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NOTIFICATION To United States Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi The Second Vatican Council, decree on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes, reiterated the Church's ancient and consistent teaching that "from the first moment of conception life must be guarded with the greatest care while abortion and infanticide are unspeakable crimes" (n. 51). Christians have, indeed, always upheld the dignity of human life ni every stage, especially the most vulnerable, beginning with life in the... Read more →

Catherine Madeline (Thomas) Tilton November 12, 1928-April 28, 2023 (94) Madeline, known to many as Mad, passed away at 94 on April 28, 2023. She passed away along the Jersey Coast, where she always found refuge, after moving to Wildwood Crest with her “hunky” husband, Harold Franklin Tilton and their five children. Having graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, Madeline wore many hats professionally, but her late-in-life work at Lenox Warehouse took the spotlight. Madeline... Read more →

On April 30, 2023. Age 82. Of Gloucester City. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Shade) Green. Loving husband to the late Anna (DiCresenzo) Green. Walter is survived by his loving son, David E. Green; brother-in-law, Julio DiCrescenzo (Joan); sisters-in-law, Mary Wagner, Frances Shone, Emma Malin and many other nieces and nephews. Walter was also predeceased by his brother, Alfred Green; sister, Edna Dorsey and Joanne Piontkowski.... Read more →

Of Mays Landing, formerly of Gloucester City - On April 13, 2023. Age 72. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Norman D’Angelo and Marie O’Shea. Loving brother of Lorraine Henderson, Thomas O’Shea, Dennis Henderson (Steffi) and many dear friends. David was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances A. (Shaw) O’Shea on October 12, 2020. David had worked as a Fire Safety Manager for 35 years with the Trump Marina... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ -- Gloucester Catholic High School will host its Inaugural Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Auletto’s Sunset Ballroom in Almonesson, NJ, the Hall of Fame Executive Committee has announced. The Inductees of this prestigious inaugural class include: Arts/Academics/Educators Dr. Anthony Silvestri ’54 Dr. Patrick Harker ’77 Bert Nolan (Posthumous) Dr. James Gross ’51 Athletics Dennis Barth ’80, Baseball Lisa Angelotti-Gedaka ’84, Girls Basketball Ray Ford ’33, Boys Basketball (Posthumous)... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews I first met Father Brian when my mother-in-law Blanche Sarlo was sick with cancer. Brian arrived at St. Mary’s parish in 1977, a year before Blanche died. He visited her at home and during the last few weeks of her life at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. The first thing I liked about the man was his warm demeanor. He was charming and affable. He was especially easy to talk... Read more →

Rev. Brian Edward O'Neill passed peacefully surrounded by loving family on March 31, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born on July 9, 1940 in Philadelphia and prepared for the Priesthood at Resurrection College in Ontario, Canada and Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University. Fr. O'Neill was ordained for the Diocese of Camden on May 18, 1968, by the Most Rev. George H. Guilfoyle at the Cathedral of the... Read more →

The Catholic Star Herald Staff Reports - Msgr. Harry J. Jordan, a retired pastor and dedicated principal in Catholic schools across the Diocese, died on March 25 at age 90. Born Nov. 25, 1932, in Philadelphia, Msgr. Jordan attended Lafayette College in Easton, Pa.; Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.; and Christ the King Seminary, N.Y., before being ordained a priest May 27, 1961, by Bishop Celestine J. Damiano. In addition to his many assignments as parochial... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the Nashville mass shooter: The Nashville mass shooting, which resulted in the killing of three children and three adults, needs to be investigated as a hate crime against Christians. Police Chief John Drake told NBC News that “There’s some belief that there was some resentment for having to go to that school.” The shooter, Audrey Hale, is a female who misidentified herself as a male. Her resentment against... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 2, 2023)(CNBNews)--In a joint statement, Gloucester Catholic High School Principal Tom Iacovone, Jr, and Athletic Director Ryan Meehan announce the hiring of Mr. John Eddis as our new Head Wrestling Coach. “We are very happy to bring back our wrestling program to give our current and future students another opportunity to take part in an aspect of student life here at Gloucester Catholic. Coach Eddis brings with him an impressive resume... Read more →

