www.rcan.org Vol. 66 No.8 The community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark July 19, 2017 Felician University professor to co-chair U.N. dialogue By Melissa McNally Also on Norton’s extensive re- that young people and older individ- Editor sume is her role as a civil society uals are only the beneficiaries of so- leader at the United Nations. She has cial policy, but in actuality, they can r. Mary Norton, a pro- served several times as an officer on be agents of social change,” Norton fessor and executive the Department of Public Informa- explained. director of the Center tion/Non-Governmental Organiza- The developmental goals seem for Global Academic tions Executive Committee. large in scale, but Norton suggests Initiatives at Felician On Aug. 1, Norton will co-chair each citizen can help on a local level. University,D has devoted her life’s “Intergenerational Dialogues on the “Each goal has targets. For ex- work to social justice and ethical Sustainable Development Goals” at ample, ending world hunger. You health care. With a Fulbright Senior U.N. headquarters in New York City. can do your part by volunteering at Scholar Award, she worked in the The development goals were adopt- a local soup kitchen or by having a Muslim world and developed a Mas- ed by the United Nations member food pantry,” she said. ter of Science in Nursing Program at states in September 2015 to end pov- In her role as a professor at Feli- the University of Jordan. Addition- erty, protect the planet and ensure cian, she stresses that a key compo- ally, she has developed educational human rights for all. These goals nent of achieving these goals is civic programs in China, Iran and Paki- are to be achieved by 2030. The involvement: “I teach students that stan and worked with the Interna- dialogue’s aim is to raise awareness you have to make sure the govern- tional Rescue Committee in Cambo- of the value youth and older persons ment implements these goals and dian Refugee Camps. She has also can bring to help implement these shows that it cares about the poor. taught many courses on nursing and goals. We should all participate in govern- Dr. Mary Norton ethics at Felician University. “We have to shift the perspective Continued on page 2 Fire-damaged Union City church to be rebuilt Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., has announced to the people of Ss. Joseph and Michael in Union City that their church building, which was severely damaged by fire on March 4, will be rebuilt. The fire also caused the death of a 2-year-old boy, injured many others and ravaged homes surrounding Central and Summit Avenues. In a letter written in English and Spanish and distributed to parish- ioners at weekend Masses, the cardinal stated: “I know that the Union City community continues to feel pain from the events of March 4. I met many of you the night of the tragedy and we shared our fears, asking Christ the Redeemer for guidance and support. Today, I am happy to re- port that we will rebuild Ss. Joseph and Michael.” The project, estimated to cost some $5 million and take about 16 months to complete, will restore the interior and exterior of the church and replace the liturgical vessels, vestments, statuary and other items that were lost in the fire. Funds for the project will come from insurance coverage. In his letter, Cardinal Tobin also referenced the contributions of many individuals in the government and administration of Union City and thanked them for their support on the night of the fire and in the Ss. Joseph and Michael Parish, Union City months since the tragedy. “I wish to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude to Mayor Brian Stack and Martin Martinetti of the city government, as NEW PATH TO SAINTHOOD well as Police Chief Richard Molinari and all of the members of Union Pages 4 City’s Emergency Management and Public Safety staffs, for their car- LOVE & RESPONSIBILITY SERIES ing, professionalism and dedication to the people of the community,” he wrote. “We could not announce this new start for Ss. Joseph and Mi- Page 5 chael without their energy, cooperation and steady support.” APPOINTMENTS Cardinal Tobin concluded: “We have all prayed strongly and fer- Page 6 vently during the past four months for this day. Our prayers have been CLASSIFIEDS answered.” Page 12 2 Our Archdiocese July 19, 2017

