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By Melissa McNally priests who were living signs “of After the official commission, Editor the Father’s welcome to all those he will be tasked with administer- in search of His forgiveness.” Ev- ing the sacrament of reconcilia- hen Rev. Msgr. ery missionary needed a letter of tion during special Jubilee Year of Joseph R. Reilly recommendation from his local Mercy events. Pope Francis granted received a letter bishop before being selected. Those missionaries of mercy special au- from the Vatican nominated, according to the coun- thority or faculties “to pardon even in December that cil, must be “inspiring preachers those sins reserved to the Holy Whe had been selected as a “missionary of mercy; heralds of the joy of for- See.” of mercy,” he was “surprised, grateful giveness; and welcoming, loving, According to Bishop Juan Igna- and humbled” by the appointment. and compassionate confessors.” cio Arrieta, secretary of the Pontif- As rector and dean of Immacu- Msgr. Reilly is the only priest ical Council for Legislative Texts, late Conception Seminary at Seton from the Archdiocese of Newark to reserved sins are actions that can Hall University, he became aware be appointed a missionary of mercy. bring with them automatic excom- of his nomination for the special All will be commissioned formally munication. If the person is repen- role last fall during a meeting with by Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Ba- tant, he said, the missionaries will Archbishop John J. Myers. “I still silica today, Ash Wednesday. They be able to remove the excommuni- don’t know who submitted my name will also have a private audience cation and grant absolution in those to him for the appointment,” Msgr. with the pope. cases, which normally require the Reilly recalled. “Archbishop Hebda asked me a intervention or permission of the During the Holy Year of Mercy, few days ago if I was getting excited local bishop or the Apostolic Peni- the Pontifical Council for Promot- and truthfully, I am,” Msgr. Reilly tentiary, a Vatican court. ing New Evangelization sought said before leaving for . Continued on page 2 Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Reilly Annual Appeal 2016: Sharing God’s Blessings By Al Frank la Repollet, archdiocesan Executive Stones is adding funds to existing 2015 Top Five Parishes Associate Publisher Director of Development. endowments that, together with The annual appeal—now called the funds from the appeal, make it Sharing God’s Blessings arishes that had a year off Sharing God’s Blessings—raised possible for us to support seminar- (based on percentage over goal) thanks to their participa- $7.3 million in the last fiscal year, ians and retired priests. While the tion in the $90 million We or 16 percent of archdiocesan Catholic schools portion of Living Are Living Stones capital revenues, according to the annual Stones is for tuition assistance, the 1. Holy Family, Union City campaign are resuming financial summary published in the annual appeal funds the operations Goal: $19,551.00 drives for the archdiocesan annual Jan. 20 edition of The Catholic Ad- of the schools.” Total Given: $61,834.50 P appeal. vocate. The funds are used to help “The Works of Mercy compo- About half the archdiocese’s support Catholic Charities, Catholic nent of Living Stones funded many 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, parishes were exempt last year as schools, retired priests, seminari- of the programs normally funded by Ridgewood they collected almost $30 million ans, religious education, campus the annual appeal,” Repollet con- Goal: $126,315.00 in pledges for Living Stones in two ministry and parishes. tinued. “It was important that while Total Given: $276,537.04 phases. The third and final group of Living Stones and the annual parishes were conducting Living about 100 parishes are now in their appeal are similar in many ways, Stones, the funds for programs not 3. Saint Francis, Hoboken “exempt year” after beginning Liv- Repollet said. be reduced. This would have been ing Stones last month. “Both support many of the same devastating to the people served by Goal: $27,808.00 Those in the first group of Liv- programs,” she explained. “Living Continued on page 2 Total Given: $54,673.00 ing Stones parishes began the annu- al appeal last weekend; those in the Lenten Regulations 4. Saint Gabriel, Saddle River second will launch in May. Page 4 Goal: $80,426.00 Even though exempt from the Classifieds Total Given: $138,069.60 appeal last year, “there was no dif- Page 8 ference in the funds collected for Appointments 5. Holy Family, Linden programs and ministries” because of the portion of campaign funds they Page 10 Goal: $7,904.00 Around the Archdiocese Total Given: $12,205.00 collected earmarked for the Works of Mercy component, explained Car- Page 11 2 Our Archdiocese February 10, 2016