March 8, 2023 Catholic League president Bill Donohue addresses the priest-penitent privilege under scrutiny in Vermont: The Catholic League is used to doing battle with lawmakers who want to violate the seal of confession. Their intentions vary, but in each case the proximate cause of such legislation is the sexual abuse of minors. CNBNews graphic file In the last few years we succeeded in beating back attempts to vitiate the priest-penitent privilege in Utah and... Read more →

Sister Marie Victoria Bartkowski (formerly Sister Mary Florentine), a Felician Sister for 61 years and a former pastoral minister in Glassboro, died Feb. 22 at the Immaculate Conception Convent in Lodi. She was 80. Born in Wilmington, Del., in 1943, she entered the postulancy of the Felician Sisters in Lodi in 1961. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Felician College, Lodi, and a master’s degree in secondary education from Connecticut... Read more →

And, The Real Reason You Drink 4 Cups of Wine Wine Suggestions for Vegetarian, Vegan & Traditional Seders (Bayonne, NJ, MARCH 6, 2023) – Every spring, Jews around the world celebrate Passover. The highlight of the holiday is the Seder—a festive meal when the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt is recalled and celebrated across the generations. Wine, considered the drink of royalty, plays a central role in the Seder ritual, as we are... Read more →

The City of Gloucester City is celebrating its 400+ Anniversary The 2023 Annual St. Patrick’s Parade String Bands Bagpipes Irish Dancers and Music Bands Community Groups, and More! #gloucestergreen #IrishNJ Monsignor Bill Hodge performing the Mummers Strut in front of St. Mary's Church, 426 Monmouth Street. (2018 photo by Gus Danks) Monsignor Bill Hodge performing the Mummers Strut in front of St. Mary's Church, Monmouth Street. (2018 photo by Gus Danks) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ CNBNewsnet)--Eight... Read more →

Bill Donohue | CNBNews Contributor On Sunday, March 5, Staten Island will hold its traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As always, everyone is welcome to celebrate the contributions of St. Patrick. Those who seek to hijack the parade by drawing attention to their own agenda are not welcome. Larry Cummings is the head of the Richmond County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. He made the right decision not to allow homosexuals to crash the parade.... Read more →

by Megan O’Matz ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. For decades, lawyers at the Thomas More Society have backed provocateurs and long-shot causes in hopes of winning severe restrictions on abortion in the U.S. As others in the anti-abortion movement distanced themselves from clinic protestors accused of trespassing, vandalism, and sometimes violence, the Thomas More Society defended them... Read more →

Shamrock Celebration FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 - 6:00 PM, Tickets: $30 MSGR. Edward B Lucitt Parish Hall (Gloucester Catholic Gymnasium) 333 Ridgeway Street Gloucester City...Honoring Monsignor William Hodge **Entertainment Featuring: The Susan and Gerard Band, with Susan Gillespie, the “Sweetheart of Mayo” with a special performance by the Jordan Hunt School of Irish Dance **Ticket price includes a delicious traditional Irish dinner, as well as dessert selection and beer and wine! Spirits are cash bar.... Read more →

DirecTV Still Stiffing Newsmax Bill Donohue President Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights On January 25, the same day that Newsmax announced that it had been unjustly sacked by the AT&T-owned DirecTV, I called on Catholics to rally to its side. Specifically, I asked them to cancel their subscription to DirecTV and acquire a new carrier. DepositPhotos.com Subsequently, I was followed by a host of prominent Americans who registered their criticism of DirecTV, many... Read more →

New Jersey’s Catholic Bishops gather Bishop Dennis Sullivan, pictured next to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archdiocese of Newark, left, joined the Catholic bishops and archbishops of New Jersey for the quarterly Board of Bishops meeting on Feb. 7 at the Saint John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway. In addition to Bishop Sullivan and Cardinal Tobin, New Jersey’s bishops are Bishop James F. Checchio, Diocese of Metuchen; Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton;... Read more →

By Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer - January 27, 2023 Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrates Mass on Jan. 22 in recognition of the 175th anniversary of Saint Mary’s Parish and the 150th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Hope ministry to the Gloucester City parish. (Photo by Rich Hundley III) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ – Gazing around the Msgr. Edward Lucitt Hall, 70-year-old Joe Kain couldn’t help but smile as he stood surrounded by old friends on... Read more →

