Vol. 63 No. 1 The online community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark January 2014 Feature fi lm sheds light on homeless teens By Melissa McNally ter, I saw a world I have nev- appeal of “Gimme Shelter” is Editor er seen before. I felt like more universal. “This is defi nitely a people should be aware of this Catholic movie but it is a fi lm he new film place,” Krauss explained. for everyone. This is a movie “Gimme Shelter” He stayed in the shelter for for anyone who understands sheds light on a about a year, recording 200 hope and compassion. It’s also topic close to the hours of interviews and learn- about family,” Krauss said. heart of the Arch- ing about the girls and their As a filmmaker, he ex- dioceseT of Newark. The mov- backgrounds. Krauss came to plained, he is an observer and ie, in theatres January 24, fol- the realization that a feature being truthful to the story is of lows the plight of a homeless fi lm would be the result of all the utmost importance. “When teen mother who fi nds solace his research. The young moth- I started working with Sever- at Several Sources Shelters. ers had input on the script and al Sources Shelters four years The picture was fi lmed at a the main character “Apple” ago, I didn’t expect there to be shelter in Ramsey and features (portrayed by Vanessa Hud- a fi lm. All of the girls have di- a cameo from the organiza- gens) was inspired by a real verse backgrounds but they are tion’s founder Kathy DiFiore. person. all a bit wounded and broken. Many of the real life mothers “When I brought the script Kathy helps put them back to- and their children make guest back to Los Angeles, peo- gether again and restores their appearances in the fi lm. ple were enamored with it. dignity.” When Ron Krauss, director It surprised me how much The script’s pro-life mes- and writer of “Gimme Shel- people responded to a script sage and positive depictions ter,” fi rst met DiFiore, he felt about a young, homeless teen- of Catholic priests encouraged “the hand of God” put them age mother. I mean, we make the Archdiocese to make an together. “My fi lms are all ‘Transformers’ here.” exception to its policy of not driven by the human spirit. Although Several Sources When I fi rst visited the shel- is a Catholic organization, the Continued on page 2 Local high schools expand global view By Melissa McNally each of the next three years under Editor an agreement with China-based UC Education. AREA—To compete in an Queen of Peace Principal increasingly global economy, John Bellocchio believes that two archdiocesan high schools globalization is the future of edu- are expanding their internation- cation. “China will be at the fore- al reach. front of our new economy,” Bel- Lily Cunniff and Alexandra locchio explained. “As the world Alfonso, students at the Acade- becomes more global, Queen of my of Holy Angels, Demarest, Peace students will have an ad- visited China last summer to par- vantage after four years of expo- ticipate in the WEMUN Expo, a sition to Chinese culture.” model United Nation’s confer- The Chinese students already ence. The conference featured at the school have acclimated the best teenage delegates from “extremely well” according to all over the globe. the principal, and one has even At Queen of Peace High joined the football team. There School, North Arlington, there was a learning curve, however, are currently 17 students from “Our native students were very mainland China enrolled at the welcoming but Chinese culture Submitted photo school as part of an exchange is extremely reserved. Some of Theresa Young, left, moderator of the Academy of Holy Angel’s model UN team, is pictured with Junior program. Enrollments are to the students from China would Alexandra Alfonso, center, and Senior Lily Cunniff, right. The girls received an Honorable Mention swell as 25 more students from Award for their work representing Lebanon at last year’s Harvard Model United Nations Conference. China attend Queen of Peace in Continued on page 5 2 Our Archdiocese January 2014
world. The fi lm is a slice of providing education and ongo- life that says ‘don’t give up.’ ing support services. Feature fi lm I’m very moved and enthusi- In June of 1999, Sever- astic about this project and I al Sources Shelters became a Continued from page 1 am honored to be a part of it.” Non-Governmental Organiza- permitting commercial fi lming Krauss describes DiFio- tion (NGO) of the United Na- on its properties and scenes re as a “tough” defender of tions with Special Status. In were shot at Our Lady of Sor- life who genuinely loves her partnership with the United rows Parish in South Orange, work. “Kathy is an inspira- Nations Women’s Guild, Sev- said James Goodness, commu- tion. She shows people how eral Sources has helped needy nications director. to serve others and is so self- children throughout the world. The young mothers are less. I don’t know many peo- Several Sources currently viewed as outcasts and while ple like her. You can’t ques- operates four residential shel- living at the shelter, they fi nd a tion her faith. She does all of ters in New Jersey; a 24-hour safe haven. “The outside world her work for God. She has one national hotline for pregnant tells these girls that they don’t of the closest relationships to women and fi ve informative belong. At the shelter, they God I have ever seen,” he said. Web sites. Several Sourc- have a resting place to breathe “She’s working for God; that es opened a fi fth shelter, La- and think. They believe they touches me every day.” dies and Babies Rest, in New- can succeed and are accept- Over 20,000 babies have ark for inner city poor women ed with open arms. Kathy be- been saved through the efforts who are homeless and in need comes like a mother to them,” of the Several Sources Shel- of special, daytime help to get Krauss said. ters since DiFiore took the fi rst back on their feet. Although he is not Cath- pregnant teenager into her own Although DiFiore typically olic, the fi lmmaker believes home in 1981. According to forgoes publicity, she believed people everywhere understand the Several Sources Web site, the story of “Apple” and other compassion. “The world needs the organization’s mission is young pregnant girls needed to something like this movie. We “to save babies’ lives and shel- be told. “Society doesn’t real- need more kindness in this ter their young mothers” while ize what these young ladies go
Writer/Director Ron Krauss through. It’s a different culture hope to pregnant teens. It’s not now than when I fi rst start- only a pro-choice movie; it is a ed (Several Sources) 30 years pro-love and pro-family mov- ago,” she explained. ie. The message is that God has DiFiore took pains to en- love for all of us, both the sinner sure that the young women and the saint. People want to go did not feel exploited or felt to a movie and feel good.” forced to discuss their experi- DiFiore also hopes the ences. “Ron was exceptional. movie inspires people to be He has such a caring, gentle more involved and volunteer and loving humanitarian na- at crisis pregnancy shelters. ture. When he fi rst visited the “We need more shelters. I hope girls, they knew he was go- people start pantries for young ing be their champion. He be- mothers at their churches. We came a member of the family send care packages through- instantaneously. The girls real- out the country for moms. It ly opened up to him,” she said. takes little effort to save a ba- Although “Gimme Shelter” by’s life. Some girls are get- is geared to a wide audience, ting into tough situations and DiFiore believes the Catholic don’t know where to fi nd help. message is still being heard. “I Hopefully, the fi lm lets these think the fi lm is a multifaceted, young women know we are multi-layered movie that gives here for them.”