sity. Felician sees global involve- ment Goals involves health and gen- Professor to co-chair U.N. dialogue ment as a very important part of eral health care,” she explained. Continued from page 1 education,” Norton said. Whether the issue is quality Nations. Students are expected to A devout Catholic, Norton is a education or clean water, Norton ment by endorsing the person or par- complete a signature assignment for Dame of Malta and parishioner at encourages the average citizen to re- ty that treats people equitably.” the course, focusing on humanitarian Queen of Peace in North Arlington. search one topic and work at it. The In the U.N. Fellows Program at issues such as human trafficking or Her faith informs the work she does. most challenging part of achieving Felician University, students receive the refugee crisis. “We have to have a set of values, the goals, she argues, is working academic credits while sitting in on “The program is at the heart of take them out into the real world and with people with differing opinions. meetings and budgets at the United the Franciscan values of the univer- see how we can implement them,” “I attended a conference in she expressed. South Korea last year and we were Norton became involved with tasked with writing a document that the United Nations “quite by acci- would be accepted by thousands dent” 10 years ago through a fellow of people,” Norton recalled. After alumna of Columbia University. Ac- the document was finished and she cording to Norton, the refugee crisis ventured back to her hotel at 3:30 and ethical health care are the most a.m., a colleague who often opposed pressing global issues. her point of view commended her. “Women are still dying in child- “He said, ‘We didn’t always agree, birth because there are not enough but you listened to me and respect- people educated to help them. That ed my opinion.’ I think that if we is astounding in this day and age. all could do the same, we would be Most of the Sustainable Develop- better off.”

Submitted photo The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River recently received the 2017 New Wineskins Award at the 81st annual National Conference for Catechetical Leadership in Dallas. Margaret Matijasevic of the national conference, far left, pre- sented the award to Marilou Tenazas, Catzel Bumpus and Therese Gagliardotto. The award recognizes parishes that develop and promote successful evangelization initiatives. In order to be eligible, the initiative must exist in the parish for at least three years, demonstrate a record of effectiveness and have a strong catechetical and/or evangelization dimension with fidelity to Scripture and Church teaching. The Family Faith Formation team at Presentation, led by Bumpus and supported Submitted photo by Pastor Father Bob Stagg, earned the recognition. Norton speaking at U.N. headquarters in New York City.

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Each Jan- Missouri Jesuits. The Jesuit priest Crista Cattano with schoolchildren in Belize. uary for the past four years, a group assigned to the Peter Claver and served on boards of a number of went about meeting the needs of the of students, and staff have Parish area in Punta Gorda in south- nonprofit organizations. people, no matter how difficult,” Sr. served in some of the most underde- ern Belize provides the faithful with Caldwell Dominican Sister Lena Lena said. “It is Dr. Blattner and her veloped villages in Toledo—an area the sacraments and pastoral ministry Picillo, O.P. chaperoned the 2017 connection to Belize who made this of Belize known as the forgotten and oversees 30 schools that educate trip to Belize. She said Scripture work happen.” district that the Jesuits have served 5,000 students. is alive in the community service Woodye brought that message since 1895. Some students continue Caldwell University President work. of hope to the 2017 graduates as she to help those less fortunate long after Nancy Blattner knew Father Dick “In the Gospel we find these accepted her honorary degree urg- the mission trip has ended. Perl, who was stationed at Saint words of —‘I’ve come to serve ing them to believe in themselves, Sean Puzzo volunteered on three Peter Claver, from her days at Font- … not to be served.’ Their service remain positive and “continue to mission trips. Beginning in August, bonne University where she and her is also a way of living out Saint make a difference in the world as the recent graphic arts graduate will husband ran a book drive for chil- Dominic’s mission in today’s world. you journey toward the next phase dedicate a year of service to the dren in Belize. Through the help of a As an itinerant preacher, Dominic of your life.” Dominican Youth Movement USA, shipping company, they were able to bringing the charism of preaching to have 30,000 books sent for distribu- CAN YOU A PREBORN CHILD? high school and college students and tion throughout 30 villages in Punta HELP SAVE “Baby James” was saved from abortion and born young adults. Gorda. When she began her role as on 2/14/17. We struggle to keep our prolife shelters Crista Cattano, an art and psy- president of Caldwell, Blattner was open to provide a choice for over 300 pregnant chology major, who also volunteered determined to start a