The Annual March for Life is a national event promoting respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. At the time, they legalized abortion nationwide. A delegation of approximately 3,000 individuals from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will take part in the Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday,... Read more →

Donna Danella Thomson, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was 79. Donna was raised in Gloucester City, NJ, and was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Grammar School and Gloucester Catholic High School (Class of 1962). Following high school, she attended Mount Saint Mary's College in Newburgh, NY. She was a devout Catholic and loved her faith. While at Mount Saint Mary's, Donna studied as a... Read more →

Gloucester Catholic spreads joy with help of 76er By Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer - December 23, 2022 Sacred Heart youngsters eagerly ask Reed questions during his visit to Sacred Heart School, Camden. (Photos by Rich Hundley III) CAMDEN CITY – In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the Gloucester Catholic High School honors service class was joined by a special guest as the teens brought cheer to Sacred Heart School students on a rainy... Read more →

Mary Patricia “Trish” Powell (nee Cullen), 78, of Haddon Heights, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 25, 2022. Trish is predeceased by her beloved husband of 45 years, Robert Powell, her “Paley”. Loving mother to Becky (Mike) Ford, Andrew (Lauren) Powell and her predeceased baby son, Kevin Cullen Powell. Devoted sister to Jody Cullen and her predeceased sister, Margie (David) Haggerty. Loving sister-in-law to Carol (Peaches) Larro. The most cherished Mimi... Read more →

Theresa C. Boyle (Rodgers), age 97, lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ. Theresa passed away on December 24, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Boyle. Devoted mother of Marie Phelps (Richard), Eileen Bruno (Steve), Joseph (Teresa Foti) and Daniel. Loving grandmother to Charles Boyle (Megan), Kevin Boyle, Nicholas Rotz, Carolyn College (Thomas), and Sean Bruno. Great-Grandmother to Jocelyn and Ava Boyle. Theresa was one of 12 children of the late... Read more →

BY DOROTHY PHILBIN | CNBNews Columnist photo credit https://www.gloucestercitynews.net When was St. Mary's school built? a. 1893 b. 1896 c. 1902 d. 1905 2. Which of these was NOT a Gloucester City hotel in the early 1900s? a. Thompson's b. Beuna Vista c. The Sands d. McGlade's 3. Where was Billy Thompson's racetrack? The early 1900s. a. In what is now Proprietor's Park b. Charles Street c. Brick Street d. North King Street 4. What... Read more →

Gloucester City – Surrounded by her loving family at home, Rita passed peacefully on December 7, 2022, at the age of 97. (nee Boyle). Loving wife of 57 years to the late Edgar D. Chew. Loving mother of Ritamarie Simmons (George), Edgar D. Chew, Jr. (Rose Mary), Bernadette Chew (Tom Woods), and the late Colleen Chew. Cherished grandmother of Colleen Simmons (Neil Macready), Kevin Simmons (Michela), John Chew, Mary Pecoraro (Daniel), Edgar W. Chew, Zach... Read more →

November 29, 2022 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Disney’s latest box office failure: The most common word used by reviewers of Disney’s new film, “Strange World,” was “bombs.” Disney expected to bring in $30 to $40 million over Thanksgiving weekend but netted only $18.6 million. That’s pretty bad considering it cost $180 million to make the flick. It is expected to cost Disney $100 million when the final numbers are posted. The Wrap... Read more →

