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Gathered to recognize and celebrate the power of faith in action, more than 500 clergy, religious and faithful attended the annual Catholic Charities of South Jersey Dinner & Awards Ceremony last night. “Catholic Charities embodies the Gospel call to love and to serve our neighbors. Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide help and create hope,” Bishop Dennis Sullivan said in opening remarks. Selected parishioners and students from each of the Diocese of Camden’s five deaneries were presented with Disciples of Mercy awards, which recognize their commitment to serving the community’s most vulnerable. Deacon David Harkins, chief of police of the Gloucester Township Police Department, received Catholic Charities’ Saint John Neumann Award. “At its core, law enforcement seeks justice, and justice is a virtue that is central to Catholic social teaching,” Chief Harkins said in receiving the award. “However justice alone is not enough. As Catholics, we believe that justice must be tempered with mercy.” Check out dozens of photos from the night at: https://lnkd.in/emt6yhzF. And look for more coverage online and in the Nov. 1 issue of the Catholic Star Herald.
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