service trip to for three years, is considering apply- Belize. The first year of the mission women who call our hotline monthly. Your ing for a long-term service commit- trip, the Blattners traveled with the contributions can help save many of God’s innocent ment like the Peace Corps when she students and spent a week building preborn children.” completes her studies in the fall. a church. Kathy DiFiore-Founder “Going to a place like that opens While in Punta Gorda, the Cald- your eyes to all we have and how well group stays at the Jesuit retreat Several Sources Shelters one has the ability to serve,” Cattano house across the street from Saint P.O. Box 157 • Ramsey, NJ 07446 said. Peter Claver. Today, Father Derek 201-825-7277 Their activities in Belize have Vo, S.J. serves the area and helps coordinate their activities. Woodye Visit our websites: included building a church, repair- www.severalsources.net • www.chastitycall.org ing a school, painting and creating a is their Belize “mom,” looking out mold for concrete steps. for them and making home-cooked “I saw things that broke my meals. She is a role model in advo- heart a little and things that were so cating for the young and for educa- beautiful,” said Marisa Juliano, a tion for those who might not other- List your upcoming events in recent graduate. “As soon as I met wise have opportunities. them I wanted to do 10 times more. Woodye founded Saint Ben- I wanted to paint the whole town for edict’s Roman Catholic primary them.” school and was employed by the On mission trips, Caldwell stu- government of Belize as a women’s dents are removed from technology. officer in the Department of Human They eat meals in shared commu- Resources. She worked as a home Email your submissions to nity. They volunteer in villages economics teacher at Toledo Com- where water from a river is used for munity College and as a communi- Melissa McNally everything from bathing to washing ty health and safety promoter with [email protected] clothes, where people sleep in ham- the International Rescue Committee mocks and travel on roads with little contracted by the United Nations or fax to (973) 497-4192 infrastructure. But, as the students High Commissioner for Refugees 4 USA & World News July 19, 2017 Francis creates new path to sainthood VATICAN CITY— has declared a • A reputation for holiness, at least after death new category as a possible path to sainthood—sac- • A miracle attributed to the candidate’s interces- rifi cing one’s life in a heroic act of loving service to sion is needed for beatifi cation others. The change was published in a July 11 apostolic The change in norms was made with the support of letter titled Maiorem hac dilectionem, which comes the Congregation for the Causes of , which stud- from the Gospel of John (15:13): “No one has great- ied the matter during a plenary session last September. er love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s In the apostolic letter, Pope Francis wrote: “They friends.” are worthy of special consideration and honor, those Up until now, there have been three roads to saint- Christians who, following in the footsteps and teach- hood: living a life of Christian virtues, martyrdom and ings of the Lord Jesus, have voluntarily and freely the less common “exceptional cases.” offered their lives for others and have persevered until According to the apostolic letter, any causes for death in this regard.” beatifi cation according to this fourth path would re- “It is certain that the heroic offering of life, sug- quire the following: gested and supported by charity, expresses a true, • The free and voluntary offering of one’s life, and full and exemplary imitation of Christ, and therefore heroic acceptance of certain death deserves the admiration that the community of the • A close relation between the heroic act of charity faithful usually reserves to those who have voluntari- and the premature death of the one who offers it ly accepted the martyrdom of blood or have exercised • Living Christian virtues before the subject’s of- in a heroic degree the Christian virtues,” the pope fering of his or her life and until death continued. Relevant Radio and Immaculate Heart Radio complete merger Convocation of Catholic Up to 60 percent of Catholics in forces to continue to serve the Catholic the U.S. will now be able to hear in- Church and her bishops,” said Tom spirational Catholic radio programs Vorpahl, chairman of the board of di- Leaders held in Orlando following the merger of Relevant Ra- rectors. ORLANDO, Fla.