was nice to disconnect. It makes you Caldwell University students serve in Belize look at things in front of you,” said CALDWELL—Seven Caldwell Katlyn Houtz. University students spent part of Houtz said that the atmosphere their winter break serving in remote made “you take a step back from villages in southern Belize, Central what you are used to and gain in- America. sights into how they live. They ap- The group helped repair schools preciate what they have, their family, and churches in the town of Punta their religion,” she said. Gorda and in the Mayan villages This was the third time the uni- of Dolores, Santa Cruz and Pueblo versity had sponsored a mission trip Viejo. to the Toledo district on the Carib- Professor Thomson Ling, associ- bean Sea. In addition to their service ate professor of sociology and coun- work, the group attended Mass at seling, was one of the chaperones. Saint Peter Claver Church in Punta “On the first day, we constructed Gorda and took a trip to the Mayan steps that would allow children at ruins in Lubbantun. the school to reach the dumpster “No matter what the task, our when throwing out classroom trash,” students stepped up to do it,” Ling he said. They also helped build walls said. “I don’t recall a single com- to divide the one-room building into Submitted photo plaint from any of our students the separate classrooms. “I can’t imag- Caldwell student Katlyn Houtz with school children in Santa Cruz entire trip. You could really tell our ine what it was like to learn in an students were there for the right open space where there are several welcoming and polite the people of a church in the small village of reasons.” other classes and teachers all trying were. After seeing what the Mayan Pueblo Viejo and spent a day in Santa He said the trip underscored to run classes at the same time.” people go without in material terms, Cruz removing an old, rusty tin roof how people are connected. “No John McLaughlin, a junior and he said he could only tell himself, from a church and prepared the struc- matter distance or culture, there are a nursing major, said he was struck “Don’t complain.” ture for reroofing, Ling said. commonalities that we share. Just by the poverty region’s and how The group painted the exterior At first it was an adjustment to because there were cultural or lan- go without the comforts of home, in- guage differences didn’t mean we cluding Internet access and being in couldn’t come together and accom- ‘missionary of mercy’ constant contact with loved ones. “It plish great things.” Continued from page 1 Andrew’s Hall, Seton Hall’s college “I’m delighted to be chosen as seminary, and then was appointed a minister of mercy,” Msgr. Reilly rector/dean of Immaculate Concep- Sharing God’s Blessings explained. “As rector of Immacu- tion in 2012. Continued from page 1 for how we should treat others—as late Conception, much of my time As a young man in the semi- these programs. Having it all rolled if they were Christ in disguise. They is spent doing administrative tasks. nary, Msgr. Reilly initially wanted into Living Stones for one year, al- are charitable actions by which we Canon law also prohibits me from to become a missionary in Africa or lowed pastors to concentrate on con- help our neighbors in need,” she hearing confessions at the seminary. South America. “I quickly realized ducting the campaign and not having said. I’m blessed for the opportunity the that I didn’t have the temperament to take the time to also promote the “The Sharing God’s Blessings Lord has given me. This is the heart to be a missionary,” he reflected. annual appeal. I think the parishio- Appeal is our response to fulfill of being a priest.” “It’s quite a demanding life and I ners also felt better about doing it those works of mercy by serving so A Mountainside native, Msgr. wouldn’t be able to walk away from that way.” many in our community and provid- Reilly was ordained in 1991. In everything that I know.” Repollet said the faithful are ing the basic necessities to those in 1994, he served as priest-secretary Today, as a missionary of mer- invited to discern their participation need of shelter, food, and clothing, to then Archbishop Theodore Mc- cy, he gets to realize his dream. through the lens of the Extraordinary she said. “The tens of thousands of Carrick, and in 1995 joined the staff “My prayers have been answered, Jubilee Year of Mercy, which began people that support the appeal each of Seton Hall Preparatory School in a way. I don’t have to leave ev- in December and ends Nov. 20. year understand the calling and the in West Orange, where he served as erything behind but I still get to “The corporal works of mercy responsibility to serve as a living ex- a faculty member and . In fulfill my heart’s desire be a mis- are based on the teachings of Jesus ample of Jesus’ teachings—to serve 2002, he was named rector of Saint sionary,” Msgr. Reilly said. (Mt. 25:31-45) and give us a model one another.”