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Is Not a Sport
Super Bowl sparks human Super BBowl 2014
Human slavery – also known as human trafficking is still happening today! trafficking awareness AREA-—New Jersey is only Governor Chris Christie and New Jersey during the upcoming An estimated 21 million people, including children as young as age five, weeks away from hosting Super Acting Attorney General John Super Bowl 2014. The coalition are trafficked for commercial sex or forced labor across our world today.
Bowl XLVIII Feb. 2 at Metlife J. Hoffman have made an- will work with volunteers to ap- Large sporting events, such as the Super Bowl, are knownn to provide a Stadium, East Rutherford. This ti-trafficking preparations a pri- proach motels before the Super lucrative market for human traffickers. During the days leading up to the incredible opportunity also brings ority on every level. The state Bowl and offer them free bars of Super Bowl event, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Authorities many challenges. While the state has secured the services of the soap with the National Human welcomes people from around Say Something School Assem- Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373- will conduct surveilllance operations in an attempt to prevent human traffickers from conducting their “business.” the world, not all of them come bly Program. The program will 7888). Motel staff will be given with good intentions. help raise awareness about hu- posters with photos of missing Faith communities and many civil society groups have been active Past Super Bowls have shown man trafficking among children children for the front desk and educating hotel staff and the wider public about human trafficking. that human trafficking activi- in grades 6 through 12. brochures for maid’s carts. It is our hope and prayer that Super Bowl XLVIII ty will be on the rise during the Say Something is a fast- The S.O.A.P. project is car- will be a Big Win in our nation’s efforts to end Human Trafficking. weeks surrounding the event. paced, interactive program de- ried out by local volunteers Law enforcement from Indianap- signed to inform students, and during a one-day training and olis, IN, and New Orleans, LA, prepare them to take action. Say mobilization effort. Two train- the two most recent Super Bowl Something has tools and oppor- ings will be held Jan. 25 at Prayer of the hosts, say that not only will there tunities to help students get in- North Jersey Vineyard Church, be a rise in prostitution, both un- volved. Students are challenged 370 North St., Teterboro, Faithful for derage and otherwise, but there to empower, protect and encour- from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Jan. - Gen Cassani, SSND will be a significant increase in age one another. 26 from 10 a.m-3 p.m. at The Super Bowl recruitment of teenage boys and The NJ Coalition Against Jewish Federation of North- Sunday O God, our words cannot express what our minds girls as well. Human Trafficking is partnering ern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower It is estimated that, some 21 with S.O.A.P (Save Our Adoles- Dr., Paramus. To register, visit can barely comprehend and our hearts feel when we million people throughout the cents from Prostitution) to help www.soapnj.eventbrite.com. hear of children and adults deceived and world—including children as provide support to victims of hu- For more information, visit transported to unknown places for purposes of young as age five—are trafficked man trafficking who may be in www.njhumantrafficking.org. Loving God, as our nation sexual exploitattion and foforced labor because of for commercial sex or forced la- celebrates the annual Super human greed. bor. Large sporting events such Bowl event, we pray for those as the Super Bowl are known to NJ Catholic Young Adult Conference Our hearts are saddened and our spirits angry that men, women and children for provide a lucrative market for The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, in partnership their dignity and rights are being transgressed human traffickers. This year is whom the Super Bowl means with the Dioceses of Metuchen, Trenton and Camden, will be through threatss, deception and force. We cry out the first time that January has abuse, exploitation, and hosting the first NJ Catholic Young Adult Conference—“Coura- against the degrading practice of trafficking and pray been designated as Human Traf- entrapment. geous: Do not Conform to the Standards of this Age”—on Satur- for it to end. ficking Prevention Month by the day, Jan. 25 at Saint John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars state. Lane, Piscataway. For all vulnerable victims of During the days leading up Strengthen the fragile-spirited and broken-hearted. The conference is designed to provide young adults with an human trafficking, and to the Super Bowl, federal, state Make real your ppromises to fill these sisters and opportunity to experience the presence of God, grow in their domestic abuse, we pray… and local law enforcement au- knowledge of the faith, take ownership of the Gospel message, brothers with a love that is tender and good and thorities will be conducting and celebrate their Catholic identity; with the intent to spark the send the exploiters awayy empty-handed. surveillance operations in an flame that they can take back to their local parish and work with attempt to prevent human traf- other young adults. Give us the wisdom and courage to stand in fickers from conducting -busi Similar to World Youth Day, the conference will feature a spe- ness, and to assist the victims of solidarity with them, thaat together we will find ways cial Catechetical Hour given by various bishops from throughout to the freedom that is your gift to all of us. Amen. trafficking. our state for young adults to learn, dialogue and pray with local Catholic Charities of the Church leaders. Workshop topics include: “Single? No Problem!” Archdiocese of Newark served ; “Be Courageous”; “Be a Good Builder”; “Faith is Sweaty”; and Trafficking Information & Referral Hotline 1‐888‐3773‐7888 for many years as part of the “¿Ahora Qué?” (Spanish workshop). NJ Anti-Trafficking Initiative Visit http://www.diometuchen.org/yaconference for more to rescue victims seeking to flee information. their captors. The New Jersey Catholic Conference and the Archdiocese of Newark’s Hu- CAN YOU HELP SAVE Thinking about a will? man Concerns Office have been involved with the NJ Coalition A PREBORN CHILD? against Human Trafficking. “Baby Lily” was saved from Request a free Wills Kit from CRS. Faithful from across the area abortion and born on 10/22/13. We struggle must continue to be vigilant in to keep our prolife shelters open to provide Learn what you need to know identifying and saving victims a choice for over 300 pregnant women who before you see an attorney. of trafficking. call our hotline monthly. Your contributions The coalition is organizing can help save many of God’s innocent a number of mobilization pro- preborn children.” grams to raise awareness and Kathy DiFiore-Founder 1-888-277-7575 ext. 7262 provide support to victims of human trafficking. The NJ- Hu Several Sources Shelters CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES man Trafficking Awareness Day P.O. Box 157 • Ramsey, NJ 07446 Program will take place Jan. 15 Giving hope to a world of need. at the Bergen Performing Arts 201-825-7277 Center, 30 North Van Brunt St., Visit our websites: Englewood, at 7 p.m. www.severalsources.net • www.chastitycall.org 4 USA & World News January 2014
