On July 1st in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney was ordained and installed as the Diocese of Paterson's 8th Bishop.
Throughout the last several weeks, Bishop has spent 2 full days touring our programs and getting to know program staff, volunteers and service recipients.
"We are truly blessed to have a Bishop who is humble, kind, and who cares deeply about the poor and those who are underrepresented. It was a joy spending time with Bishop Sweeney and introducing him to the many people who are the heart of our important ministry," said Scott Milliken, Catholic Charities CEO.
Bishop Sweeney visited the following programs alongside Catholic Charities Board President Monsignor Herbert Tillyer; Catholic Charities CEO, Scott Milliken; and Priest Secretary; Pontifical Master of Ceremonies; and Vice-Chancellor; Fr. Stephen Prisk:
Fr. English Food Pantry and Thrift Shop
Catholic Charities Veterans Services
Early Learning Programs
CFCS Pastoral Care Department
Senior Programs
Immigration Services
Straight and Narrow, Food Services
Straight and Narrow Pastoral Care
Straight and Narrow Men's Residential
Straight and Narrow Admissions
Straight and Narrow Mommy and Me Program
Straight and Narrow Detox Hospital
Straight and Narrow Women's Residential
Straight and Narrow Supportive Housing
Straight and Narrow Welless Center
Partnership for Social Services Food Pantry and Thrift Shop
Sussex County Meals on Wheels
Gruenert Center
Columbus House
Giuliano House
Wiegand Farm
Hope House Food Pantry
Murray House
In addition to program visits Bishop filmed a segment for Catholic Charities Virtual Caritas Gala and attended Catholic Charities bi-monthly board meeting on September 14th.