Teen Workcamp Is No Day at the Beach by Melissa Mcnally Was His Fi Rst Time Visiting the State

Vol. 62 No. 12 The online community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark August 2013 Teen Workcamp is no day at the beach By Melissa McNally was his fi rst time visiting the state. ipants. Last year, over 12,500 camp- Editor “You’re showing an example that ers volunteered at 47 camps across not all teens are lazy and such. You the country and Jamaica. There are NEWARK—Toiling away in the can feel the spirit working through several Workcamp trips during the middle of a heat wave, a group of each of us as we’re here. The friars year and this summer alone, cities teenagers perched high atop ladders are so kind. To see the happiness on including Memphis, TN, and Bill- prepare to repaint the walls of cen- their faces and seeing this place re- ings, MT, served as hosts. turies-old Most Blessed Sacrament paired…it’s touching.” While staying at Queen of Peace Friary. Laughing and smiling while Queen of Peace High School, High School, the teenagers are sepa- still focused on the task at hand, they North Arlington, became home base rated into work crews of fi ve or six carefully clean the walls of the wood for 240 teens participating in Cath- with one adult chaperone. On this paneled dining room. There is no olic Heart Workcamp from July 18- trip, 33 crews volunteered at 27 lo- air conditioning, but the many large Aug.2. Parish youth groups from as cations including Saint Antoninus windows are open, letting the sun far away as Colorado convened in Parish, Newark, the Ladies’ Rest and breeze through. the Archdiocese of Newark to partic- Shelter and Saint Joseph’s Elemen- During late July, most teenagers ipate in a faith-based week of service. tary School in East Orange, and The are soaking in the summer rays and Catholic Heart Workcamp’s mission Elizabeth Coalition to House the savoring the last precious weeks be- is “to share the love of Christ and Homeless. fore the dreaded back-to-school sea- serve the neglected, brokenheart- Most young volunteers believed son. Almost 300 young adults from ed and the marginalized in any way their friends would participate in a across the country choose a different needed” and to “inspire participants community service trip. “A lot of option- to roll up their sleeves and to live as disciples of Christ through my friends aren’t Christian and they get to work. serving others as a way of life.” still thought going to the Workcamp “It’s amazing to be here. Not The Florida-based organization was cool. Some wanted to come with only are you helping the community, was founded in 1993 by youth min- me,” Nick Valentine, 15, said. you’re bonding with the other teens isters Steve and Lisa Walker who Hannah Hudson, 17, from Saint around you,” Jacob Best, 14, said. previously participated in non-de- Andrew by the Bay Parish in Annap- He traveled across the country from nominational service trips. They olis, MD, fi rst went on the trip last Saint Patrick Parish in Colorado believed infusing community out- year because all her friends wanted Advocate photos- Melissa McNally Springs, CO, for the opportunity to reach with Catholic values would be to go. “It was pretty much the best Hannah Hudson of Saint Andrew by the Bay Parish in Annapo- give back with Catholic Heart Work- a valuable tool for evangelization. week of my summer. It was such a lis, MD, helps repaint the dining room of Most Blessed Sacra- camp. Not only was this Jacob’s The fi rst Catholic Heart Workcamp great experience that I had to come ment Friary. Hannah broke her fi nger while playing volleyball fi rst experience at the Workcamp, it was held in Orlando with 100 partic- Continued on page 3 prior to her trip with Catholic Heart Workcamp. Superintendent of Catholic Schools ‘maps’ pathway to success By Melissa McNally William E. Lori and Archbishop teacher evaluation. This model Editor Myers both are extremely sup- will really be a way of assist- r. Margaret A. Dames was appointed Superintendent of portive of Catholic education ing teachers to improve their in- Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark March which is very important. Fair- struction. Teachers will be able 15 following the death last fall of Rev. Msgr. Kevin Han- fi eld County is one of the wealth- to look at the way they teach and bury, former Vicar for Education and Superintendent iest counties in Connecticut and with the assistance of their prin- of Schools. Dames formerly served as Superintendent so is Bergen County in this state. cipal, be able to improve that so Dof Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, and was responsible Bridgeport is a very poor, inner- we are able to provide the best for developing and implementing a new governance plan to revital- city area and so are some of our education to our students. Our ize the 38 schools of that diocese. The Catholic Advocate Online sat areas in Newark. It’s just that high schools are looking at stu- down with Dames to ask her about the new school year and future you do things in Bridgeport on a dents taking the ACT Test dur- plans for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Newark. smaller scale. My experience in ing the week rather than the Bridgeport was outstanding and weekends. We will be starting a Dr. Margaret A. Dames Q: What have the past couple to excellent academics infused my experience so far in Newark special event in the spring were has been equal to that. I am very students will be prepped to take of months in the Archdiocese of with Catholic values. That is largest dioceses in the country. Newark been like for you? what curriculum mapping is all pleased to be here. the ACT (American College Testing). As a result, the schools about. A: They are very similar. Not What are some changes in A: It’s been challenging, ex- Q: would get information and will in size, but in character. They place for this fall? citing, and very rewarding. The Q:You previously were the are both focused on the Catho- be able to inform instruction. Archdiocese of Newark has Superintendent of Schools in the lic faith, both have outstanding A: One of the important areas As the same time it is improving many fi ne people in the Schools Diocese of Bridgeport. What are people in leadership positions is the evaluation of our teachers. curriculum, the ACT test can be Offi ce, Catechetical Offi ce, and some noted differences be- and that is key to success. Both Every state is looking at it and so used by the student to enter into the school principals. Everyone tween working there and in our dioceses have, what I consider, are the Catholic school systems. college. Students can also opt to is so dedicated and committed archdiocese? We have one of the fi ve-star bishops. Archbishop We are looking at a model for Continued on page 6 2 Our Archdiocese

