnor, to Blessed Sacrament Church...Read More
In recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month, a Diocesan Mass of Inclusion for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum was celebrated April...Read More
On Sunday, April 8th, the South Jersey Catholic Medical Association of the Diocese of Camden held its Annual Mass and Communion Breakfast at the Chapel...Read More
As we complete our 2nd year of operation, we at VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services are happy to share with you this Annual Report for 2017. ...Read More
On Saturday, February 10th, Vitality Catholic Healthcare Services hosted a day of reflection and refresh-ment for caregivers in the Diocese of Camden. Gathering at the Catholic...Read More
Family and friend caregivers are the backbone of the healthcare system that often go unrecognized in a society that focuses so much on the provision...Read More
On January 11, 2018, St. Peter Senior Ministry, Merchantville celebrated its 7th year as a fruitful ministry welcoming 275 members since 2011. The anniversary...Read More
In the Diocese of Camden, each and every day of the year, Catholic Chaplains, Associate Chaplains, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit Catholics who...Read More
On Sunday October 22nd, Bishop Sullivan was the main celebrant and homilist for the White Mass for Physicians, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals of the Camden...Read More
October is “Respect Life Month” in the Church. And although our thoughts, words and actions are so often immediately drawn to the issue of protection...Read More
On Sunday, September 24th, at the Middlesex County Fair Grounds in East Brunswick, the Deaf Community gathered to celebrate “Deaf Awareness Week”. It was a...Read More
On Sunday September 10th, we as a nation celebrate “Grandparents Day”. This is a special day to recognize the life giving contributions that grandparents make...Read More
For the past 17 years Sister Mary Frances Kyle has been a Chaplain at Atlanticare Medical Center in Galloway Township and in Atlantic City, and Bacharach Institute...Read More
Day Centers Combat Social Isolation Among Seniors As well noted in most health and wellness literature on aging, withdrawal into social isolation happens very frequently...Read More
VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services hosted Centenarians, their families, friends and caregivers at a Special Mass to celebrate those who have reached the Milestone of Life...Read More
