This statue of the Blessed Mother is dedicated to Rev. Padovani in recognition of his 55 years of counseling to the people of the Trenton diocese and beyond, and his 60-plus years in the priesthood, by Colleen Caulfield and family.
The statue is located at
St. Rose Grammar School
605 6th Avenue
Belmar, New Jersey
Fr. Padovani now resides in Techny, IL where he continues his counseling ministry. After 30 wonderful years serving the people at St. Catharine—St. Margaret parish in Spring Lake, Father continues to work out of his new home in Illinois.
He truly misses all of the parishioners at the Jersey Shore.
Father Martin Padovani joins radio host Joseph J. Fallon Jr., M.D. on his "Inside Medicine" Radio Program
Kirstin Pfeiffer interviews Fr. Padovani and discusses his two books Healing Wounded Emotions & Healing Wounded Relationships
You may order Fr. Padovani's Books
Healing Wounded Relationships and Healing Wounded Emotions
on Amazon and Wordnet
Books also available at For Heaven's Sake
217 Morris Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 (732) 444-2077
contains insight stemming from decades of counseling ministry.
is a Divine Word Missionary and a psychologist specializing in individual, marriage, and family therapy.
is the sequel to Healing Wounded Emotions and it looks at the many aspects of our human relationships, especially our close and personal ones.
He has sent me to bring the good news to those in need, and to heal hearts that are broken. Isaiah 61:1
Thank you, Martin. Within this text, I found valuable fuel for personal strength and perspective. I have shared several copies with friends who were going through difficult times with their relationships. A must read. T. Nelson
He has made an impact on our community. He is so on point for what our society needs today. He stresses the significance of Jesus's nature---for us to be fully alive is the greatest gift to God. Michele McMahon
This is an easy-to-read book written by a priest/psychotherapist. Padovani's chapter "Change" is particularly good. I found myself thinking, "Hey, is he talking to me?" many times as I read. Get it---you won't be sorry. PHgil
These are books you read more than once and save for future use and reference. I gave some as gifts to my younger relatives. Benny Legaspe Sr.
Healing Wounded Emotions is awesome! Padovani takes you on a journey through the many emotions we deal with and helps us understand them like never before. Great book!
Linda Parsley
A great book for anyone alive--chapters like "Anger," "Guilt," "Self-Criticism," "Compassion," all from a therapist who has helped thousands of clients for many, many years! Anne S.
The author has the touch of a poet. Such a good image of what we all want the church to be. He cares as a person for the humanity and the heart of those who look for him. Anthony T. Padovano
This is the best book of its kind. It should be mandatory reading for all couples BEFORE getting married. However, this book is particularly effective for people who have been married for many years and have lost their connection. Jack Ireland
These books are a blend of Christ's message and modern psychology.
Everyone will find these books extremely helpful, healing, and insightful in their emotional and spiritual lives as well as their relationships and families.
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