2 Our Archdiocese August 2013 Local pilgrims refl ect on World Youth Day By Melissa McNally At the closing Mass at Co- Editor pacabana beach, Pope Francis did not speak in English, but AREA —“I’ve just been Stapperfenne and her fellow throwing my pictures at people pilgrims understood his mes- because there are no words to sage loud and clear. “During a express the experience I had,” six-hour layover at the airport Michelle Stapperfenne said of on our way back to the States, her time at World Youth Day in someone pulled out an iPad and Brazil. She came back from her downloaded the English trans- South American adventure not lation of Pope Francis’ hom- only with a plethora of vivid ily. The Holy Father said that snapshots, but with a renewed World Youth Day fi lled him sense of faith. with enthusiasm for the Catho- Stapperfenne was among a lic Church. He also encouraged group of young adults from the us to go against the tide. I don’t Archdiocese of Newark who have many Catholic friends and traveled to Rio de Janiero for the I feel like I am living the ‘new July 23-28 event. A public school evangelization.’ You just have to teacher in Berkeley Heights, she live your life, be a normal per- also assists in teaching catechesis son, but do it faithfully.” at Little Flower Parish. “This was While in Brazil, she was im- my fi rst time attending World pressed by the warm, welcom- Youth Day. I’m on the ‘older’ ing nature of the locals. Despite scale of most of the attendees at the language barrier, everyone the age of 29. Most of the people made the effort to reach out to there were the same age as my one another. “Faith is such a nat- students. To see the joy on their ural part of the culture on Brazil. faces in Rio was incredible.” All the hotels and buildings had While at a vocations fair, she crosses outside. I don’t think that recalls that a 20-year-old Mus- if there were a World Youth Day Submitted photos lim recounted his conversion in New York City, there would From left to right, Chelsea Bollerman, Lauren Santullo, Jen Draeger, Father Joseph Espaillat (head of youth ministry experience, a tale that resonat- be crucifi xes displayed on the for archdiocese of NY) , and Michelle Stapperfenne reach out to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janiero. ed with her. “It was very pow- buildings. There was such a nat- erful. He had a traumatic child- ural exchange with the people me a ring made of the seed of a hood, then became Presbyterian of the country. It is traditional at tree from the Amazon. He didn’t before fi nally coming home to World Youth Day to trade items speak English and I didn’t speak the Catholic Church. It was so from your home country. People Portuguese, we were able to inspiriting to be around every- bring ﬂ ags, bracelets and other communicate.” one,” she explained. small tokens. One Brazilian gave Stapperfenne described the atmosphere as “unforgettable” during the event. “There would always be singing, dancing and chanting; sometimes even before you were out of bed. You could hear songs echoing through the tunnels into the streets while people were walking to the Vig- il Mass. It is something that you can’t even imagine.” World Youth Day rejuve- Pilgrims walked through Rio to Copacabana Beach, where Pope Francis cel- nated her spirit and deepened ebrated the closing Mass. Some 3 million people gathered in the South Ameri- her commitment to the Church. can city for World Youth Day. “Christ is the reason for my joy. are searching for something and been waiting until I turned 16 I am such a realist that some- I hope they found the answer at so we could attend World Youth times I feel as though nothing World Youth Day,” she said. Day together. The second you is working to get young people Veronica Millan, 16, attend- got off the plane, you saw all the Father Bismarck Chau (kneeling at right), associate director/ parish outreach back to the Catholic Church. ed the event with her mother, smiling faces and people so on and training for the archdiocesan Offi ce of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, led World Youth Day reinvigorated both parishioners at Our Lady of fi re with the Lord. It was incred- 24 pilgrims to Rio. “It was a grace-fi lled experience,” he said. “People from dif- my hope going forward. There Grace Parish, Hoboken. “I was ible to see other strong, young ferent countries praying and signing together- it was like heaven” are a lot of people out there who so excited to go. My mom has Catholics.”