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Prayer in Spirituality presenters: March 16 – Rev. Msgr. Edward Ciuba, founder of the Faith Quest program and former pastor of Notre Dame Parish, will speak on “Genesis Revisit- – Nonprofit chief executive Greg Tobin will speak on “The Spiritu- Feb. 24 ed: A Look at the Biblical Accounts of Creation in Light of Evolution.” ality of Saint Patrick.” March 2 – Author and counselor Dr. Ginger Grancagnolo will speak on “The Faith in Practice presenters: Last Seven Words of Christ: A Meditation for Life.” Feb. 24 – Father Tom Dente, pastor of Notre Dame Parish, will present on March 9 – Father John Gabriel, Administrator, Saint Rose of Lima, Short “The Jubilee Year of Mercy.” Hills will present on “The Little Flower: Saint Therese and Her Family.” March 2 – Educator Jonathon D. Lace will speak on “Theology and Science: March 16 – Rev. Msgr. Joseph Reilly, Rector/Dean of Immaculate Concep- A Catholic Understanding.” He teaches biblical studies and iOS applica- tion Seminary in South Orange will present “Are you a pilgrim? Devel- tion development at Seton Hall Preparatory School, West Orange. oping the pilgrim mindset for the Lenten Journey. A meditation on II March 9 – Sister Lena Picillo, O.P., principal of Aquinas Academy in Liv- Corinthians 6:1-2.” ingston, will discuss the present day rise in unlawful and inhumane prac- Sacred Scripture presenters: tice of human trafficking. March 16 – Dr. James Morgan will present on “Working With and For the Feb. 24 – Father Gene Gniewyk, retired parochial vicar of Saint Thomas Poor of Haiti: From Fearful to Inspired.” More, will speak on “The Story of Joseph and His Brothers” and how the story can give Jews and Christians hope in today’s world. 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And just as individuals giveness, admonishment and prayer Cor Unum, the office that promotes VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Lent can be tempted to think they have —we touch more directly our own and coordinates Catholic chari- is a time of conversion and a time no need of God, social and political sinfulness.” ty, told reporters that Pope Francis to deepen one’s faith, demonstrating systems can run the same risk, ig- In the Christian life, Pope Fran- wants to help Catholics rediscover and sharing it through the corporal noring both God and the real needs cis said, “the corporal and spiritual the traditional corporal and spiritu- and spiritual works of mercy, Pope of human beings. works of mercy must never be sep- al works of mercy, which seemed Francis said. “Love alone is the answer to arated.” to have been left on the shelf with “Faith finds expression in con- that yearning for infinite happiness,” Cardinal Francesco Montenegro, dusty old books. Maybe, he said, crete everyday actions meant to help Pope Francis wrote. It is the only president of Caritas and head “it was no longer fashionable” to our neighbors in body and spirit,” response to the longings “that we of the archdiocese that includes the preach about the daily actions of the pope said in his message for think we can satisfy with the idols of Italian island of Lampedusa, told believers or maybe “our ecclesial Lent, which begins today for Lat- knowledge, power and riches.” reporters at a Vatican news confer- practice has become quite institu- in-rite Catholics. “The danger always remains ence that the pope’s message, like tionalized and politicized.” Feeding the hungry, visiting the that by a constant refusal to open the Bible, “does not stop simply at “The works of mercy are a very sick, welcoming strangers, offering the doors of their hearts to Christ reaffirming that God is merciful, but simple, concrete, direct, alive, daily, instruction, giving comfort —“on who knocks on them in the poor,” he clearly indicates that his children easy, accessible-to-all way of living such things will we be judged,” the said, “the proud, rich and powerful must be merciful, too, by living a the Jubilee of Mercy,” he said. “The pope wrote in the message, which will end up condemning themselves greater love, especially by taking works of mercy describe what we was released at the Vatican Jan. 26. and plunging into the eternal abyss care of the little ones, the poor and as Christians can actually do every Particularly during the Year of of solitude which is hell.” defenseless.” day, and that is why I find them so Mercy, he said, Catholics are called But through acts of mercy and The cardinal said that from his fascinating.” to recognize their own need for charity, “by touching the flesh of the own experience as archbishop of As part of Cor Unum’s cele- God’s mercy, the greatness of God’s crucified Jesus in the suffering,” he Agrigento, he has seen how peo- bration of the Year of Mercy, he love seen in the death and resur- wrote, “sinners can receive the gift ple’s faith and joy have