USCCB Bishop to visit the Middle National Migration Week 2014 East, support continued peace talks WASHINGTON D.C.—National Mi- broken immigration system in 2014,” he gration Week will be observed in dioceses said. “The passage of immigration reform WASHINGTON D.C.—Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, chair- around the country Jan. 5-11. The theme would protect millions of immigrants who man of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, will visit is “Out of the Darkness,” and echoes the otherwise face deportation, detention, and the Middle East Jan. 6-17 in support of the local Church and peace talks in the fi gurative darkness undocumented immi- family separation. Catholics across the region. grants, children, refugees and victims of nation can play an instrumental role in Expressing solidarity with those countries seeking peace in many areas of the human traffi cking must face when their achieving this important goal.” world, Bishop Pates echoed the words of Pope Francis in his Urbi et Orbi mes- ability to live out their lives is severely Information on how Catholics can join sage, particularly addressing the violence faced in Syria, the Central African Re- restricted, often due to violence and ex- Migration and Refugee Services’ efforts to public, South Sudan and the Holy Land. ploitation. call on Congress to pass fair and compre- “Too many lives have been shattered in recent times by the confl ict in Syria, During the week, Catholics are called hensive immigration reform can be found fueling hatred and vengeance,” Pope Francis said. “Let us never lose the courage to participate through prayer and action to at www.justiceforimmigrants.org. of prayer! The courage to say: Lord, grant your peace to Syria and to the whole try and ease the struggles of immigrants, Goals of the campaign are to provide a world. And I also invite non-believers to desire peace with that yearning that migrants and vulnerable populations and path to citizenship for undocumented per- makes the heart grow: all united, either by prayer or by desire. But all of us, for to refl ect on the Church’s obligation to sons in the country; preserve family unity peace.” welcome the stranger. as a cornerstone of our national immigra- “As I prepare to make a solidarity visit to the Middle East in support of the lo- “It is our call as the Church to bring the tion system; provide legal paths for low- cal Church caught in the midst of regional confl icts, I recall in a special way our light of Christ to these populations, banish skilled immigrant workers to come and Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Christmas message in which he invoked the ‘Prince of the darkness, and help to bring them from work in the United States; restore due pro- Peace’ to lead people to give up their arms and ‘undertake the path of dialogue,’ ” the margins of society to its center,” said cess protections to immigration enforce- Bishop Pates said. “In addition to a special concern for the Church and People of Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, M.Sp.S., auxil- ment policies; and address the root caus- Syria, Egypt, Israel and Palestine, we remain deeply concerned for South Sudan, iary bishop of Seattle and chairman of the es of migration caused by persecution and the Central African Republic and all places that do not know God’s peace.” U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (US- economic disparity. In Israel and Palestine, he will attend a meeting of the Coordination of Epis- CCB) Committee on Migration. “During The observance of National Migration copal Conferences in Support of the Church in the Holy Land. The Holy Land National Migration Week, we should not Week was launched over a quarter century Coordination consists of representatives of Catholic bishops’ conferences of Eu- only pray for those who are marginalized ago by the U.S. bishops to give Catholics rope, North America, and South Africa. The group will hold sessions and make but also advocate that protections are pro- an opportunity to see the wide diversity of visits: to understand the social, political and ecclesial realities of the Holy Land; vided to them, for they need them most.” peoples in the Church and the ministries to advocate more effectively for justice and peace; to support the efforts of the Bishop Elizondo cited immigration serving them. local Church especially through the work of Catholic agencies; and to support reform legislation, currently pending Educational materials and other re- the mission of the Apostolic Nuncio especially regarding fundamental and basic in Congress, as an example of how the sources for National Migration Week can agreements. Church and advocates can assist vulnera- be found at www.usccb.org/about/migra- More information on the work of the Committee on International Justice and ble migrants and their families. tion-and-refugee-services/national-migra- Peace can be found at: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-digni- “Congress must act on reforming our tion-week. ty/global-issues/middle-east/israel-palestine/index.cfm. Art exhibit remembers Haiti earthquake CALDWELL—The Visceg- the centerpiece of visual culture lia Gallery at Caldwell College for faculty, staff and students at will present “Haiti 01-12-2010 Caldwell College and the sur- We Remember,” an art exhibi- rounding community. It is also tion commemorating the four- the proving grounds for students year anniversary of the devas- earning a bachelor’s degree and tating earthquake that shook bachelor of fi ne arts degree in the island nation. The exhibit is the art department. Three to four curated by West Orange-based exhibitions per year presenting a artist Jean Claude Dominique, wide variety of works in all me- a member of Haitian-born artist dia from both nationally and re- group “Ayitistik.” gionally recognized artists are The gallery will be open offered. Monday through Friday from The primary goal of exhibi- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 2-5 tion content is education. Work p.m. and by appointment. An by contemporary artists as well opening reception will be held as historical and cultural art and Jan. 12 from 3–7 p.m. For all ap- artifacts are featured together pointments, call Dominique at with panel discussions to exam- (862) 250-4393. ine the exhibition’s purpose. Fre- According to Catholic News quently featured subjects engage Service, the earthquake claimed discussion on current issues in 316,000 lives while displacing the arts or address key aspects of an estimated 1.5 million people. the art department’s curriculum. “Haiti 01-12-2010 We Remem- This format not only highlights ber” honors a country hit by a the concerns presented in the art- catastrophe and is a reminder of work, but broadens individual how much needs to be done to “Mother and Child” by Jean P. Blaise viewpoints by emphasizing the prevent such a disaster from oc- ists; Jerry M.C. Georges, Jean P. works confront hardships and al sculptures, the exhibition of- relevancy of visual art to both curring at such a magnitude in Blaise, Mona Coichy Haigler, the unsettled aftermath of the fers an honest and compelling students and the community. In the future. Jean Richard Coachy, Francis- event. Consisting of more than response to Haiti’s ongoing pre- this way the gallery offers a wide Dominique’s work is fea- co Gervais and Joseph Tho- 30 works, including painting, dicament. range of visual media and exhibi- tured along with “Ayitistik” art- ny Moise. Their powerful art- mixed-media, collage and met- The Visceglia Art Gallery is tions that serve a broad audience. Special to January 2014 Catholic Schools Week January 26th - February 1st, 2014