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August 2013 Local News 3 Workcamp Two Canonical Continued from page 1 back. It’s awesome to be here. Catholic Heart does a good job. We have so much fun at our Actions Finalized worksites and at evening pro- James Goodness gram. They incorporate the faith Director of Communications aspects into our trip and still The Archdiocese has recently received confi rmation from make it fun. It makes it so much the Vatican fi nalizing canonical processes involving two priests easier to have a strong faith and of the Archdiocese of Newark. be here.” As a result, Horacio Daniel Medina and Richard J. Mieli- Hannah returned this year wocki are no longer permitted to function as priests of the Ro- not only for the camaraderie man Catholic Church. with her friends, but because the Mieliwocki, ordained in 1972, was accused in 1994 of sexual Workcamp enriched her spiritu- misconduct involving minors. The Archdiocesan Response al life. “This is going to sound Team (the precursor to the Archdiocesan Review Board) de- cliché but the faith aspect of the termined that there was suffi cient information to support the trip is why I came back. I like allegation. Mieliwocki was removed from ministry and began to think I have a pretty strong a program of treatment that he did not continue, and he left the faith. My Dad always taught me priesthood. Following subsequent information received some that ‘Unto those who much is ten years later that Mieliwocki had been accused of similar ac- given, much is expected.’ I live tions while employed at several non-Church organizations, the a pretty great life at home and Archdiocese began the process to return Mieliwocki to the sta- this is such an easy way to come Advocate photos- Melissa McNally tus of lay person following the conclusion of criminal proceed- Scott Wexler, a team builder with Catholic Heart Workcamp, discusses ings in NJ Superior Court. The laicization was granted by the do a week of service and it’s a the day’s chores in the courtyard of Most Blessed Sacrament Friary. great time. This is our parish’s Holy Father and communicated to Mieliwocki in June 2011. big event of the year. Most of evening prayer. It is very moving parents forced them to go. They However, an announcement was delayed due to canonical re- what we do all year is fundrais- for the kids to hear from the peo- all wanted to come and through course initiated by Mieliwocki that was concluded in July 2013. ing for this so I was raised think- ple they served. I try not to panic word of mouth, the interest grew. Medina, ordained in 1998, was arrested in 2004 and charged ing Catholic Heart Workcamp is whenever I see all the work that I’m hopeful that this generation with sexual misconduct involving a minor. He was immediately the best. When I came here I un- has to be done because the crews can give back,” Ruiz said. removed from ministry and never returned. He pleaded guilty derstood.” always fi nish and do a good, Brother Benedict Delarmi, to fourth-degree child abuse and was sentenced to three years’ Although she injured her quality job.” C.F.R, was impressed by the probation. Following the conclusion of the criminal proceed- hand at a volleyball game a week She compares the experi- teen’s work ethic and attitude. ings in NJ Superior Court, the Archdiocesan Review Board prior to the trip, Hannah still ence of fi rst-time participants at “They are doing an amazing determined that there was suffi cient information to support ca- made the journey. She believes the Workcamp to a junior high job; they’re really up for it. I nonical action. A Church tribunal returned a decision calling for her generation is poised to make school dance. “At fi rst they are don’t think I would have done Medina’s dismissal from the clerical state, which was approved a difference in the world. “Peo- hesitant and then they get into something like this when I was by the Vatican. The dismissal was declared by Archbishop John ple shouldn’t worry because the it. It’s fascinating to sit back and a teenager.” J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, in June 2013 and communi- future is in pretty good hands. I watch because the fi rst day, we Tom Fredericks, another cated to Medina in July 2013. have a lot of friends who aren’t call ‘disorientation Sunday.’ The team builder from Wilkins’ par- Catholic and don’t have strong kids transition during the week ish, made the trip with his daugh- faiths but I know they would and then eventually they are on ter. “We decided to do a service still come and do this for a week. the same page.” project together. She’s on a dif- You are taught as you grow up One group of teens helped ferent team but we wanted to go that you have to give back. We spruce up Most Blessed Sacra- out and do some good for folks. I are doing this not just because ment Friary, by weeding the gar- knew it would be a good experi- we’re Catholic, but because this den and repainting the front gate, ence not only for her, but for me is what good people are sup- outside canopy and dining room. as well. They’re all great kids. posed to do.” Previously known as the Mon- I’ve been really impressed. The Mary Connolly, a native of astery of Saint Dominic, the fri- friars are great guys; they are Hunterdon County, serves as site ary was built in the early 1880’s younger and talk with the kids. manager for New Jersey. She and was originally the home to The friars provide good role an order of Dominican nuns. On contacts local parishes, agen- models for the kids as people March 10, 2004, the Franciscan cies and individuals to deter- who dedicate their lives to serv- mine where help is most need- Friars of the Renewal moved ing others. It’s a good lesson.” ed. While service is the focus of into the monastery and began Fredericks believes the Work- the trip, each day there are pro- their ministry. camp is a source of hope for the CAN YOU HeLP sAVe grams and activities designed to Saint Andrew by the Bay Par- Church and it serves as a coun- deepen the sacramental lives of ish in Annapolis, MD, brought a terpoint to the misconception of A PREBORN CHILD? volunteers. “There are times for large group of 43 teenagers on disaffected youth. “This is what “Baby Gideon” was saved from joyful noise, such as the morning the service trip. Alesia Ruiz, people should see as the face of abortion and born on 6/26/13. We struggle program with music and sing- one of the adult team builders, the Catholic Church. Three hun- to keep our prolife shelters open to provide ing, and quiet reﬂ ective time for came along with her 15-year-old dred high school kids who could a choice for over 300 pregnant women who prayer, usually in the evening,” daughter. Ruiz attended last year be going to the beach are out call our hotline monthly. Your contribu- Connolly explained. with older son who grew stron- here sweating and working. It’s tions can help save many of God’s innocent Trying to manage such a ger in faith following the trip. great for me to see. People say preborn children.” large-scale project involving “My daughter came this year kids today are only interested in Kathy DiFiore-Founder hundreds of teenagers seems without any friends which is being on their computers. These like a daunting task, but Con- a hard thing for a 15-year-old kids are out here working hard, several sources shelters nolly is always pleasantly sur- girl to do. This service trip says getting along together and all P.o. box 157 • ramsey, nJ 07446 prised by the outcome. “On the something about teens in gener- have really good hearts.” night before the volunteers head al. We brought 43 kids from our For more information on 201-825-7277 home, the people who the kids parish and we still had a waiting Catholic Heart Workcamp, visit Visit our websites: have helped give witness during list. These weren’t kids whose www.heartworkcamp.com. www.severalsources.net • www.chastitycall.org 4

