The future is now: Inspiring interviews from our diocesan youth conference

Beyond The Beacon

Beyond The Beacon
The future is now: Inspiring interviews from our diocesan youth conference
Nov 17, 2025 Season 1 Episode 101
Diocese Of Paterson

Just back from the fall meeting of the United States' bishops, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney shares his perspective on participating in the issuance of a rare “special message” regarding the bishops' concern for the evolving situation affecting immigrants in the United States.

For the second half of the episode, we go remote to the 2025 Diocese of Paterson Youth Conference, "Anchored in Hope," where Bishop Sweeney interviewed participants. 

Guests:

  • Jessica Martinez - Christ is Alive Youth Ministry, Our Lady of Fatima & St Nicholas in Passaic, N.J.
  • Juan-Pablo Martinez - Christ is Alive Youth Ministry, Our Lady of Fatima & St Nicholas in Passaic, N.J.
  • Janely Jose - Youth Minister at Our Lady of Fatima & St Nicholas in Passaic, N.J.
  • Meryl Payyappilly - St. Jude Parish in Budd Lake, N.J.
  • Etelka Moliner - St. Jude Parish in Budd Lake, N.J.
  • Mary Hill - Youth Minister at St. Jude Parish in Budd Lake, N.J.

Show Notes:

Email questions and topic ideas to Bishop Kevin at beyond@patersondiocese.org.

Produced by Jai Agnish, Cecile Pagliarulo, and Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Cecile Pagliarulo and Jai Agnish. Edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio. 

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