Local high schools The duo was awarded Hon- Continued from page 1 orable Mention for their work not speak when spoken to. All representing Lebanon in the Dis- the students eventually learned armament and International Se- about each other’s culture.” curity Committee at this year’s The high school has been Harvard Model United Nations asked to prepare to send admin- Conference held in Boston, MA. istrators to China early next fall In recognition of their achieve- to assist in the recruitment, and ment, Alexandra and Lily applied Seton Hall University’s School and were accepted to College of Diplomacy has an interest in Apprentice’s All-American mod- the program. The Chinese stu- el United Nations team and trav- dents live with host families in eled to Beijing this past August. the area and international co- Holy Angels’ model UN trav- operation seminars are being els every year to compete in Har- planned to help the Chinese stu- vard’s conference. Both Lily and dents acclimate to American Alexandra were both “shocked” youth culture. that they were accepted on the During their 14-day trip to All-American team. the Far East, Holy Angels stu- “Harvard was my fi rst mod- dents Lily and Alexandra went el UN conference,” Alexandra on a sight-seeing tour of Beijing recalled. “I was lucky to have prior to the competition. “China someone as experienced as Lily was beautiful,” Alexandra ex- as my partner. After the confer- plained. “I was completely tak- ence, I realized that I was really en aback by the food, scenery dedicated to model UN and help- and culture. We visited the Great ing other countries in the future. Wall of China, went to the silk We were very excited that we Submitted photo market and witnessed a tradi- made the All-American team and Margaret Farrell, International Program director at Queen of Peace High School, helps Chinese stu- tional tea ceremony.” got to visit China.” dents acclimate to American culture during their stay. Lily had preconceived no- The All-American team is tions of China before her jour- comprised of students recognized and talking. It acknowledges this present for realistic effect. “It gether for what matters most in ney. “I fl ew into China with as the best model UN delegates teenage sense of invincibility. It was terrifying but fun,” she re- the world.” about 10 surgical face masks in the United States. The Amer- never gets boring. The real Unit- called. Like Alexandra, Lily would because everyone told me about ican team took eight out of 13 ed Nations wishes it could work Although the conference was like to pursue a career in interna- the smog,” she recalled. “I also gavels and Lily and Alex shared like model UN,” Lily exclaimed. “intense” according to Lily, the tional relations. Since her trip to heard that there are several the award for best delegate. During the WEMUN Expo, students bonded with groups China, Lily participated in Yale things you cannot say in public Lily’s appearance at the Har- Alexandra represented Kuwait in from all over the world, includ- Model Government Europe and while in the country. However, vard conference was only her a developmental committee that ing Denmark, India, Korea and fl ew to Budapest, Hungary, to I never thought I was in dan- third time in competition. “I felt was tasked with fi nding solu- Japan. compete in their conference last ger while there. I didn’t even so inadequate,” she recalled. tions for natural disasters. “I had “I made friends with a lot of November. wear a face mask. We toured “There were other kids that have to take Kuwait’s stance on issues the different teams,” Alexandra “Model UN has enhanced the the old city in Beijing which is competed before and received so and had to ally myself with coun- said. “It was interesting to see weapons I have at my dispos- persevered in antiquity and has many awards.” tries that are allies with Kuwait that we are all so similar despite al and I feel more mature,” Lily no skyscrapers. Our group had Although the prospect of fac- in real life. You really learn a lot our different cultures. We ex- said. “I defi nitely want to pursue bright red shirts on with a sign ing a room full of people may be about your country,” she said. changed numbers and Facebook foreign business or foreign poli- that said ‘All-American.’ We felt daunting to some, Lily has al- Lily, who was the only Amer- pages, even though Facebook cy. I want to travel everywhere. like celebrities; everyone want- ways loved “arguing with peo- ican delegate in her committee, is blocked in certain countries. Model UN prepares you for the ed to take a picture with us.” ple,” public speaking and engag- had to tackle the military use of I still communicate with some future.” Lily did break one rule while ing in political debate. children. During the Expo, there of them and it’s nice to see how Engaging in dialogue with in China. “I was told not to eat “Model UN is an incredible was ongoing civil unrest in Syr- everyone is doing. Even though other cultures is essential for the food from street vendors but I ate outlet for me. It gives me such a ia. At the model UN conference, model UN is not real, you still future, according to Bellocchio. deep fried cicadas on a stick. I’m teenage rush to solve world hun- delegates representing Syria had work together and try to solve “Whether you agree with global- still here so I guess it was OK.” ger in three days just by typing “armed” guards with faux rifl es problems. You learn to come to- ization or not—it is here.” 6 Catholic Schools Week January 2014 Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week ELIZABETH—Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy joins with schools in the Archdiocese of Newark and across the country to cel- ebrate Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26 –Feb. 1. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual event with the theme “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” It reminds us that schools are communities, small families in their own right, which are also members of the larger communi- ty of home, Church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. Activities for Catholic Schools Week at the Academy will begin Jan. 25 with an annual Family Pasta Night in the school cafeteria. This year will include also include a karaoke night. The school will revisit last year’s activity of a real-life wax museum. Students from grades 6 through 8 will portray someone they admire in the Bible throughout history. While in costume, the youngsters prepare dia- logue to tell visitors who they are, what they have done and other interesting facts. Several new activities will be featured during Catholic Schools Week. “Broadway at Our Lady of Guadalupe” will include one-act plays written by students based on novels the students have read. “Famous Character Day” will permit students at all levels to high- light favorite characters from their readings. Also, students will be given the opportunity to perform in a school talent show followed by an ice-cream social. Throughout the week, the Early Act Club, spon- sored for the school by the Elizabeth Rotary, will have a pretzel sale with proceeds benefi ting the school fund. Submitted photo Catholic Schools Week will conclude with a Mass on Friday, Jan. The second grade classes of Saint John the Apostle School, Clark, recently participated in an outreach 31. The date coincides with the Feast of Saint John Bosco, founder program that provided toys for children of their food pantry families. The school was named a National of the Salesian order. Salesian priests staff Saint Anthony Parish in Blue Ribbon School in 2011 and is accredited by the Middle States Association. Sister Donna Marie which Our Lady of Guadalupe is located. O’Brien, O.P., is principal of Saint John the Apostle School. For more information, visit www.sjanj.org.