4 Around the Archdiocese August 2013

September 13 September 29 Respect Life Offi ce,Archdiocese The Margaret Anna Cusack Care of Newark, Rachel’s Vineyard Center, Jersey City, “Generations: Retreat, for post-abortion heal- A Family Celebration,” at Casino ing, at St. John the Apostle parish, September 21 in the Park, noon-3 p.m., RSVP Linden, through Sept. 15, (973) St. Elizabeth Parish, Wyckoff, by Sept. 19, call Sue Sims at (201) 497-4350 or visit “Our Bodies Proclaim the 653-8300 ext. 2161. www.rachelsvineyard.org. Gospel: An Introduction to Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart Body,” with Christopher West, August 25 of Mary, Washington, celebration 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $30, call Jonathan St. Augustine Parish, Union City, of the 96th anniversary of the at (201) 891-3262 ext. 225 or Feast of Patron St. Augustine, 9 Apparition to the three shep- e-mail camiolo@SaintElizabeths. a.m. Mass, followed by proces- herd children at Fatima, Rosary org. sion to start festival, includes folk September 10 Procession begins at noon, Mass dancing, ﬂ ea market and rafﬂ e, Holy Name Medical Center at 1 p.m., (908) 689-1700 or visit (201) 863-0233. Hospice and Palliative Services, www.wafusa.org. September 22 Teaneck, “Sharing the Journey,” St. Stephen Parish, Kearny, annual bereavement support group, at parish picnic, 1 p.m., (201) 998- September 6-8 Villa Marie Claire, Saddle River, September 17 3314. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Retrouvaille, retreat weekend for for eight consecutive Tuesdays, Offi ce of Planned Giving, Arch- Bloomfi eld, blood drive, 8 a.m. - couples in troubled marriages, 10:30 a.m.-noon, or on Wednes- diocese of Newark, wills aware- 2 p.m., (973) 338-9190. at the Holiday Inn, Clark, (973) day evenings at Holy Name ness and planned giving seminar, September 25 723-7090 or visit http://www. Medical center beginning Sept.11, at St. Anthony Parish, Belleville, St. Catharine Parish, Glen Rock, Filipino Apostolate, Archdiocese retrouvaille.org. 6:30-8 p.m., call Claudia Coenen 7 p.m., (973) 497-4042 or e-mail bereavement support group, of Newark, celebration of the at (201) 833-3000 ext. 7483 or [email protected]. meets Wednesdays through Nov. Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz and Lenore Guido at (201) 833-3000 20, 7:30-9 p.m., call Mary Alice the recent canonization of San September 7 ext. 7580. Coghlan at (201) 652-4305 or Pedro Calungsod, at the Cathe- St. John the Evangelist Parish, e-mail [email protected]. dral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Bergenfi eld, pilgrimage to Shrine Newark, 3 p.m., (973) 484-4600. of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, September 11 Washington, $35 per person, bus The Metropolitan Tribunal, September 27 leaves St. John’s parking lot at Archdiocese of Newark, annul- St. Joseph Parish, Bogota, 7th An- Lumen Center, Caldwell, “All the 8:30 a.m. and returns at ment information evening, at the nual Carnival and International Days of Our Lives: Life Wisdom 7:30 p.m., call Mildred at Archdiocesan Center, Newark, Food Festival, through Sept. 21, in the Psalms,” 5:30 p.m., $25, (201) 385-0978. 7:30 p.m., (973) 497-4145. (201) 342-6300. (973) 403-3331. ✞✞✞✞✞✞ Offi cial Appointments Archbishop John J. Myers has announced the following appointments:

ARCHDIOCESAN year term, effective September 19, Reverend Giovanni Rizzo, Reverend Monsignor David at St. Michael’s Medical Center, AGENCY MINISTRY 2013 and ending August 31, 2016. J.C.L. has been appointed Judge C. Hubba, Spiritual Director Newark, effective August 1, 2013. for the Metropolitan Tribunal of the of the College Seminary at Seton Most Reverend Manuel Reverend Monsignor Ronald Archdiocese of Newark for a term Hall University, South Orange, DEAN A. Cruz, D.D., Rector of the J. Rozniak, Pastor of Our Lady of of fi ve years, effective August 1, 2013. has been appointed Pastor of St. Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Mount Carmel Parish, Ridgewood, Joseph Parish, Oradell/New Milford, Reverend Luis O. Gonzalez, Heart, Newark, and Regional Bishop has also been re-appointed to Reverend Charles M. Kelly, effective August 1, 2013. Pastor of St. Columba Parish, of Union County has also been the Presbyteral Council of the Special Assistant to the Archbishop Newark, has also been appointed re-appointed a Consultor of the Archdiocese of Newark for a three of Newark has also been appointed PAROCHIAL VICAR Dean of the Essex Central Deanery, Archdiocese of Newark for a term year term, effective September 19, to the Priestly Vocations Board for Deanery 20 for a term of fi ve years, of fi ve years, effective July 17, 2013. 2013 and ending August 31, 2016. a term of three years, Reverend Raul Gaviola, effective July 24, 2013 and ending effective August 1, 2013. Parochial Vicar of St. Agnes Parish, July 24, 2018. Reverend Monsignor Robert Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, Clark, has been appointed Parochial E. Emery, V.E., Pastor of Our Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Reverend Sean A. Manson, Vicar of St. Paul Parish, Ramsey, RELEASES Lady of Sorrows Parish, South Parish, River Edge, has also been Pastor of Our Lady Mother of the effective October 1, 2013. Orange, and Regional Vicar of Essex elected to the Presbyteral Council Church Parish, Woodcliff Lake, has Reverend Anthony R. County has also been appointed a of the Archdiocese of Newark for a also been appointed to the Priestly Reverend Michael P. Jones, Forte has been released for Consultor of the Archdiocese of three year term, effective September Vocations Board for a term of three O.F.M. has been appointed pastoral services in the Diocese Newark for a term of fi ve years, 19, 2013 and ending years, effective August 1, 2013. Parochial Vicar of Assumption of of Charlotte, NC, for a period of effective July 17, 2013. He has also August 31, 2016. Our Blessed Lady Parish, Wood- fi ve years, effective July 9, 2013 and been appointed to the Presbyteral Very Reverend Michael G. Ridge, effective August 15, 2013. ending July 9, 2018. Council of the Archdiocese of Reverend Monsignor Gregory Ward, V.F., Pastor of St. Cecilia Newark, effective July 16, 2013. J. Studerus, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Kearny, has also been Reverend Paul Chuong CHAPLAINS of the Palisades Parish, West New appointed to the Priestly Vocations Nguyen, S.D.B. has been Reverend Monsignor Michael York, has also been elected to Board for a term of three years, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Reverend Monsignor Paul D. A. Andreano, Chancellor the Presbyteral Council of the effective August 1, 2013. Anthony of Padua Parish, Elizabeth, Schetelick has been appointed of the Archdiocese of Newark Archdiocese of Newark for a three effective August 15, 2013. Chaplain at Hackensack University has also been re-appointed to year term, effective September 19, PASTOR Medical Center, Hackensack, with the Presbyteral Council of the 2013 and ending August 31, 2016. Reverend Anthony residence at Our Lady of the Archdiocese of Newark for a three Reverend Patrick Angelucci, Onyekwelu has been appointed Visitation Rectory, Paramus, year term, effective September 19, Very Reverend John E. S.D.B. has been appointed Pastor Summer Parochial Vicar of effective July 1, 2013. 2013 and ending August 31, 2016. Wassell, V.F., Pastor of Our Lady of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Immaculate Conception Parish, of the Most Holy Rosary and St. Elizabeth, effective August 1, 2013. Secaucus, effective July 24, 2013 Reverend Peter G. Wehrle, Reverend Monsignor Michael Parish, Elizabeth has also through August 31, 2013. Administrator of St. Andrew and Thomas P. Nydegger, been re-elected to the Presbyteral Reverend Richard J. Berbary, St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parishes, Pastor of St. Philomena Parish, Council of the Archdiocese of Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Parish, Reverend Ernest G. Rush Bayonne has also been appointed Livingston, has also been elected Newark for a three year term, Bayonne, has been appointed Pastor has been appointed Parochial Vicar Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus to the Presbyteral Council of the effective September 19, 2013 and of St. Mary Parish, Nutley, of Immaculate Conception Parish, Star of the Sea Council No. 371, Archdiocese of Newark for a three ending August 31, 2016. effective August 1, 2013. Montclair, and part-time Chaplain Bayonne, effective August 1, 2013. 5 Back to School

