{"id":164522,"date":"2026-04-13T14:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/164522\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:46:07","slug":"bensalem-couple-serves-with-love-in-their-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/164522\/","title":{"rendered":"Bensalem Couple Serves with Love in Their Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AA vibrant celebration of the Hern\u00e1ndez family’s deep commitment to their Catholic faith and local community.Philadelphia Today<\/p>\n

In this episode of La Voz de Dios, we speak with Jos\u00e9 and Mercedes Hern\u00e1ndez, a deeply committed couple serving their community in Bensalem, PA. As active members of St. Charles Parish, the Hern\u00e1ndez family has dedicated themselves to supporting their local Catholic church and helping those in need.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

The Hern\u00e1ndez’s story highlights the vital role that engaged, faith-driven couples play in strengthening local Catholic communities, especially in diverse neighborhoods. Their commitment to service and community-building provides an inspiring model for other Catholic families looking to make a difference.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 and Mercedes Hern\u00e1ndez have been active members of St. Charles Parish in Bensalem for many years. Together, they volunteer regularly at the parish’s food pantry, organize community events, and mentor younger couples in the congregation. The Hern\u00e1ndez family’s dedication to their faith and local community has made them beloved figures in Bensalem’s Catholic circles.<\/p>\n

The Hern\u00e1ndez family has been active members of St. Charles Parish for over a decade.This interview with the couple was conducted in April 2026 for the La Voz de Dios podcast.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez<\/p>\n

A devoted husband and father who has been an active volunteer and leader within St. Charles Parish for many years.<\/p>\n

Mercedes Hern\u00e1ndez<\/p>\n

Jos\u00e9’s wife, who works alongside him in supporting the Bensalem community through the parish’s various outreach programs.<\/p>\n

St. Charles Parish<\/p>\n

The Catholic church in Bensalem, Pennsylvania where the Hern\u00e1ndez family has been deeply involved as volunteers and leaders.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cOur faith calls us to serve others, and that’s what we try to do every day in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, Parishioner, St. Charles Parish<\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing the difference we can make, even in small ways, is what keeps us going. Our church is our family.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mercedes Hern\u00e1ndez, Parishioner, St. Charles Parish<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Hern\u00e1ndez family plans to continue their active involvement in St. Charles Parish, including leading an upcoming parish-wide service day in May 2026.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The Hern\u00e1ndez’s story demonstrates how committed Catholic couples can have a profound impact on their local communities by living out their faith through service and community-building. Their example inspires others to get more involved in their own parishes and make a difference where they live.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a A vibrant celebration of the Hern\u00e1ndez family’s deep commitment to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":164523,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[191,193,192,194],"class_list":["post-164522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bensalem","tag-bensalem","tag-bensalem-headlines","tag-bensalem-news","tag-bensalem-township"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/164523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}