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Visitation Academy Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Submitted photo Paramus Tena y Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy will portray noted historical (201) 567-6491 figures such as Julius Caesar, right, at a “wax museum” during (201) 262-6067 Catholic Schools Week. January 2014 Catholic Schools Week 7 STEM program introduced at IHA Caldwell College accepting applications WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP—Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) is introducing an accelerated STEM program for academical- for pre-college summer experience ly qualifi ed students for the 2014-15 school year. CALDWELL—Caldwell College is current- dures in the operating room while conversing with STEM is an acronym for the fi elds of study in the disciplines of ly accepting applications for its Summer College doctors, nurses and technicians. Students visit the science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM@theheart at Caldwell (SCAC) program. The college is re- Essex County Environmental Center and Genesis will include more than those disciplines; the program’s core focuses cruiting high school students who are interested in Farms in Blairstown where they will learn about on the four C’s: communication, creativity, collaboration and critical math, science, technology and medicine and are global environmental challenges. thinking. entering their senior year of high school in the fall SCAC students will have the opportunity to be- With IHA’s liberal arts education and commitment to Christian of 2014. SCAC is designed for fi rst generation col- come certifi ed in hands-on cardiopulmonary res- values, STEM students will use world language, social studies, lan- lege students and will be held on the campus from cue (CPR) training and to learn the proper use guage arts and science to understand the world they live in; math and July 13 through Aug. 1, 2014. of an automated external defi brillator, a portable technology to harness, chronicle, and make sense of that informa- Information sessions about SCAC will be held electronic device that allows the heart to reestab- tion; and critical thinking skills to engineer solutions for the better- on March 5, 2014 at 7 p.m. and March 15, 2014 at lish an effective rhythm. ment of the human experience. 11 a.m. on Caldwell’s campus. Interested students must meet the following The program will offer challenging courses with the fl exibility to This pre-college program gives eligible stu- criteria: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; focus on a particular interest, an alumnae partnership program that dents the chance to earn three college credits while must be a New Jersey resident high school senior links STEM students with mentors in their fi elds of interest, an all-fe- studying biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, en- in fall 2014; must be the fi rst generation college male environment, a special cohort project and outside competitions vironmental science, green reactions, medicine and student (neither parent has earned a four-year col- to encourage student-centered learning and additional after-school vectors. Students will utilize state-of-the-art tech- lege degree); must have a 3.0 or better high school extracurricular offerings. nology for project based learning. Small groups GPA; Must have 3 years of high school science, in- A potential STEM course sequence and the application are avail- will participate within collaborative units to work cluding biology and chemistry and 3 years of high able at www.ihahs.com/STEM. For more information or questions on 3-D printing to design and produce an object for school math including algebra and geometry. about the application process, call Kelly Tweed at (201) 445-6800, their fi nal project. There is no cost to the student. Funding is pro- ext. 112 or e-mail [email protected]. SCAC also includes programs on SAT test tak- vided from the U.S. Department of Education Col- ing strategies, scholarship exploration, college lege Access Challenge Grant through the NJ Com- search, fi nancial aid, careers and more. mission on Higher Education. Students will experience campus life while liv- Applications will be taken until April 5, 2014. ing in the residence hall. They will go on fi eld trips Program admission is determined through review to area sites, including the Liberty Science Center, of completed applications, essay, transcript and a Notre Dame where they will participate in an Interactive The- letter of recommendation from a science or math ater and attend the “Live From...” program, which teacher or school counselor. To fi nd out more, vis- Interparochial Academy offers an opportunity to watch live surgical proce- it www.caldwell.edu/scac or call (973) 618-3385. SDA senior honored JERSEY CITY—Saint Dom- recognizing their accomplish- inic Academy Head of School ments, as well as the key role Barbara Griffi n has announced their schools play in their aca- that Enakshi Das of Jersey City demic development, is vital to has been named a Commended the advancement of education- Student in the 2014 National al excellence in our nation. We Merit Scholarship Program. 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Before and After Care Available 312 First Street, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 “These students represent a (201) 947-5262 valuable national resource; Call 201-262-0300 • www.assumptionacad.org 8 Catholic Schools Week January 2014 Cold night, warm hearts: SJR students sleep out for Covenant House MONTVALE—It is one thing and John Asselta, director of the to read about homelessness, but performing arts program. quite another to actually sleep on “It was a great learning experi- the streets—if only for a single ence,” said Principal Barry Don- night—especially in the middle nelly, “but also a very diffi cult of the winter. one. It’s important for all of us to On Nov. 25, 53 Saint Joseph remember that there are people, Regional High School students especially children, who through did just that. Working in con- no fault of their own, are forced junction with Covenant House, to live on the streets. It was very they slept outside on the lawn gratifying to see so many of our Submitted photo in front of the school building students sacrifi ce their own com- Over 50 Saint Joseph Regional High School students slept outside in the cold to raise money for fort for the benefi t of others no in temperatures that hovered be- Covenant House. In 1989, Covenant House began its work in New Jersey by providing basic services low freezing in a symbolic show older than themselves.” to homeless youth on the streets of Newark and Atlantic City. of solidarity with the homeless The evening began with a who sleep outside every night. In Mass in the school chapel, cel- solute respect and unconditional their sleeping bags, and made ing wind or uncomfortable from the process, through friends and ebrated by Father Bob Stagg of love, to help suffering homeless their way outside for a long the hard ground. For this night, family members who pledged to the Church of the Presentation, kids, and to protect and safe- night in the cold. By 6:30 a.m. our little inconveniences didn’t