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Submitted photo Children age three to four celebrated “Halloween in July” at Saint Joseph School (SJS), Oradell, during preschool summer camp. The youngsters will be entering “The Greenhouse,” an early childhood program at the school in September. The little trick-or-treating campers are shown with camp co-director Frank Langan (rear left) and SJS principal Colette Vail (rear right). The four-week summer camp was run by SJS preschool teachers Langan and Ana Rossig, with older students volunteering as junior counselors. The camp gave the children a taste of the rich learning environment they will fi nd at “The Greenhouse” this fall and a chance to make friends even before the fi rst day of school. Special to August 2013 CSE to offer new counseling psychology program in fall MORRISTOWN—The Col- lege of Saint Elizabeth (CSE), now offers the Doctor of Psy- chology (Psy.D.) in Counsel- ing Psychology program. The Psy.D. is a practitioner prepa- ration program specializing in training mental health professionals committed to working with disadvantaged populations as an outﬂ ow of the mission of the College of Saint Elizabeth to promote and effect social justice and positive community change. This is the second doctoral program at the college, following a doctorate in educational leader- Submitted photo ship (Ed.D.), introduced in 2007. Dr. Thomas Barrett, coordinator of the CSE graduate programs in “The doctoral program at psychology, works with students during a spring 2013 class. Seated CSE builds on our already are Judi Amberg, ‘14, counseling psychology; Christina Burkardt, ‘14, fo- strong and well-respected under- rensic psychology and counseling; and Lisa Blazek Luisi, ‘14, graduate Submitted photo graduate and master’s programs program in mental health counseling. Katelyn Colman, a senior at Academy of the Holy Angels (AHA), in psychology,” said Dr. Thom- Demarest, traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in as Barrett, coordinator of CSE are skilled in psychotherapy, as- which 15 credits are complet- June as a part of Operation Smile’s Team Kinshasa 2013, an interna- graduate programs in psycholo- sessment, counseling, supervi- ed by students through required tional group of medical professionals and volunteers. During their gy. “We are honored to have the sion, teaching, consultation and courses in their master’s pro- 11-day stay, the group examined over 300 patients and performed opportunity to contribute signifi - program evaluation services in grams and transferred into the more than 115 surgeries. Katelyn’s job as a student volunteer was cantly both to our profession and community, forensic, agency and Psy.D. program. For more in- to educate the patients and their families about the importance the vibrant life of the college.” academic settings. Students ac- formation on the program, visit of oral hygiene and proper hand washing. In addition to seeing the As an intensive profession- quire doctoral education and www.cse.edu/psyd. patients through their surgeries Katelyn also enjoyed playing with al development program, the training with an emphasis on the Sponsored by the Sisters of the children and amusing them during what could be a frightening Psy.D. is designed to prepare stu- foundational value of social jus- Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Con- time. Upon her return to New Jersey, Katelyn reﬂ ected, “They dents for careers in the practice tice and a focus on empowering vent Station, CSE enrolls more were honestly the sweetest and most loving kids I have ever met. of counseling psychology, and is underserved populations. than 1,700 full- and part-time They all had a love of life and fun that I’ve never seen before and structured to allow graduates to The Psy.D. is a four year, full students in more than 25 under- I already miss them.” Operation Smile, which was co-founded in apply for licensure as psycholo- time, cohort-based program with graduate, 10 graduate and two 1982 by AHA alumna Kathy Soracco Magee, provides reconstruc- gists in New Jersey. Utilizing the courses being offered in the fall, doctoral degree programs. For tive surgery and related medical care for children born with facial practitioner-scholar model, the spring and summer. The curric- information about the college, deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate. Psy.D. trains practitioners who ulum consists of 88 credits of visit web site at www.cse.edu. 6 Back to School