Charles Maurice Keenan Jr., passed peacefully on November 19, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on February 9, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Charles M. Keenan, Sr. and Mary Keenan (nee Humble). He grew up in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, PA and later lived in Gloucester City, NJ. Charles was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Keenan (nee Friedel); granddaughter Charmaine C. Seiverd; son-in-law, Richard W. Seiverd, Sr.; daughter -in-law Audrey Keenan (nee Laxton);... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNewsnet Sunday's Courier Post (November 13, 2022) profiled 50 South Jersey women who have raised the profile of women in sports in this year, the 50th anniversary of the implementation of Title IX which evened the playing field for all sports and genders. Three of those women are from Gloucester City. They are Lisa Angelotti Gedaka of Gloucester Catholic, class of '84; Megan Light Mason of Gloucester High School, class of 1998;... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 10,2022)--Patrick Peyton, Class of 1977, has come full circle in his support of Gloucester Catholic students. Back in 2012, Peyton funded one of Gloucester Catholic's first scholarship programs -- the Patrick Peyton-Fred Webb Scholarships, scholarships that helped a generation of Ram students from Camden County afford a GC education and move on to college careers. And now Patrick and his wife Jaleh have announced they will provide scholarship help for a... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 27, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester City Planning/Zoning Board, at its September 21 meeting, approved a resolution authorizing the owner of the former Gloucester Catholic High School Boys Building, Monmouth and Burlington Street, to be converted into apartments. The proposed apartment building is located on the west side of Broadway in a heavily residential area with very little parking. Presently there are approximately 4,300 properties in the City; of that... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a New YorkTimes obituary on Bernie McGuirk: WABC legend Bernie McGuirk, who, along with Sid Rosenberg, commanded the number-one rated morning radio talk show in the New York area, “Bernie and Sid in the Morning,” died on October 5. On October 19, the New York Times ran an obituary on him by Ed Shanahan that read more like a tract than an honest summary of his professional life.... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 16, 2022)--Dr. Edward Poole, Class of 1963, and his wife MaryJo are genuinely grateful to give back to the current generation of Ram students! On September 29, Poole visited the school and met with the current four students who are recipients of his scholarships provided through the Ed and MaryJo Poole Scholars Program. He shared his time attending the school and the journey that led him to this point in his... Read more →

Photo by Dave Hernandez GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 16, 2022)--During the Vigil Mass on Sept. 24, Bishop Dennis Sullivan installed Father George Seiter (back row, far left) as pastor of Saint Mary Parish, Gloucester City. In addition to signing the profession of faith and oath of fidelity, Father Seiter formally greeted the parish staff during Mass. Afterward, he visited with congregants and posed for photos with clergy, altar servers, and parishioners. published here with permission... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 9, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--George Batavick, Class of 1966, is a firm believer education is the key to success in everyone's life - as his years at Gloucester Catholic led to a successful professional business career. And he is grateful he can give back to the current generation of Ram students! On September 22, George (photos) visited the school and had lunch with the current students who are recipients of his scholarships provided through... Read more →

Bernie was a class act... ~Bill Donohue Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the death of Bernie McGuirk: The death of WABC radio host Bernie McGuirk comes as a shock, notwithstanding the fact his health condition was known to be perilous. The show that he co-hosted with Sid Rosenberg—“Bernie and Sid in the Morning”—brought joy to the lives of their fans for many years. He died of prostate cancer at the age of 64... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest sanctuary state scam: Illegal aliens who crash our borders can find sanctuary in California. Women who want to abort their child, but live in states with restrictive abortion laws, can come to California to have a doctor kill their baby. Now young boys and girls who are sexually confused, and who live in states where puberty blockers and chemical castration are considered child... Read more →

The Bridge Eco Village, located inside a former Catholic school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a development company that services disadvantaged people. Together with Rotten Concepts, a design company that specializes in haunted fare, the two entities are currently holding an event that attracted the attention of the Catholic League. Here is Bill Donohue’s response. September 29, 2022 Gary Gilliam The Bridge Eco Village [email protected] Dennis Miller Rotten Concepts [email protected] Dear Sirs: The idea of using... Read more →

By Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer - September 26, 2022 Theresa Durkin has retired after teaching physical education in Saint Rose of Lima School, Haddon Heights, for 40 years. The powerhouse in South Jersey athletics, however, can still be seen around the school, assisting the principal in her free time. (Dave Hernandez) HADDON HEIGHTS – For the first time in 40 years, Theresa Durkin isn’t lacing up her shoes to lead students in warmups, stretches,... Read more →

Monsignor Thomas Michael Flynn Born 9/2/1934, died September 20th. Son of the late James and Mary Flynn, Menlough, Co Galway. One of 9 children, Survived by 5 siblings, Moira Devilly, John Flynn, Helen Sheils, Theresa Broderick, Pat Flynn Predeceased by his parents, sister Kathleen Kitt, brothers, James Flynn & Lawrence Flynn Menlough national school 1939-1947 St Jarlaths secondary school 1947-1952 St Peters seminary 1952-1958 Ordained June 1958 in County Wexford, Ireland Assigned to Diocese of... Read more →

