This special program equips parishioners to become better evangelists

Beyond The Beacon

Beyond The Beacon
This special program equips parishioners to become better evangelists
Apr 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 110
Diocese Of Paterson

On this episode, we learn about the Certificate in Catholic Evangelization and Leadership (CCE) -- a unique program, taught over three years, that seeks to transform Catholics into effective evangelists and spiritual leaders, equipping them to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to their homes, parishes, and local communities. 

The certificate is offered by the Office of Evangelization of the Diocese of Paterson (St. Paul Inside the Walls), in collaboration with Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology Seton Hall University.

Hosts:

  • Co-hosting with Bishop Kevin Sweeney is Vicar for Evangelization Father Paul Manning of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J.

Guests:

  •  Dianne Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., associate dean for Graduate Studies and Administration and assistant professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology Seton Hall University.
  • Eniola Honsberger, director of the Office of Family Life of the Diocese of Paterson, N.J.
  • Pat Dillon, parishioner and student in the program
  • Annamaria Garcia, office manager and minister to Young Adults (ages 23-39) for the Diocese of Paterson, N.J.

SHOW NOTES:
Certificate in Catholic Evangelization and Leadership (CCE)

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

Produced by Jai Agnish, Father Paul Manning, and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Joseph Ginexi. Edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.

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