support their efforts, Saint Jo- Upper Saddle River. Follow- guard all children in need.” the next morning, everyone was seem as bad as they would have seph students raised $20,000 to ing Mass, students heard from Students and residents met more than ready to return to the normally felt, knowing that, but benefi t Covenant House and its two Covenant House residents in small groups to share their warmth of the school building for the grace of God, our lives programs to help homeless teens about their lives and the impact concerns and experiences in a after experiencing, fi rst hand, could have been just like theirs.” and young adults. The effort was the organization has had on them less formal setting. And around the challenges of being out in the Sophomores Nick Carami- coordinated by Deacon Joe Sis- in fulfi lling its mission to serve 11:30 p.m., everyone was giv- cold all night. co and Jeff Chimenti described co, director of campus ministry, “….all God’s children with ab- en a cardboard box, grabbed “The stories we heard from the night as “cold but meaning- the Covenant House residents ful. We learned what it was truly were painful to hear, yet they like to be less fortunate, and that put things in perspective re- will help us to appreciate our Immaculate Conception High School garding our own lives,” Assel- lives that much more.” Class- ta said. “Their stories stayed in mate Chris Cheeseman agreed: our minds throughout the night “This night has helped me real- honors Cardinal Th eodore E. McCarrick when we felt cold from the chill- ize how truly lucky I am.” Benedictine Academy hosts basketball tournament ELIZABETH—Benedictine Academy, along with the Benedic- tine Academy Parents Association, hosted the “Dr. Rose Marie Batt- aglia Christmas Basketball Tournament” Dec. 26- 29. Girls’ var- sity and junior varsity basketball teams from 12 New Jersey high schools, competed for championship titles at the event. The Tournament is named for Dr. Rose Marie Battaglia, who coached at Benedictine Academy team from 1954-58. Her record during her tenure at the all-female Catholic college prep high school was 36-4. The 1954-55 varsity basketball team was undefeated, with Submitted photo a 12-0 record. Standing, left to right, Sal Davino, ICHS seniors Taryn Waynick and Madrid Smith, Principal Jo Ann Degnan, James Madison High School of Madison, won the fi rst place Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and David Mandelbaum. Seated are John Swift, ICHS Class of 1953, Anne Varsity Tournament Green Division championship title on Decem- ber 29, defeating David Brearley High School, Kenilworth (second Estabrook, Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Sister Thomas Mary Salerno S.C., and Rev. Msgr. Richard F. Groncki. place - Green Division), 37-15. Saint Vincent Academy, Newark, On Dec. 11, Immaculate Conception High “God is my teacher.” In accepting the award the placed third in the Green Division, beating Mary Help of Chris- School, Montclair, celebrated the leadership and cardinal said, “It’s a great honor, I wish I deserved tians Academy (fourth place) of North Haledon, 40-31. Snyder High vision of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of it.” He then thanked all present for their commit- School from Jersey City won fi fth place in the Green Division, beat- Washington D.C., at The Grove in Cedar Grove. ment to education, especially Principal Jo Ann De- ing North 13th Street High School, Newark, 44-13. Cardinal McCarrick was Archbishop of Newark gnan and her faculty for the accomplishments re- The White Division tournament games on Dec. 29 saw East Side from 1986-2000.The event was attended by the fl ected in the student speeches and video shared High School, Newark, squeak by Benedictine Academy in an excit- cardinal’s friends and prominent supporters of throughout the evening. The Cardinal discussed ing contest with a score of 28-27, earning that Division’s Champi- his work as well as Immaculate Conception High his recent trip to the Philippines with Catholic Re- onship Title. East Side and Benedictine Academy earned fi rst and School board members, faculty, students, parents lief Services. He described the devastation and second place respectively in the White Division. and alumni. Cardinal McCarrick was given the asked the audience to remember the island people Elizabeth High School’s Junior Varsity team placed first Moriah Award for “…his exemplary leadership in in their prayers. One of the student speakers, junior during the JV Championship game portion of the tournament, Catholic education and for his constant belief in Zedric Pastelero, mentioned his Filipino heritage defeating Benedictine Academy 40-28. JV teams from David and support of those of us in the schools.” Rough- during his talk and expressed his gratitude for the Brearley and North 13th Street High Schools also competed in ly translated, the Hebrew word “moriah” means safety of members of his family. the JV Tournament. January 2014 Catholic Schools Week 9
Transfiguration Academy, Bergenfield, will once again compete in National Engineers Week Foundation’s Future City competition January 18. The academy has participated in the com- petition for the past seven years. At last year’s regional competition at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, the Transfiguration team was award- ed eighth place. It was the Academy’s third consecutive year in the top ten. Pictured are Sal Tralongo, principal, and Betsy Walker, computer science and engineering & technology teacher, with last year’s winning team of, left to right, Yashaar Hifizka, Dustin Aujero and Rueben Mejia. Students from grades six through eight participate in the national, project-based learning experience to imagine, design and build cities of the future. For more information about the com- petition, visit http://futurecity.org. “The competi- tion brings together all the disciplines we teach during classes: math, science, art, language-arts; it is a cross-curricular challenge. The project integrates all disciplines into a hands-on presen- tation,” Tralongo said. Transfiguration Academy elementary school is fully accredited by the Middle States Submitted photo Association of Schools. For more information, visit http://www.transfigurationacademy.org. Seniors Sabrina Paula, left, and Taylor Siebel, right, from Saint Dominic Academy in Jersey City have been named to the presti- Oratory Preparatory School, gious All-State Team by the New Jersey Cheerleading and Dance Summit, once again par- Coaches Association. Sabrina and Taylor were selected out of 44 ticipated in the “Light the candidates from across the state. The application included a cheer- Night Walk” to benefit the ing/dance biography and a three-minute video. They were honored Leukemia and Lymphoma Dec. 15 at a brunch at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, East Society (LLS) Oct. 19 at Princeton, and will be formally presented at the New Jersey Cheer Verona Park in Verona. The and Dance State Championships at Sun National Bank Center, school’s team, “Marzella’s Trenton, on March 2. The New Jersey Cheerleading and Dance Members” had over 70 Coaches Association (NJCDCA) Inc., formally known as NJCCA, is walkers who participated in a 501C-3 non-profit organization, founded