Daniel J. O’Brien, age 77 years of Sandgate, Vermont, formerly of Fairlawn and Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away on September 7, 2022. He was born on April 12, 1945 and raised in Audubon, New Jersey to the late Robert J. O’Brien and Margaret Mary Cooney O’Brien. Dan is predeceased by his former wife, Elizabeth Batten, and is the devoted father of their children, Danny O’Brien, Jr., David (Diane) O’Brien, and Bernadette (Bill) Yingling. Loving... Read more →

Bill Donohue | CNBNewsnet Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on President Biden’s appointment of John Podesta: Never before in American history has there been a president of the United States who has worked harder to oppose Catholic teachings on marriage, the family, abortion, school choice, conscience rights, and the wellbeing of children (e.g., transgenderism) than President Joe Biden. Now he has added to his legacy by appointing a man to a senior position in... Read more →

"Roey" On August 10, 2022, at the age of 58. Of Mullica Hill. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 35 years to Kimberly A. Quinlan (nee Harris). Loving father of Kristi Little (Matthew), Erin Quinlan, and Melissa Finlay (Charles). Cherished “Poppy Joe” of M.J., Grady, and Ava. Beloved brother of Catherine Wiley (late Glenn), Terry Graf (Matthew), Marge McIntyre, Debra Marshall (Bob), and Regina Stief (Michael). Predeceased by his parents, Francis E. Quinlan and... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the way the Biden administration is treating different demographic groups: On August 4, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared monkeypox a national public health emergency. This decision was not based on medical conditions; rather, it was purely political. On August 10, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported there were 9,492 cases of monkeypox in the United States. On August 6, a news story on CDC... Read more →

BILL DONAHUE I The Catholic League The recent flurry of anti-Catholic incidents at home and abroad is a disturbing reminder of how deeply entrenched this genre of bigotry is. The incidents are not in any way a coordinated attack, though some commonalities are evident, the most obvious being that they are all driven by left-wing players. It was reported in Canada last week that there has been a huge increase in anti-Catholic hate crimes: between... Read more →

On July 26, 2022. Age 76. Of Gloucester City. (nee Lang) Loving and devoted wife of 45 years to the late Elwood J. “Bud” Wrigley. Loving mother of Joseph “Bud” Wrigley and his wife, Krista. Cherished grandmother of Natalie and Angela. Beloved sister Frank Lang (Lisa) and the late John Lang (surviving Pat). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, John and Rebecca Lang (nee McQuaid). Dot was a longtime... Read more →

Bill Donohue | CNBNews Contributor TBS is pushing Samantha Bee to the curb, which is not a strange place for someone who has spent her entire professional life in the gutter. After seven seasons, “Full Frontal” will not return in the fall. Bee is one of the most filthy-mouthed entertainers in American history. She is also a relentless anti-Catholic bigot. In 2018, she showed how low she can go when she called Ivanka Trump the... Read more →

Marie C. Ezzi (nee Harris) age 77 of Gloucester City, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Mrs. Ezzi was born in Camden and lived in Gloucester City while she worked as a clerk for the City of Camden. Marie is survived and will be sadly missed by her siblings; William Harris, Julie Anne Harris, and Patricia Karlsen. Predeceased by her brother, Frank Harris. Mrs. Ezzi was predeceased by her children; Joseph, Marie Dobbins(Michael), Eric, Michael,... Read more →

On July 20, 2022. Age 99. Of Woodbury. Formerly of Gloucester City. Born in Donegal Township, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Maude (Horr) Kearney. Loving father of Frances X. Kearney (the late Deborah), Catherine E. Palumbo (the late Joseph), Marie Hunter (William), Anne Gross (Michael), Joseph Kearney (Catherine), John E. Kearney (Carol), Clare Kearney, Paul Kearney, Stephen Kearney (Mary Kathryn), Mark Kearney (Jill); many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Brian is... Read more →