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Coronavirus: Events Being Postponed or Cancelled at St. Damien Parish
In response to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, St. Damien Parish will be canceling certain events and large gatherings for the safety and well-being of our parishioners. This list will continue to update if/when new events are canceled. We apologize for any inconveniences these cancellations cause. Please note: all Mass times at our three churches will not be changing. Faith, Food, & Film: March 17, 2020 date has been canceled. March 24 and March 31 dates to be determined.…
Coronavirus: How to Partake in Mass if You’re Homebound
Yesterday, Bishop Sullivan announced he would be dispensing all Catholics in the area from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass. While this doesn’t mean you simply don’t have to go, it does means people such as the elderly, those not feeling well, and those with compromised immune systems can be excused from weekly Mass amidst the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus. If you fit one of these profiles and will not be attending Mass during this period, here are a…
Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Galdino Tapia
Galdino Tapia used to believe that Mass was a place to go simply to sit and listen. These days, he helps to make the Mass what it is. Galdino leads the Luc de Cristo music ministry that plays regularly at the Spanish-language Mass at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Over the past 15 years, he has helped to build up the Hispanic congregation into the vibrant community that it is today. “I came from a family that was Catholic by custom,”…
Coronavirus: Bishop Sullivan Dispenses Catholics from Sunday Mass Obligation
In response to the recommendations of civic authorities, and regional and national health experts, I have decided to temporarily dispense all Catholics within the Diocese of Camden from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Those who are concerned that attending Mass may compromise their health and those currently suffering illness are not obliged to attend Mass until they are in good health. I strongly encourage those who choose not to attend Sunday Mass to avail themselves of other opportunities by…
A Note About Ongoing Scams
Here’s the latest information on what we know about the scams going around St. Damien Parish.
Know Your Fellow Parishioner: Bill Stanwood
“A long road in the right direction.” That is how Bill Stanwood described his roundabout journey into the field of education. The phrase could also well describe the way by which Bill has steadily walked his faith. Born nearly 80 years ago in Pitman and raised there as a Methodist, Bill enrolled at the University of Delaware where he “fell in love with this Catholic girl.” Bill and Kris, who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year, were married…