in 1991, to foster safety, raising funds for the LLS. sportsmanship, education and support to all who are involved in The team raised $18,300 cheerleading and dance in the state. which was the third highest total in New Jersey in the Friends and Family Division. Two years ago Brandon and Tyler Bongo, Class of Submitted photo ROSELLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2013, were co-captains and formed the Oratory Team,” Marzella’s Members” in honor of Joseph Marzella, Class of 2014, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in May 2011. This year, Joseph, left, was the captain of the Oratory Prep team, and several students led grade- specific teams. LLS is the world’s largest vol- untary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. GREAT STUDENTS The LLS “Light the Night Walk” funds lifesaving research in pursuit of its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. GOING PLACES Recent Grads Now Studying at CORNELL, NORTHWESTERN, EMORY, RUTGERS, BOSTON COLLEGE, WEST POINT & NAVY, SETON HALL, NJIT, PENN STATE, FORDHAM, LACORDAIRE ACADEMY and other top tier colleges Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell, NJ. Serving Co-ed Prek ( four years old) through 8 • All-girls 9-12 Small classes promoting Excellence in Academics
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ARCHDIOCESAN Reverend Christopher R. effective Jan. 15, 2014. AGENCY MINISTRY Panlilio, Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Hoboken, Reverend Ireneusz Pierzchala, Obituaries Reverend Monsignor Edward has been appointed Pastor Parochial Vicar of St. Theresa of G. Bradley, Director of Ministry effective Feb. 1, 2014. the Child Jesus Parish, Linden, has to Retired Priests, has also been been appointed Parochial Vicar of appointed Acting Executive Reverend Jose Helber St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Sister Ruth Phillips, Sister Regina Director of Clergy Personnel for Victoria, Parochial Vicar Our Lady Lyndhurst, effective Jan. 15, 2014. the Archdiocese of Newark for of the Lake Parish, Verona, has been S.S.N.D. Martin, S.C. an interim period, appointed Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Reverend John J. Prada, Mass of Christian Burial Mass of Christina Burial effective immediately. Jersey City, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Star of was celebrated Jan. 4 in, was celebrated Dec. 28 at the Sea and St. Andrew Parishes, A A DEANS Reverend James A. Worth, Bayonne, has been appointed Wilton, CT, for Sister Ruth Saint Helen Parish, Parochial Vicar of St. James Parish, Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul, Phillips, S.S.N.D., Rahway, for Sister Very Reverend Joseph D. Springfi eld, has been appointed Bayonne, effective Jan.15, 2014. 82, who died Regina Martin, Girone, V.F., Pastor of Holy Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Dec. 28. S.C., 74, prin- Cross Parish, Harrison, and Pastor Maplewood, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Reverend Roy B. Regaspi, Born in Bed- cipal of Mother of St. Anthony Parish, East Newark, Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul has also been appointed Dean PAROCHIAL VICARS Parish, Bayonne, has been appointed ford, MA, Sr. Seton Region- of the Hudson West Deanery, Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Ruth entered the al High School, Deanery 14, for a term of fi ve Reverend Wilson Bello, New Milford, effective Jan. 15, 2014. School Sisters of who died Christmas years, ending Dec. 26, 2018. Parochial Vicar of St. Paul of the Notre Dame in 1955. As a Day. Cross Parish, Jersey City, has Reverend Bruno S. Sammarco, PASTORS been appointed Parochial Vicar of Parochial Vicar of St. Columba novice she was given the name Sr. Regina, was born in Transfi guration Parish, Newark, Parish, Newark, has been appointed Mary Ruth. She professed her County Roscommon, Ire- Reverend James Ferry, effective Jan. 15, 2014. Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Divine fi rst vows in 1957 and her fi nal land. She entered the Sisters Campus Minister at Fairleigh Providence R.C. Mission, Turks & vows in 1963. of Charity Aug. 20, 1957 and Dickinson University, Teaneck, and Reverend Eustace Edomobi, Caicos Islands, British West Indies, Sr. Ruth is a 1965 graduate was a member for 56 years. New Jersey City University, Jersey Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, effective Jan. 15, 2014. City, has been appointed Pastor of Maplewood, has been appointed of what is today Notre Dame of She graduated from the Col- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, West Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, Reverend Robert E. Tooman, Maryland University in Balti- lege of Saint Elizabeth, Con- Orange, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Jersey City, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Parochial Vicar of Resurrection more, where she earned a bach- vent Station, with a bachelor’s Parish, Jersey City, has been elor’s degree in education. She degree in mathematics, from Reverend Eric W. Fuchs, Reverend Jose C. Garzon, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Paul taught in Catholic schools in the University of Notre Dame, Administrator of the St. Vincent Parochial Vicar of St. Helen Parish, of the Cross Parish, Jersey City, de Paul Parish, Bayonne, has been Westfi eld, has been appointed effective Jan. 15, 2014. fi ve different states for nearly South Bend, IN, with a master’s appointed Pastor Parochial Vicar of St. Columba Parish, over 40 years. degree in mathematics and from effective Feb. 1, 2014. Newark, effective Jan. 15, 2014. RETIREMENT Sr. served in education min- Rutgers University, New Bruns- istry throughout Maryland, wick, with a master’s degree in Reverend Gerardo D. Gallo, Reverend Paul Houlis has been Reverend Joseph P. Rohde Island, Massachusetts administration. Administrator of Blessed appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Pietropinto, Pastor of Sacrament Parish, Elizabeth, has been Star of the Sea and St. Andrew Parishes, Immaculate Conception Parish, and New York. She served as Sr. Regina served as a teach- appointed Pastor Bayonne, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Secaucus, has been granted principal at Immaculate Con- er at Saint Paul School, Clif- effective Feb. 1, 2014. retirement, effective Feb. 1, 2014. ception School, Secaucus. ton and at Mother Seton High Reverend Edward George School, Clark. She became Reverend Victor P. Kennedy, Klybus, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady Reverend Eugene P. Squeo, principal of Mother Seton in Pastor of Resurrection Parish, Jersey of Divine Providence R.C. Mission, Administrator of St. Patrick & > > > > > > City, has been appointed Pastor Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Assumption/All Saints Parish, Jersey 1975. of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indies, has been appointed Parochial City, has been granted retirement, Secaucus, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Vicar of St. Helen Parish, Westfi eld, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Classifi eds/Professional Directory