grown and said, it has developed materials for rection of Christ and the obligation of realizing that they too are poor become contagious when they not a retreat day for people engaged to assist others by communicat- and in need.” only go to Mass, but also volunteer in church charitable activity. The ing God’s love and mercy through “In the corporal works of mercy to assist the thousands of migrants materials are online at: www.co- words and deeds. we touch the flesh of Christ in our who land on Lampedusa’s shore runumjubilaeum.va, and can be “The root of all sin” is thinking brothers and sisters who need to seeking safety and a better life for adapted for use by a group, a parish that one is god, something often ex- be fed, clothed, sheltered, visited,” their families. or a diocese. ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK Collection for the Church in 2016 LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. The days of both fast and abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Central and Eastern Europe Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the held Ash Wednesday suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other WASHINGTON—The annual Collection to Aid the Church in Central Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. and Eastern Europe will be held in most parishes today, Ash Wednesday. The collection supports pastoral, educational and construction projects in On a day of fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted, and two (2) smaller Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in In 2015, the Subcommittee on Aid to the Church in Central and East- quantity. ern Europe awarded over $7.7 million through more than 250 grants. Projects supported by the collection assist a broad range of needs focused Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. on providing pastoral care and developing resources in countries of the former Soviet Union and have struggled to rebuild faith communities in a On a day of abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached post-communist society. the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. Among projects recently supported are the construction of a daycare center facility for children with disabilities in Armenia and conflict resolu- 2. The obligation to observe the laws of fast and abstinence “substantially”, tion and peer mediation training for faculty members of a Catholic school or as a whole, is a serious obligation. in Russia. 3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, “What a great way to begin our celebration of Lent during this Jubilee but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat of Mercy. This annual collection on behalf of our brothers and sisters who are struggling in Central and Eastern Europe offers a vivid reminder that some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance. mercy is needed not only in our personal lives but in our world. The people 4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from in this region of the world have great need as they continue to rebuild their the First Sunday of Lent, February 14, to the Solemnity of the Most Holy lives and Church communities in a post-Soviet society,” said Archbishop Trinity, May 22. Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, chairman of the subcommittee. “Participating in this collection is a tangible way for us to be a sign of *Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy mercy for those who struggle to practice the faith. Your continued support , are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated,” Archbishop Cupich said. February 10, 2016 Local News 5 Union Catholic raises money for children in Haiti SCOTCH PLAINS– On Jan. 5, Union Catholic High School’s Proj- ect Haiti and French Clubs donated over $1,000 to Mission Haiti Help- ing Kids, a non-profi t organization that serves the children of Haiti, many of whom are orphans, and pro- vides them with food, shelter, educa- tion medical and emotional care. Mission Haiti Helping Kids was founded by Diddi Washington, who is also the aunt of Union Catholic students Julia and Tori Hayes. Fol- lowing the 2010 earthquake, Wash- ington traveled to Haiti through the