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the help of the pastors, catechet- we will be rolling out the math are going to learn, the third col- to attend a Catholic school can ical department, and the edu- map. The math map will be dif- umn will be the skills they are be difficult. Why should parents Pathway cation department our religion ferent from any other curriculum going to learn, and the fourth opt to send their children to Continued from page 1 teachers. We may have a pub- in a public school because it will column is the assessment that is Catholic schools? take the SAT (Scholastic Assess- lisher who is interested in pub- be infused with Catholic values going to be used to assess stu- We are always trying to ment Test). lishing that map when it is fin- and the doctrine, which is really dents’ skills. Each teacher, over A: help parents with resources for ished; so that’s very exciting. At key. The math map looks like a the summer, is putting together Please explain “curriculum tuition. Sadly, sometimes they Q: the same time, each year we’re sheet of paper which is a graphic what they do in their classrooms mapping” and what it entails. are not always available. We going to roll out a curriculum organizer. The first column will in the first, second and third se- look for scholarships to help our map in a different academic sub- be the standards, the second col- mester in teaching math in each A: We hope to put together a students. We look for anyone ject. For example, July 1, 2014, umn is the content that students grade level. The first grade Grade K-12 religion map with who is a philanthropist to do- teachers are now doing this. All Legal Advertisement nate funds. We have programs they have to do is go to an 8x10 that are cutting edge and at the in. sheet of paper or go to a com- Fiscal Year 2014 Public Announcement same time, there are students puter sheet and write down what who want to learn and are inter- For Use By Diocese Offices in New Jersey they do. It is a risk-free exercise. ested in attending school. When The Archdiocese of Newark announced today that low cost, nutritious school meals and/or milk will be available to all children Whatever you’re doing, no one you have the environment plus enrolled in the Catholic schools listed below. In addition, meals and/or milk will be provided free or at a greatly reduced price to is wrong. Once they’re finished, the willingness of the student, children from households whose gross income is at or below the amounts listed on the household size and income scale which each teacher is going to come in appears below. Applications for Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk will be sent to the households of all children enrolled you have a very successful com- the month of October with their in the schools listed. bination which I would encour- 8x10 in. sheet of everything age people to invest in. I attend- they’re doing on their grade lev- EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014 ed Catholic school for almost el in mathematics. Teachers are (As announced by the United States Department of Agriculture) 16 years; Kindergarten through going to sit in county meetings FREE MEALS OR MILK graduate school. HOUSE- HOUSE- Reduced Price Meals with the first grade teachers of HOLD Annual Monthly Twice per Every Weekly HOLD Annual Monthly Twice per Every Weekly SIZE Month Two Weeks SIZE Month Two Weeks from every other school in the Q: “Lighting the Way” is 1 14,937 1,245 623 575 288 1 21,257 1,772 886 818 409 county. Whatever grade level moving away from a parish- 2 20,163 1,681 841 776 388 2 28,694 2,392 1,196 1,104 552 you are, you will sit at a round based school system to a more 3 25,389 2,116 1,058 977 489 3 36,131 3,011 1,506 1,390 695 table with 10 other teachers who regional model. How did you teach the same subject. There incorporate forming faithful 4 30,615 2,552 1,276 1,178 589 4 43,568 3,631 1,816 1,676 838 will be a facilitator whose job young people who may not be 5 35,841 2,987 1,494 1,379 690 5 51,005 4,251 2,126 1,962 981 is, at the end of the day, to cre- Catholic? 6 41,067 3,423 1,712 1,580 790 6 58,442 4,871 2,436 2,248 1,124 ate one map. There will be one 7 46,293 3,858 1,929 1,781 891 7 65,879 5,490 2,745 2,534 1,267 curriculum map for each coun- A: The doors are open to both 8 51,519 4,294 2,147 1,982 991 8 73,316 6,110 3,055 2,820 1,410 ty. The facilitators of the four Catholic and non-Catholic stu- Each Each dents. “Lighting the Way” gives Additional +5,226 +436 +218 +201 +101 Additional counties will get together and Household Household +7,437 +620 +310 +287 +144 us an opportunity to partner more Member Member put together one map for the en- tire archdiocese for each of the with our pastors as the spiritual Application forms are available at your child’s school and application can be made at any time during the school year. If a house- grade levels. That map will then leaders and laity who are go- hold member becomes unemployed, or the household size or income changes during the school year, parents are encouraged to be sent to each of the teachers ing to be involved with strategic contact the school so that all children receive the proper benefits. and if they all agree and approve planning and marketing, devel- For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: it, then on July 1 of each year opment, finance , budget and fa- names of all household members; household income received by each household member; type of income; frequency of income the map will be published on our cilities. It gives the opportunity such as weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, monthly or annually; and the signature and the last four digits of the social Web site. Every parent will be for a partnership to develop with security number of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct. able look at what their children the principal, pastor, schools of- The information provided by parents on the application will be kept confidential and will be used only for the purpose of are doing each semester in each fice and laity. In that way, we determining eligibility. subject area. The product is ex- can service all youngsters. Most cellent because you are looking of our youngsters, 93 percent, in The school will advise parents of their child’s eligibility within 10 working days of receipt of the application. Any parent dis- our schools are Catholic. There satisfied with the eligibility determination may contact the school to request an informal conference or may appeal the decision at the Common Core State Stan- by requesting a formal hearing. Parents may call the school for further information on the program. dards. But we are not meeting are pockets of schools that have the Common Core State Stan- non-Catholic students. We edu- Once determinations are completed, school officials are required to verify a minimum of three percent of the approved free and cate them because we are Catho- reduced price applications on file. dards or the state standards at all. We are Catholic schools; we are lic, not because they are. We are Foster children are eligible for free meals or free milk. Households receiving assistance under NJ SNAP (Food Stamp Program) exceeding the standards. That’s very pleased with our product. or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for their children will be notified of their eligibility for free benefits unless why you should send your child Alumni of Catholic schools are the household notifies the school that it chooses to decline benefits. Households receiving assistance under NJ SNAP or TANF thrilled with their education and should only submit an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by a specified date determined by the school. to a Catholic school. The product is excellent, but the process are the biggest supporters of the In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the is even better. Where teachers sit future of Catholic education. basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of down and talk to one another and Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals Q: You spent many years as a who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or share ideas. We have already teacher. How does your work in (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer started it. Once it’s done, teach- the classroom inform your work ers will be able to see what the on an administrative level? The following schools participate in one or more of the following School Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, other grades are doing. You can School Breakfast Program, After School Snack Program, Special Milk Program. make sure that when the student A: It gives me a great respect Name of School Town in which Name of School Town in which is learning, its spiraling which for teachers. I always think School is located School is located is important because then there that as an administrator and as Marist High School Bayonne St. Benedict Prep/St. Mary School Newark is growth. Every teacher in the a teacher, you must always re- St. Peter’s School Belleville St. Francis Newark archdiocese will be writing the member what it is to be on both St. Michael School Cranford St. Michael School Newark curriculum starting this year. We sides of the desk. A teacher has Our Lady Help of Christians School East Orange St. Vincent Academy Newark to remember what it’s like to St. Joseph School East Orange Good Shepherd Academy Nutley are having our first meeting in Our Lady of Czestochowa School Jersey City St. Joseph School Oradell October. Our assistant superin- be a student. A principal has Sacred Heart School Jersey City Visitation Academy Paramus tendent for curriculum, instruc- to know what it’s like to be a St. Aloysius Elementary Academy Jersey City Our Lady of Mercy School Park Ridge tion and assessment, Barbara teacher. You always have to St. Joseph School Jersey City St. Joseph the Carpenter School Roselle Dolan, is coordinating it. take into consideration every- St. Nicholas School Jersey City St. Batholomew Scotch Plains body you are affecting. You Saints Mary and Elizabeth Academy Linden St. Augustine School Union City Q: Many families are struggling have to communicate with ev- August 2013 $488.25 financially and paying for a child eryone clearly to provide for 7 Back to School

