Joyful Bishop confirms 59 youth at Passaic Polish parish #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2917-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2917-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2917-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p><strong>A spirit of joy filled the Shrine of St. John Paul II/Holy Rosary Parish</strong> in Passaic, N.J., on May 31 as Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated Mass and confirmed 59 parish youth.</p>
<p>The Mass was concelebrated by Father A. Stefan Las, pastor of Holy Rosary, which serves a Polish Catholic community, along with Father Michal Dykalski, the parish’s parochial vicar.</p>
<p>Both Father Las and Father Dykalski used social media to congratulate the youth.</p>
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<p>On behalf of the youth, the priests posted a prayer on social media: “May the Holy Spirit, whose gifts you have received today, guide you throughout your life, strengthen you in your faith, fill you with courage and wisdom, and help you discover the beauty of everyday life with the Lord God. May his light show you the right path and his grace support you in making good decisions and realizing your dreams.”</p>
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</div> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2917-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2917-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2917-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />A spirit of joy filled the Shrine of St. John Paul II/Holy Rosary Parish in Passaic, N.J., on May 31 as Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated Mass and confirmed 59 parish youth. The Mass was concelebrated by Father A. Stefan Las, pastor of Holy Rosary, which serves a Polish Catholic community, along with Father Michal Dykalski, the parish’s parochial vicar. Both Father Las and Father Dykalski used social media to congratulate the youth. Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. On behalf of the youth, the priests posted a prayer on social media: “May the Holy Spirit, whose gifts
A spirit of joy filled the Shrine of St. John Paul II/Holy Rosary Parish in Passaic, N.J., on May 31 as Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated Mass and confirmed 59 parish youth.
The Mass was concelebrated by Father A. Stefan Las, pastor of Holy Rosary, which serves a Polish Catholic community, along with Father Michal Dykalski, the parish’s parochial vicar.
Both Father Las and Father Dykalski used social media to congratulate the youth.
On behalf of the youth, the priests posted a prayer on social media: “May the Holy Spirit, whose gifts you have received today, guide you throughout your life, strengthen you in your faith, fill you with courage and wisdom, and help you discover the beauty of everyday life with the Lord God. May his light show you the right path and his grace support you in making good decisions and realizing your dreams.”
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
Joyful Bishop confirms 59 youth at Passaic Polish parish #Catholic –
A spirit of joy filled the Shrine of St. John Paul II/Holy Rosary Parish in Passaic, N.J., on May 31 as Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated Mass and confirmed 59 parish youth.
The Mass was concelebrated by Father A. Stefan Las, pastor of Holy Rosary, which serves a Polish Catholic community, along with Father Michal Dykalski, the parish’s parochial vicar.
Both Father Las and Father Dykalski used social media to congratulate the youth.
On behalf of the youth, the priests posted a prayer on social media: “May the Holy Spirit, whose gifts you have received today, guide you throughout your life, strengthen you in your faith, fill you with courage and wisdom, and help you discover the beauty of everyday life with the Lord God. May his light show you the right path and his grace support you in making good decisions and realizing your dreams.”
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
![Joyful Bishop confirms 59 youth at Passaic Polish parish #Catholic - A spirit of joy filled the Shrine of St. John Paul II/Holy Rosary Parish in Passaic, N.J., on May 31 as Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated Mass and confirmed 59 parish youth.
The Mass was concelebrated by Father A. Stefan Las, pastor of Holy Rosary, which serves a Polish Catholic community, along with Father Michal Dykalski, the parish’s parochial vicar.
Both Father Las and Father Dykalski used social media to congratulate the youth.
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On behalf of the youth, the priests posted a prayer on social media: “May the Holy Spirit, whose gifts you have received today, guide you throughout your life, strengthen you in your faith, fill you with courage and wisdom, and help you discover the beauty of everyday life with the Lord God. May his light show you the right path and his grace support you in making good decisions and realizing your dreams.”
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