Submitted photos Julia and Tori Hayes with their aunt, Diddi Washington, center, and the children from Mission Haiti Helping Kids. Dominican Republic after a 7-hour Haiti Helping Kids are near and taxi ride. After a week-long medical dear to our hearts since we have mission, she rented a small house been supporting them now for over and began helping children. The or- fi ve years,” she said. “Diddi Wash- ganization provides food and creates ington is such an inspirational hu- sustainable projects that can help manitarian to us all by her selfl ess alleviate poverty throughout the act of love and dedication to these country. children. Project Haiti will continue Moderator of both Project Haiti to support the organization as it has and the French Club, Kamila Cirin- become such an integral part of our The organization’s first home began by helping just four boys, pic- gione is thrilled with her students’ social justice initiative at Union tured, and now serves 30 children in Haiti. altruism. “The children at Mission Catholic.” 23rd Annual Business & Labor Reception to be held March 1 Archbishop John J. Myers an- only to their professions, but also to nounced that Alexander Gerardo, charitable work,” Archbishop Myers vice president of administration and said. “These gentlemen are icons of government relations for the Troy character and success among their Corporation, and Joseph Demark, peers and exemplify the type of Jr., president and business manager leaders who have been honored be- of Sheet Metal Workers Local 25, fore them these many years.” will be honored at the 23rd Annual Gerardo holds a Juris Doctor- Newark Archbishop’s Business & ate degree from the University of Labor Recognition Reception on Maryland and a bachelor’s degree Tuesday, March 1 at Mayfair Farms, from Seton Hall University. Prior West Orange. to his position at Troy Corporation, The event, which has raised he held senior executive positions Submitted photo more than $2 million since its incep- in employee and labor relations for Alexander Gerardo, left, and Joseph Demark, Jr., right, visited the tion, is attended annually by hun- many leading companies, including CYO Summer Day Camp at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center dreds of labor and business leader. Givaudan Corporation/Hoffmann- with Archbishop Myers. Proceeds from the dinner benefi ts LaRoche and the parent company of the Newark Archdiocese’s Catholic Matchbox toys. was elected to serve on Local 28’s president of the New Jersey State Youth Organization and Retreat Demark is a third-generation Executive Board and was sub- Building and Construction Trades Center in Kearny, which serves sheet metal worker who began his sequently hired as an organizer. Council and as vice president of the thousands of young people. career at 18 as an apprentice with Demark currently serves as a vice New Jersey State AFL-CIO. “Both these gentlemen exem- a Sheet Metal Workers local in plify the best in leadership qualities Bloomfi eld. He moved up within For more information contact Geraldine Menegolla and are well known for the generous the ranks of the union through his at (201) 998-0088, ext. 4154 or e-mail [email protected]. amount of time they dedicate not volunteer and organizing work and & THE MAGAZINE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK THE NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK … indispensable tools of evangelization, catechesis and news

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Vol. 65 No. 1 at perience n his ex - Brady reflected o his former elementary school. New project reconnects local“I attribute much of my monas c ministry has n to the vibrant and vitalr e dren of the area, Fr. Brady wrote. tic vocatio of my apostoli - The nuns we “Most experience that I had while at Saint • Ask Father Joe, Theology 101…and a crossword. aint Catholic schoolsS eveloped with many de alumniAnne’s,” he wrote. “ pastor at involved Catholicd education, a love - When Father Jude (William) which I first great - full of life, love and the Holy Brady, O.S.B., current cades ago.” Spirit. The kids that I met were a The Schools Office of the Arch real blessing. My experience was a Father Jude Brady, O.S.B. Benedict Parish in Carrolltown, PA, - diocese of Newark was able to reach gift from God.” received a letter from his elementary - Finding Fr. Brady and other far- school alma mater about one month out to Fr. Brady through the Catholic Continued on page17 ago, he was a bit surprised. A Bene Alumni Partnership project. The dictine monk for over 40 years, he project’s aim is to reconnect Cath graduated from Saint Anne School olic elementary schools with their in Fair Lawn in 1959. alumni. Along with his donation, Fr. Living Stones’ “It is wonderful to hear that - Catholic Schools Week Pages 17-36 Top Five Parishes the school is still a wholesome and (based on percentage over goal) - holistic service offered to the chil behalf. The next distribution is scheduled for the end of March. 