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served as parochial vicar at All pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes than thirty years in elementary romeo High School in 1958. He Very Reverend Saints Parish, Jersey City, and Parish, West Orange, in 2001. schools in the Archdioceses of worked for WJRZ radio as head Peter Byrth, Saint Catherine Parish, Hillside. On June 5, 2009, he was given Newark, Philadelphia, and New record librarian and at WNTA He was chaplain at Saint Eliza- the honor of Chaplain of His York, and in the Dioceses of Channel 13 as a production as- O.Carm. beth’s Hospital, Elizabeth, and Holiness. Hartford, Brooklyn, Ohio and sistant for the TV show, “Day- was named director of pastoral He had a special devotion Scranton. watch.” After WNTA TV moved Mass of Christian Burial care there in 1985. to the many religious Sisters he For ten years, Sr. Dolores to California, Fr. Rice worked Awas celebrat- Fr. French was appointed called his friends. He frequently was the caregiver for her moth- for the New Departure Hyatt, ed Dec. 28 at Our parochial vicar at Sacred Heart visited to The Sisters of Charity er. During this time she contin- a division of General Motors, Lady of Mount Parish, Bloomfield, in 1990. He in Convent Station, the Domin- ued to teach religion classes and working as a processor inspec- Carmel Parish, retired Nov. 1, 1994 and then ican Nuns in Summit, and the earned a certificate in Pastoral tor in Clark. Tenafly, for Very served as a part time associate at Filippini Sisters in Morristown. Care Ministry also from Notre At 30 years of age, Fr. Rice Reverend Peter Saint Therese Parish. Dame College. entered Seton Hall Universi- Byrth, O.Carm., > > > > > > After her mother’s passing, ty, South Orange, and in three 80, who died Dec. 19. > > > > > > Sr. Dolores became involved years received a bachelor’s Born in in Maitland, South Sister Dolores in Pastoral Care at Assumption degree in communication arts, Australia, Fr. Byrth professed Rev. Msgr. Joseph Parish, Bayonne. She became with interests in the theatre. first vows March 10, 1953, tak- Vitale, M.P.F. a resident of Saint Joseph Hall He then entered Immaculate ing the religious name of Fabi- A. Petrillo Mass of Christian Burial Infirmary, Villa Walsh, Morris- Conception Seminary, Darling- an. Three years later, he made town, in 2008. ton, and in three years gradu- Mass of Christian Burial Awas celebrated Dec. 23 at his solemn profession with the ated with a master’s degree in celebrated Dec. 24 at Our Villa Walsh, Mor- Carmelite Province of Australia, A divinity. Lady of Lourdes ristown, for Sister > > > > > > and began studies at the Uni- While at the seminary as a Parish, West Or- Dolores Vitale, versity of Melbourne, earning a first-year theologian, Fr. Rice ange, following M.P.F., 85, who bachelor’s degree in education. became director of the Darling- the death of Pas- died Dec. 19. Rev. Joseph P. Rice He was ordained a Carmelite ton Dramatic Society, where he tor Rev. Msgr. Born in Cleve- priest Jan. 21, 1959. He also designed and directed “Hadrian Joseph A. Petril- land, OH, Sr. earned a master’s in divinity de- Mass of Chris- VII,” “Arsenic and Old Lace,” lo, 65, who died Dolores entered the gree in pastoral theology from tian Burial and “The Fantasticks.” He was Dec. 20. Religious Teachers Filippini A Immaculate Conception Semi- was celebrated also a member of the Schola. Born in Jersey City, Msgr. June 22, 1949. She received the nary, Darlington. Jan. 10 at Saint Fr. Rice was ordained to Petrillo also served the Archdio- religious habit at Villa Walsh on Following work in Australia, Mary Parish, the priesthood May 28, 1977. cese of Newark as executive di- Sept. 3, 1950, and her religious Fr. Byrth took a sabbatical from Rutherford, for He completed two semesters rector of clergy personnel since profession three years later. 1978 to 1982 while studying for Father Joseph P. of American Sign Language at 2005 and was spiritual direc- Sr. Dolores was awarded a his master’s in divinity degree Rice, 73, who died Union County College. It was tor for the Essex-West Hudson bachelor’s degree in elementa- and lived at Saint Anastasia Jan. 2. his great joy to celebrate Sun- Federation of Holy Name since ry education from Notre Dame Parish, Teaneck. He returned to A Newark native, Rice grad- day Mass in ASL, teaching the 2012. College, Cleveland, OH. She Australia in 1982. He returned uated from Saint Charles Bor- choir to sing hymns in sign. He graduated from Saint taught the first grade for more to the United States two years Michael High School, Union later and joined the Province of City, and completed under- the Most Pure Heart of Mary. graduate studies at Jersey City He served at Saint Anastasia Time to Order your 2014 Directory & Almanac. State College, graduating with Advocate Publishing Corporation Parish for the following three a bachelor’s degree. He attained years, and then became pastor The Directory and Almanac is the best reference tool available his Master of Divinity degree at Saint John Parish in Leonia, from Immaculate Conception for those who work within our local Church. serving in that capacity for six Seminary, Darlington School of years. Complete the order form and return it by mail. Theology. He earned a master’s In 1993, Father Byrth was degree in education from Bos- $28 per copy and is scheduled to be delivered to you in early 2014. elected Eastern Commissary ton College in 1989. Provincial and served in that of- Prior to entering the semi- Please send me ______copies of the 2014 edition of the Archdiocese fice for three years. During that nary, he was a teacher at Saint of Newark Directory & Almanac at the publication price of $28.00 per book. time he also served at Saint Jo- Anthony School, Union City, Payment in advance is required. Make check/Money Order payable to: seph Parish, Bogota. In 1999, he and Saint Peter Academy, River was appointed parochial vicar at Advocate Publishing Corp. Edge. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Par- Mail order form & payment to: Advocate Publishing Corp. Msgr. Petrillo’s diaconate ish, Tenafly. He retired in 2008. P.O. Box 9500 year was spent at Saint Mary Newark, NJ 07104-0500 > > > > > > Parish in Nutley. He was or- dained to the priesthood on May Name ______Rev. Walter V. 28, 1977, by Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety. He was parochial vicar Address______French at Assumption Parish, Roselle Park (1977 -1983), chaplain at City ______State ______Zip ______Mass of Chris- Mother Seton Regional High Co./Org.______Atian Burial School in Clark (1987-1989), was celebrated and on the Presbyteral Council Phone ______Fax ______Dec. 23 at Saint for the Archdiocese of Newark Therese Parish, (1988- 1991). Email______Succasunna, for Msgr. Petrillo was the direc- Father Walter V. tor and parochial vicar of Saint r Visa r MC r DISCOVER r AMEX Exp. Date ______French, 86, who Joseph of the Palisades High Credit Card #______died Dec. 20. School, West New York, from Born and raised in Elizabeth, 1989 to 1998. He was on staff Authorized Signature______Fr. French earned his bache- at Oratory Catholic Preparatory lor’s degree from Seton Hall School in Summit, from 1998 Check #______Total Cost ______University, South Orange, and to 2001. was ordained May 29, 1965. He Msgr. 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