Sal Moffa, MD, at the Parish Town Hall in May, excited, honored and humbled to be elected to CTK Parish Council with Hospitality Steward Sarah Dunn in the background.
Outstanding organizations are never satisfied with the status quo or routine, and Catholic parishes are no exception. We want the best for our parishioners, whether they attend Mass daily, weekly, or only a few times a year; whether they’ve been part of our parish for decades or are new to the area, seeking a spiritual home. To strengthen that sense of belonging, we renewed our parish communications, especially the bulletin, to share the faith journeys of our parishioners. These stories are meant to reach even one person who sees a bit of their own journey and feels drawn closer to Christ.
We are grateful to all who have shared their stories and to those who help bring them forward. Each reflection reminds us that faith grows in relationship, and relationship grows through welcome.
This week, we highlight Sal Moffa, our newest member of the Pastoral Council. His first call to serve came at his childhood parish, when another altar boy failed to show up and his mother told him to “get up there and help.” In 1978, when his family moved to Haddonfield and joined CTK, he continued his service, and it has become a steady part of his life.
Sal’s Catholic education shaped his vocation and faith, carrying him through medical school and a life of care for others. He has delivered medical care in Thailand and, with fellow pilgrims, walked the steps of Jesus in Israel. His ongoing formation now continues through study and service-based ministries, and he is especially passionate about supporting the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center, where faith and service meet in daily life.
Sal grounds his philosophy in God, faith, family, and Nation. Honored to be elected to the Council, he believes “the Council must bridge the gap and build upon the relationship between the clergy and the people.” Emphasizing that living the message is true faith. As a physician, executive, and Jesuit-formed leader, he brings a deep commitment to faith and community that he looks forward to sharing with our parish.
Sal also recalls being turned away once from teaching religious education because he was a single male. That moment, painful as it was, deepened his resolve to ensure that every person finds welcome in the Church.
As a parish, we are part of one another’s story. To turn anyone away diminishes the whole. Our faith calls us to welcome, serve, and grow together, one relationship at a time.