1. Holy Family, Union City In all, an archdiocesan study es - Goal: $19,551.00 as part of its campaign. timated 1,100 churches, schools, rec- Total Given: $61,834.50 For Saint Peter the Apostle of tories, parish center and other build River Edge, it was restoring the ing in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 10 issues a year, plus 6 printed editions of The Catholic Advocate Archdiocese launches third phase of ‘ Ridgewood By Al Frank parish carillon—just in time for Union counties need $125 million in Christmas. upkeep during the next 10 years. Goal: $126,315.00 Associate Publisher “People were always asking for In addition to half what they Total Given: $276,537.04 he third and final group - of archdiocesan parishes the bells but we needed to find a way collect for the campaign, parishes - to raise money,” said Father Michael will share in the proceeds of a new 3. Saint Francis, Hoboken launched their participation Goal: $27,808.00 in the $90 million We Are J. Sheehan, pastor. $8 million fund for parish renew Living Stones provided the tool al. Another $18 million is dedicat Total Given: $54,673.00 TLiving Stones campaign last week. to restore a carillon that had fallen ed to a new endowment for tuition - The 99 parishes begin their pledge silent in 2013, a victim of age and assistance in archdiocesan Catholic 4. Saint Gabriel, Saddle River Goal: $80,426.00 drives as other parishes have begun nonexistent replacement parts. The schools; $8 million to increasing the Total Given: $138,069.60 spending their shares of the cam refurbishment was completed on endowment for the seminaries and $6 million for the medical expenses paign money they raised. - Dec. 23 and the bells rang again for - The archdiocese announced last the community as they assembled of retired priests. 5. Holy Family, Linden Goal: $7,904.00 month the distribution of another for their Christmas Eve masses the So far, $28 million has been - Total Given: $12,205.00 $584,380 to 46 parishes that exceed next day. pledged to the campaign since fund - ed their goal. That comes on top of “It was a great Christmas for us raising began last spring. Parishes in the campaign groups the $553,407 distributed in August to - that way,” Father Sheehan says, add providing archdiocesan news of its people, parishes and schools. 33 parishes, for a total of $1,137,787. ing that the $33,000 rebate covered one and two will resume the Archdi The funds “will be used to carry the $18,000 job, while leaving some ocesan Annual Appeal this year. out the many vital projects through $15,000 for other projects. Parishes draw their funds SincerelyPage in the2 lord out our parishes,” according to Carla - L. Repollet, archdiocesan executive through an account created on their 7 director for development, adding Around thePage Archdioce Se that the money is spent as each par clASSified8 S ish decided in a case statement filed Page

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Immaculate Heart Academy’s literary magazine “Orb” recently received the Highest Award in the 2015 National Council of Teachers of English Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines. The Washington Township high school’s literary maga- zine was ranked first in New Jersey, and was one of only 24 magazines throughout the country to receive the Highest Award. From left to right are Jacqueline Rogers and Melissa Mendizabal, “Orb” literary co-editors; Michelle Mathews, English teacher and moderator; and Julie Kim, “Orb” art editor.

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Trinitas honored for leadership gional Medical Center. pital—a merger that cre- Horan has given a life- ated Trinitas Hospital in ELIZABETH—The zations for their com- Meeting at the Hyatt Re- time of service to the ad- January 2000. New Jersey Hospital As- mitment to the state’s gency Princeton. vancement of healthcare “When you do some- sociation, the state’s old- healthcare system and The association’s administration. His lead- thing you love, you est and largest healthcare the patients and commu- 2016 Distinguished Ser- ership is credited with never just ‘go to work.’ trade association, recent- nities they serve. vice Award was present- carrying out the success- You go to your passion. ly held its annual awards The awards were ed to Gary S. Horan, ful merger of Elizabeth Healthcare management program to honor several presented during the or- president and CEO of General Medical Center has been my passion for individuals and organi- ganization’s 97th Annual Trinitas Health & Re- and Saint Elizabeth Hos- 44 years,” Horan said. Classifi eds HELP WANTED HEALTHCARE

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Submitted photos Felician University recently invited all to come out and show their support for the women’s and men’s basketball teams by joining in the fourth annual basketball “Green Out” night. In the spirit of the event, both Felician teams wore their road green uniforms as they played against Bloomfield College. Golden Falcon fans were encouraged to wear dark green. The Felician Sisters came out in full force in support of the basketball teams. Sister Marie Teresa Soltys (affectionately known to all students as “Sister T”), displayed her green spirit by painting her face with school colors and flaunting green hair. Pictured at left, President Dr. Anne Prisco and Sister T.

