Our speaker will talk about one of the most sacred and central mysteries of our Catholic life—the Holy Eucharist. As we know, the Eucharist is not only the heart of our worship, but also the living presence of Christ among us, nourishing us and sending us forth in mission. As Catholics, do we really believe that the body and blood of Christ are truly present in the consecrated bread and wine? It is often misunderstood as only a symbol. The Eucharist is the sacrament of "thanksgiving." It is the memorial of Jesus' sacrifice and a pledge of future glory, uniting believers with Christ and with each other.
We are honored to welcome Monsignor Arnhols who will guide us deeper into this mystery with insight, reverence, and love for the Church and the Holy Eucharist. He has dedicated his life to helping Catholics grow in our understanding and devotion to the Eucharist.
Speaker: Reverend Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols
Topic: Deepening Our Devotion to the Holy Eucharist
Date/Time: Monday, 15 December 2025, 1-2 PM EST
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Speaker Bio: Reverend Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols was ordained in May 1973 and retired in May 2023. He has been a priest for a half-century and spiritual leader for St. John the Evangelist Church in Bergenfield for the last 25 years. He has recently been elected to the Priest Personnel Policy Board of the Archdiocese of Newark. Msgr. Arnhols graduated from Seton Hall University in South Orange with a B.A. in Classical Languages. He received an M. Div. in Pastoral Ministry from Immaculate Conception Seminary in Mahwah, New Jersey.
He also served as a transitional deacon at St. Augustine in Union City. His assignments include parochial vicar at Holy Family in Union City and Immaculate Conception in Elizabeth, temporary administrator at St. John the Apostle in Linden, and pastor at St. Patrick in Elizabeth. Msgr. Arnhols was the Archdiocesan Vicar for Pastoral Life and served through the years as dean and member of the Presbyteral Council and College of Consultors, Advocate Advisory Board, Catholic Cemeteries Board, and Redemptoris Mater Pastoral Council. His long career includes several recognitions from Pope John Paul II in Rome, including his designations as a monsignor as a Chaplain to His Holiness and later as Prelate of Honor.
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