August 2013 Back to School 7 ICHS senior awarded silver medal in national competition MONTCLAIR—Madrid Smith, a senior at Immaculate Concep- tion High School (ICHS), received the silver medal at the 35th NAACP National ACT-SO Competition July 14 in Orlando, FL. Smith competed against thirty other students who were number one in their states in the oratory category. As a silver medal winner, he will receive $1,500 and a Galaxy Note 10.1 32GB Tablet. ACT-SO is the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientifi c Olympics year-long achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO includes 27 categories of competition in the sciences, hu- manities, business and performing and visual arts. More than 260,000 young people have participated from the program since its inception. The program, according to the organization’s Web site, “...is a student enrichment program that culminates in a local and national competition where students compete for awards, and prizes totaling over $50,000.” For more information about the NJ ACT-SO, visit http:// www.actsonewjersey.org/about/. “I’m proud I represented New Jersey so well and won it for my state,” Smith said. “ACT-SO has helped me tap into my talents of po- etry and oratory and developed them into great skills I shall continue to improve on throughout my life.”

Submitted photo Saint Joseph of the Palisades Elementary School, West New York, recently held a dedication ceremony for the school’s new play area, donated by the Mazzola Family of Franklin Lakes, and the new science lab, donated by Michael Licameli of Insync Outsourcing Corporation of Fairview. Both the play area and science lab were blessed by Most Rev. Manuel Cruz, left, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, seen here pre- senting a plaque to the Mazzola Family. Plaques were given to the benefactors in recognition of their generous donations that have assisted the school in its ongoing expansion of facilities and academic programs. For more information about Saint Joseph of the Palisades Elementary School, please contact the school offi ce at (201) 861-3327 or visit the Web site at www.stjosephpalisadeselem.com. them the highest standards of excellence infused tegrate technology into their subject area. with the Catholic faith. Q: Do you have any advice for parents that are Q: You have been in Catholic education for sending their children back to Catholic schools in many years. What are some changes that have the fall? brought to your attention? A: My advice to parents is to spend time with At Oratory Prep, there’s A: Technology is the biggest change. We’ve just your children, listen to them and enjoy them. It’s seen a video of a one-year-old that was given a very important that the child gets up in the morn- strength in numbers. book to read. He started tapping the book because ing and wants to go to school. I really believe We’re not just talking Geometry. It’s about 100% of grads attending he thought it was an iPad. He didn’t know to turn Catholic schools provide the right sort of envi- college, having earned almost four million dollars in scholarships. Or numbers like 1800—our average SAT score over the last three years. Or the page! You have to be aware of how the chil- ronment that is safe, academic and infused with 86% of our AP students scoring 3 or higher on their exams. dren are learning and you must be able to look at the faith. There’s not a better place for your child And then there’s 320—our student body for this school year—which the way you instruct. Instruction is no longer the to be. If it is a fi nancial burden, you may have to marks the third consecutive year of record enrollment at OP. As we sage on the stage but the guide on the side. As a look where your priorities are. Perhaps the cable continue to grow, we are committed to keeping our class sizes small, so teacher, yes, you have knowledge and you want bill can be a tuition bill and you could invest in our average class size of 14 is also an important number for us, as is our to share it but at the same time, you have to give my child’s future and livelihood. There are deci- 9:1 faculty/student ratio. It’s these numbers that enable us to develop young men of faith, intellect, and character. Our students learn and youngsters opportunities to be engaged and apply sions that parents have to make. A child going to a grow through an exceptional college preparatory program, a wide array the learning. Technology gives them the opportu- Catholic school will only pay dividends. of sports and activities, and meaningful service opportunities, all rooted nity for application and interaction with the teach- in the Roman Catholic tradition. Any other advice for the upcoming year? ers. Technology can never be used alone; it has to Q: And while we take pride in our numbers, our students be used a as a tool for instruction. The teacher is A: I would just have to say that if you are not en- will never feel like one. very important. Many of our schools are already rolled in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Fall 2013 Open House Schedule technologically literate. There are Smartboards in Newark, you are missing a wonderful experience. classrooms. Some schools have iPads and laptops. Sunday, October 6 • 1-3 p.m. There are different ways that technology is being Q: Have you had the opportunity to visit the Thursday, October 24 • 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. used right now. We are hoping that the “Lighting local Catholic schools? the Way” new confi guration the Schools Offi ce be- A: In September, I will start something called For more information, comes a service organization that provides more “Walk around Wednesdays” were I will walk call 908-273-5771, ext 1, email professional development for teachers to under- around one school in the morning and another in [email protected], stand what software is out there to help students the afternoon. That means on Thursdays, there or click here learn. We’re trying very hard to have teachers in- will be a lot of work on my desk!

Oratory Advocate online 3.9x8.indd 1 8/14/13 12:50 PM Doesn’t your child deserve a Higher Education? • Faith and Knowledge meet in many places. • The place that you can be certain of their meeting is in a Catholic School. Catholic High School • Parents and students are invited to witness the power of Admissions Exam (COOP) Faith and Knowledge at the Archdiocese of Newark Catholic for students entering high school Sept 2014 secondary school open houses. • The open houses provide an excellent opportunity to meet Friday, 8 November 2013 high school principals and representatives from our 28 schools, obtain informational materials, and learn about the www.coopexam.org admissions process and tuition assistance.