Holy relics presented at Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Father Gennaro Sesto, S.D.B. (religious superior) of the Salesian Chaplain Colonel John J. Krozser School, Westwood. She also served community in Newton and president in parish ministry at Saint Joseph Mass of Christian of Don Bosco College in 1963. Fol- Mass of Christian Parish, Oradell. ABurial was cele- lowing his stint at Don Bosco Prep, ABurial was cele- Sr. Betty served in retreat minis- brated Jan. 19 at Don he returned to the college as director brated Jan. 25 at Our try at Mount Carmel Retreat House Bosco Preparatory of religious activities and treasurer. Lady of Sorrows Par- in Mahwah and Xavier Center in High School, Ramsey, Fr. Sesto was coordinator of the ish, South Orange, for Convent Station. She moved to Saint for Father Gennaro Marian Shrine in Haverstraw-Stony Chaplain Colonel John Anne Villa in 2006 where she resid- “Jerry” Sesto, S.D.B., Point, NY, from 1995 through 2003. J. Krozser, 85, who ed until her death. 94, who died Jan. 5. He also served as parochial vicar at died Jan. 16. Born in Maine, Fr. Sesto was Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Born in Maplewood, Fr. Krozser, a professed Salesian for 75 years Elizabeth from 2003 to 2013. graduated from Seton Hall Prepara- Sister Grace Dorothy Everett, S.C. and a priest for 65 years. He was tory School and Seton Hall Univer- Mass of Christian Burial was a member of the Don Bosco Prep sity. He attended Immaculate Con- celebrated Feb. community in Ramsey since 2013 Father Egionor Cunha ception Seminary, graduating with a A 3 at Saint Anne Villa, and was the school’s director from master’s degree in theology. Mass of Christian Convent Station, for 1981-1987. Fr. Krozser was ordained May Burial was cele- Sister Grace Dorothy Fr. Sesto served as director A 26, 1956, and that year was assigned brated Jan. 18 at Saint Everett, S.C., 93, who as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Eliza- died Jan. 31. Sorrows Church in South Orange. beth, for Father Egion- Born in Jersey City, Offi cial He became a United States Air Force or Cunha, 53, who died Sr. Grace Dorothy entered the Sisters chaplain in 1968. He served on mil- Jan. 11. of Charity on Sept. 8, 1940 and was Appointments itary bases throughout the world, Born in Brazil, Fr. Cunha was a member for 75 years. including Kelly Air Force Base in Archbishop John J. ordained on May 30, 1992. He Sr. Grace Dorothy served as a San Antonio, TX; Tainan Air Base in served as parochial vicar at the fol- teacher at Saint Mary Elementary Myers has announced the Tainan City, Taiwan; Otis Air Force lowing parishes; Saint Theresa, Ke- School, Dumont; DePaul Catholic following appointments: Base in Bourne, MA.; Dyess Air nilworth; Our Lady of Fatima, New- High School, Wayne; Mother Seton DEAN Force Base in Abilene, TX; Crough- ark; Saint Cecilia, Kearny; Saint Regional High School, Clark; Im- ton Air Base in Northamptonshire, Mary of the Assumption, Elizabeth; maculate Conception High School, Reverend Thomas J. Devine, England; Clark Air Base in the Phil- O.A.R., Pastor of Holy Family Saint Joseph of the Palisades, West Montclair; Saint Vincent Academy, ippines, and Maxwell-Gunter Air Parish, Union City, has also been New York, and Blessed Sacrament, Newark; East Orange Catholic High Force Base in Montgomery, AL. appointed Dean of the Hudson Elizabeth. School; and Saint Aloysius High While in Alabama, Fr. Krozser North Deanery, Deanery 8, effective Fr. Cunha also served as chap- School, Jersey City. administered to inmates in federal immediately and ending Jan. 27, 2021. lain at the former Saint Elizabeth She was director of the Student prison and juvenile detention centers Hospital and at Bergen Regional Learning Center at Hudson Catholic PAROCHIAL VICAR and worked among the poor and Medical Center, Paramus. Regional High School, Jersey City, disenfranchised in Lowndes Coun- and was a volunteer at Caritas Com- Reverend Jose Felix ty. He retired from active duty as a munity, Jersey City. Troncoso, O.A.R., has been Sister Teresa Nighland, S.C. colonel in 1981, remaining with the appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint In 2009, Sr. Grace Dorothy re- Air Force as a reservist until 1990. Augustine Parish, Union City, Mass of Christian tired to Saint Anne Villa, where she During his military career, Fr. Krozs- effective, Jan. 11. Burial was cele- resided until her death. A er received the Meritorious Service brated Jan. 14 at Saint Medal, Air Force Commendation CHAPLAIN Anne Villa, Convent Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Station, for Sister Tere- Reverend Robert Wolfee has Award with two devices, and the Na- Brother Thomas Lee, F.M.S. sa Nighland, S.C., 88, been appointed Chaplain of the tional Defense Service Medal. Mass of Christian Burial was who died Jan. 11. Knights of Columbus Union Council celebrated Feb. Formerly Sister Mary Bene- A 4504, Union, effective immediately. 