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Beyond the Pulpit

Welcome! Discover more about the foundations of the Catholic faith and go deeper into Scripture with Fr. Eric J. Banecker, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Media, PA.

Enjoy our 'Beyond the Pulpit' Channel below or on our YouTube Channel.

Inside the Conclave: How the Church Chooses a Pope
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This Week Features: Inside the Conclave

What actually happens when the Church elects a new pope? Where does the conclave come from, and why are the cardinals locked in? In this episode of Beyond the Pulpit, Fr. Eric Banecker walks us through the rich history and sacred tradition of the papal conclave—from St. Peter to the Sistine Chapel.

 

Discover how the Church’s structure has developed over 2,000 years, what the conclave means, and why this solemn process matters for the life of the Church today.

Crossing the Red Sea: A Baptismal Reflection

 

In this powerful reflection, Fr. Eric Banecker draws deep connections between the ancient story of liberation and the Christian journey through Lent. As God led the Israelites out of slavery through the Red Sea, so too does Christ lead us from sin to freedom through the waters of baptism.

Baptism: A Community Affair 

 

Fr. Eric Banecker explores how baptism was once a deeply communal celebration involving entire cities but has evolved into the more private, individual ceremonies we know today.

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ABOUT US

Saint Mary Magdalen Parish is a Roman Catholic community of faith that seeks to live in the presence of Jesus Christ by the way we worship God, celebrate the sacraments, proclaim the Gospel, and serve one another and our neighbors. 

 

 

We are part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and serve the community in and around Media, PA. All are Welcome!

ADDRESS
CONTACT US

2400 N. Providence Rd.

Media, Pennsylvania 19063

 

Office: 610.566.8821

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday:

 9 AM to 4 PM

 

Friday:

9 AM to Noon

or by private appointment.

Closed during summer.

Rev. Eric J. Banecker

Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo

Pastor Emeritus

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