Beyond The Beacon Ep. 105: Priest, beggar, hero: Inside the world of Father Al and the Sisters of Mary #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BTB-105-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /><p></p>
<p>Biographer Kevin Wells discusses “one of the greatest stories in the Church today,” the life and work of “Father Al” and the Sisters of Mary. He shares insights from his book, “Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.” Hosted by the Diocese of Paterson’s Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish.</p>
<p>Venerable Aloysius Philip Schwartz was a devoted Catholic priest known for his unwavering commitment to serving the poor. He founded the Sisters of Mary congregation and the World Villages for Children, focusing on providing education, shelter, and care for destitute children worldwide. Through his tireless efforts, Father Schwartz transformed countless lives, establishing Boystown and Girlstown programs that have helped over 170,000 children. His selfless work continues to inspire, and he was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis in 2015.</p>
<p>Wells also details the special pilgrimage to Mexico with Bishop Sweeney in September to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and to spend some time with the Sisters of Mary at Girlstown.</p>
<p><a href="https://beyond.beaconnj.org/2149965/episodes/18620681-priest-beggar-hero-inside-the-world-of-father-al-and-the-sisters-of-mary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Listen to the episode here</a>, or on any major podcast platform, or watch it on <a href="https://youtu.be/7VKbya0Kwog?si=TqvBze4Acj9o2FDW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel</a>.</p>
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<hr> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BTB-105-1-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" />Biographer Kevin Wells discusses “one of the greatest stories in the Church today,” the life and work of “Father Al” and the Sisters of Mary. He shares insights from his book, “Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.” Hosted by the Diocese of Paterson’s Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish. Venerable Aloysius Philip Schwartz was a devoted Catholic priest known for his unwavering commitment to serving the poor. He founded the Sisters of Mary congregation and the World Villages for Children, focusing on providing education, shelter, and care for destitute children worldwide. Through his
Biographer Kevin Wells discusses “one of the greatest stories in the Church today,” the life and work of “Father Al” and the Sisters of Mary. He shares insights from his book, “Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.” Hosted by the Diocese of Paterson’s Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish.
Venerable Aloysius Philip Schwartz was a devoted Catholic priest known for his unwavering commitment to serving the poor. He founded the Sisters of Mary congregation and the World Villages for Children, focusing on providing education, shelter, and care for destitute children worldwide. Through his tireless efforts, Father Schwartz transformed countless lives, establishing Boystown and Girlstown programs that have helped over 170,000 children. His selfless work continues to inspire, and he was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis in 2015.
Wells also details the special pilgrimage to Mexico with Bishop Sweeney in September to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and to spend some time with the Sisters of Mary at Girlstown.
Listen to the episode here, or on any major podcast platform, or watch it on Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel.
Beyond The Beacon Ep. 105: Priest, beggar, hero: Inside the world of Father Al and the Sisters of Mary #Catholic –
Biographer Kevin Wells discusses “one of the greatest stories in the Church today,” the life and work of “Father Al” and the Sisters of Mary. He shares insights from his book, “Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.” Hosted by the Diocese of Paterson’s Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish.
Venerable Aloysius Philip Schwartz was a devoted Catholic priest known for his unwavering commitment to serving the poor. He founded the Sisters of Mary congregation and the World Villages for Children, focusing on providing education, shelter, and care for destitute children worldwide. Through his tireless efforts, Father Schwartz transformed countless lives, establishing Boystown and Girlstown programs that have helped over 170,000 children. His selfless work continues to inspire, and he was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis in 2015.
Wells also details the special pilgrimage to Mexico with Bishop Sweeney in September to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and to spend some time with the Sisters of Mary at Girlstown.
Listen to the episode here, or on any major podcast platform, or watch it on Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel.