4 at Mount Saint Mi- dict, Sr. Teresa entered the Sisters of Sister Betty Hannagan, S.C. chael Academy Chapel, Reverend Stanley S. Charity on March 25, 1946, and was Bronx, NY, for Brother Kostrzomb, has been appointed a member for 69 years. Mass of Christian Burial was Thomas Lee, F.M.S., Chaplain of the 24th District Sr. Teresa served as a teacher Acelebrated Feb. 85, who died Jan. 30. Emergency Squads of New Jersey, at Saint Patrick School, Elizabeth; 1 at Saint Anne Villa, effective immediately. Brother Thomas Marylawn of the Oranges, South Convent Station, for entered the Marist Brothers novi- Orange; Sacred Heart School, Ro- Sister Betty Hanna- Reverend David Buckles, tiate at Tyngsboro, MA, in 1949 and chelle Park; Immaculate Conception gan, S.C., 78, who died JCL has been appointed Catholic professed fi rst vows a year later. School, Elizabeth; Saint Catherine Jan. 28. Chaplain at Hoboken University Born in Newark, After completing his religious and Medical Center, Hoboken, School, Glen Rock; Mother Seton academic studies at Marist College, effective Jan. 29. Regional High School, Clark; Gould Sr. Betty, formerly Sister Joseph Poughkeepsie, NY, he was a teacher School, West Caldwell; the North Kathleen, entered the Sisters of at Marist High School in Bayonne RETIREMENTS Caldwell school system; Essex Charity on March 6, 1955 and was a from 1954 to 1965. He also taught County College and Project Home/ member for 60 years. at Roselle Catholic High School Reverend Albert J. Berner, Lutheran Social Ministries, Jersey Sr. Betty was a teacher at Saint has been granted retirement, from 1966 to 1972. City. Bridget School, Saint Anne School effective July 1, 2016. For eight years, Brother Thomas She retired to Saint Anne Villa and Saint Michael School in Jersey served as Assistant Superintendent in 2012 where she resided until her City; Our Lady of All Souls School Reverend Anthony J. Lionelli, and Our Lady Help of Christians for Catholic Schools in the Archdi- has been granted retirement, death. effective July 1, 2016. School in East Orange; Sacred Heart ocese of Newark. He retired from School, Newark; and Saint Andrew active ministry in 2005. February 10, 2016 Around the Archdiocese 11

Center, 9 a.m. - noon, call Cheryl February 13 February 18 Riley at (973) 497-4350 or e-mail Saint John the Evangelist Saint Mary Parish, Ruther- [email protected]. Parish, Bergenfi eld, NeoCat- ford, bereavement support group, echumenal Community begins also held Feb. 25, March 3, March mission of home visits with parish 10, March 17 and March 31, 7:30 families, continuing on Saturdays p.m., (201) 438-2200. through the spring, call Fr. Jona- than Perez at (201) 384-0101. February 20 February 27 Our Lady of Mount Car- Archdiocesan Women’s February 15 mel Parish, Ridgewood, Parish Commission, Day of Re- 30th annual Bergen Coun- Lenten Mission, “Walk in the Way,” fl ection, “Alive in Christ: Cele- March 5 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., call Peter Denio brating the Jubilee Year of Mercy,” ty Interfaith Brotherhood/ Archdiocesan Men’s Com- at at (201) 335-0315 or e-mail at Seton Hall University, South Sisterhood Breakfast, mission, Catholic Men’s the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton, [email protected]. Orange, 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m., $20, Conference, “Be Not Afraid: featuring guest speak Rev. Msgr. visit http://rcan.org/offi ces-and- ministries/womens-commission. Trust in His Mercy,” at Seton Hall Joseph Grech, First Secretary February 23 University, South Orange, of the United Nations Mission 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m., $20, visit Holy Name Medical Cen- of the , 10 a.m., $30 March 2 www.rcanmenscommission.org. per adult/$15 per student 12 ter, Teaneck, “Is It My Heart? Holy Spirit Parish, Union, and under, visit www.jfnnj.org/ Know the Facts,” with guest Sisters of Charity of Saint interfaithbreakfast or call (201) speaker cardiologist Dr. Anuj Holy Hour for Life, 7:30- 8:30 p.m., Union, (908) 687-3327. Elizabeth, Convent Station, 9365-6492 Shah, 7-8 p.m., (201) 833-3336. “Praying with the Passion” Lenten retreat for women, 8 a.m. - 1 Saint Dominic Academy, March 3 p.m., call Sister Maryanne Tracey February 17 Jersey City, open house for 7th at (973) 290-5325 or e-mail and 8th grade program, call Archdiocese of Newark, Sacred Thread Ministries, [email protected]. Millington, “People of the Passion” Andrea Apruzzese at (201) Respect Life Offi ce, The- Lenten retreat, presented by 434-5938 ext.14 or e-mail ology of the Body Enrichment Sister Anita Constance, S.C. and [email protected]. Day, for campus ministers, youth Kathleen Detlet, 9:30 am-12:30 group leaders and youth group p.m., $25, (908) 608-3160. volunteers, at the Archdiocesan

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