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See our schools College Fair Style FOR MORE INFORMATION at High School EXPO www.rcanschools.org September 24 call (973) 497-4258 7:00 pm - 8:30pm St. Nicholas School 118 Ferry Street, Jersey City September 25 7:00 pm - 8:30pm Visitation Academy 222 Farview Avenue, Paramus September 26 7:00 pm - 8:30pm Archdiocesan Center 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark Education for the Future, Faith for a Lifetime

The Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark welcome students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin. 9 Back to School

August 2013 Back to School 9 St. Bartholomew Academy introduces 1 to 1 Google Chromebook program SCOTCH PLAINS—Four from three school families, The program will begin Welcome Back to School! years ago, Saint Bartholomew the Academy has acquired 75 the 2013-2014 academic year Academy adopted the proj- Google Chromebooks, three with a series of orientation ect “Utilizing Technology’s security carts, and two cloud classes for the students and Hoboken Catholic Academy Potential” that embraced the printers to be used by the mid- continue with ongoing tech- 555 Seventh Street commitment to enhance the dle school students in all as- nology classes that utilize the learning and teaching process- pects of their education. Chromebook technology. Hoboken, NJ es through the use of technol- The Chromebooks will be Saint Bartholomew Acad- 201-963-9535 ogy, integrate technology into used by Academy students emy was founded in 1950. In the curriculum, and use tech- while they are in school, and 2000, the school was accredit- www.hobokencatholic.org nology to provide opportuni- while at home, the students ed by the Middle States Com- ties for collaborative learning. will be able to access their mission on Elementary Schools Since that project was work and thousands of appli- and is listed in their Direc- Back to School Nite launched, the school has un- cations from the “cloud” with tory of Accredited Schools th dergone major updates to its the use of Google Apps for Ed- (DOAS). The Academy earned Wednesday, Sept. 25 classroom equipment includ- ucation for which each student re-accreditation with the Mid- ing classroom SMARTBoards, will have a secure account. dles States Commission in mobile laptop labs and an up- The Chromebooks will allow 2010. Today the school has ap- dated computer lab. Updates students to view and interact proximately 225 students and to curriculum and activities with online content, watch is a thriving education institu- have also been made to sup- videos, use Google Docs for tion dedicated to academic ex- port the goals of the project. the writing process, and use cellence in a value-forming en- To further continue and en- supplementary online text- vironment. The school is under hance its commitment to using book material and activities. the direction of the Religious technology in the classroom, Students will use the chrome- Teachers Filippini, based in Saint Bartholomew Academy books’ high-defi nition web- Morristown. The Filippini or- has instituted a 1 to 1 Google cam to work collaboratively der is dedicated to the minis- Chromebook program for its on projects with students in try of education of youth and students in grades six through other schools, towns, states developing our children to be- eight. Funded by donations and countries. come the leaders of tomorrow. Caldwell College ranked best ‘return on investment’ CALDWELL —Caldwell granting institution; and return Scale’s 2013 College Value Re- College has been highly ranked on investment according to Pay- port. among the New Jersey colleges Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy providing the best return on in- To fi nd out more, visit vestment. Graduates from the http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/new-jersey. top 24 New Jersey schools listed For more information about Caldwell College, visit caldwell.edu. 227 Centre Street by AffordableCollegesOnline. 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10 Back to School August 2013 Saint Dominic Academy celebrates 135th anniversary year day, September 6. An Opening dents, giving them an advantage School Liturgy will take place over their peers when it comes on Friday, September 13 at 11 to high school, college and ca- a.m. at Saint Aloysius Parish on reer readiness.” (www.pltw.org) West Side Avenue. In July, SDA faculty mem- Saint Dominic Academy has ber Christina Manuel attended announced that it has adopted an intensive multi-day PLTW Project Lead the Way (PLTW) training session. In addition to and will begin offering cours- providing world-class STEM es in science, technology, engi- curricula to middle and high neering and math (STEM) for school schools, PLTW provides those students in the 7th and 8th ongoing, high-quality profes- grades. PLTW is the nation’s sional development training for leading provider of STEM curri- middle and high school teach- cula to middle and high schools ers so they can effectively im- with more than 5,300 programs plement—and teach—he en- in over 4,700 schools in all 50 gaging, hands-on, project-based states and Washington D.C. curriculum. The Academy will offer Saint Dominic Academy is PLTW’s Gateway to Technol- an independent, Catholic, col- ogy program that engages the lege preparatory school for girls natural curiosity and imagina- in grades 7-12, which has been tion of middle school students, empowering women for leader- while introducing them to en- ship in a global society for 135 Submitted photo gineering, robotics, computer years. Sponsored by the Sisters JERSEY CITY — When School will begin for the Sisters,” members of the sopho- modeling, and energy, among of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, school opens on September 5, newest and youngest members more class, who will assist fur- other STEM-related subjects. Saint Dominic Academy is root- 2013, Saint Dominic Academy of the Saint Dominic Academy ther with their orientation pro- “PLTW has a long history of ed in Christian values and em- (SDA) will be celebrating two community with an 8 a.m. ori- gram. Later in the morning, the successfully engaging students braces its richly diverse commu- momentous occasions; the be- entation breakfast for both stu- Academy will welcome trans- in STEM subjects,” said John nity of learners. ginning of its 135th anniversary dents and parents. At 8:30 a.m. fer students and then returning Seborowski, Academic Dean. For More information visit year and the opening of a 7th and the girls in 7th and 8th grade will students. Classes will begin of- “Saint Dominic Academy is www.stdominicacad.com and 8th grade program. be greeted by their SDA “Big fi cially for grades 7-12, on Fri- proud to offer PLTW to our stu- twitter @SaintDomAcademy.

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