—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops dio and Immaculate Heart Radio. The The two listener-supported radio convened July 1-4 for the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: stations announced the completion of networks combine 36 years of broad- The Joy of the Gospel in America.” their merger on July 5, allowing listen- cast experience. The merger strength- Some 3,500 diverse leaders from and Catholic orga- ers to tune in on 120 AM and FM radio ens the presence of Catholic radio nizations from across the country gathered at the Hyatt Regen- stations and translators in 39 states, throughout the United States to pro- cy Hotel in Orlando to set a new course for the U.S. Catholic reaching 133 million people. vide a compelling voice for the Catho- Church. The merger, which was offi cially lic Church over mass media platforms. Men and women religious, bishops and laypeople attended announced in October 2016, received “Catholic radio has been an oasis the convocation for a strategic conversation, under the leadership fi nal approval by the Federal Com- of encouragement for all of our listen- of the bishops, on forming missionary disciples to animate the munications Commission on May 24. ers,” said President Doug Sherman. Church and engage the culture. The organization’s legal name is now “It’s a place they can come and be The event was also an opportunity to examine today’s con- Immaculate Heart Media, Inc. broad- reminded that there’s hope and good cerns, challenges and opportunities in the light of the Church’s casting as Relevant Radio. All station news. We look forward to the fruit that mission of evangelization. Inspired by (The licenses have been transferred to Im- will come from this merger and the Joy of the Gospel), the convocation aimed to re-energize the maculate Heart Media, Inc., which is strengthening of Catholic radio in our Church to share the Gospel as missionary disciples, while offer- a non-stock, non-profi t corporation country.” ing fresh insights informed by new research, communications based in Wisconsin. The new network operates 24/7 in strategies and successful models. “We give thanks to God, Our Lady, 20 of the top 50 media markets, includ- Following a retreat format, each day started and ended with Saint Joseph, our extraordinarily gen- ing New York, Los Angeles, Chicago group prayer. Mass was celebrated every day in the hotel ball- erous and faithful supporters and our and San Francisco. Listeners in the room, and there were allotted times for the sacrament of recon- very hard-working employees who Archdiocese of Newark can tune into ciliation and private prayer. have made this merger possible,” said 1430 AM. Additionally, programs are More than 155 cardinals and bishops attended the gathering, Executive Director/CEO Father Fran- live-streamed and available on podcast including Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin. Keynote speakers stressed cis J. Hoffman. through websites, mobile apps and so- the urgency to bring God’s message of love to a divided world. “We are honored to unite and join cial media. At the fi nal Mass, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encouraged the dele- gates to receive God’s grace. “Sisters and brothers, we are in a very, very signifi cant time in our Church in this country,” Cardinal DiNardo said. He urged the delegates to unite people together and share the good news of Jesus through action rooted in faith. July 19, 2017 Local News 5 Love and Responsibility: Young adults building healthy relationships By Kelly Marsicano Associate Publisher uring the summer months, there tends to be a lull in evangelical outreach to young adults, particularly students who are home from college. Seeing a need, the Love & Responsibility [L&R] series was created to change that. The Office for Evangeliza- tion, the Office of Family Life and the Youth and Young Adult MinistryD of the Archdiocese of Newark planned and supported the event, which was held over the course of four Wednesdays at the youth retreat cen- ter in Kearny in the newly refurbished Sacred Heart Hall. The Archdiocese of Newark based its series on the book “Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s Love and Re- sponsibility” by Dr. Edward Sri. Each week focused on a different theme: 1. Trust, Intimacy and Love—Addressing various types of friendships and maturity (June 21) 2. Attractions and Distractions—Addressing the very apparent reali- ties that help or hinder us in our quest for friendship and deeper intimacy (June 28) 3. The Gift—The ‘Law of the Gift’; I receive in proportion to what I give (July 5) 4. Hope—That we may go forth in hope; the Lord has a plan for each of 128TH ANNUAL our lives (July 12) “We wanted to provide something for young adults, to give them an op- portunity to come together, meet each other, hang out and learn more about Feast of St. Rocco John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility and Theology of the Body,” said 21-year-old Brandon Ocampo, who was part of the planning team. Each evening lasted about two hours and consisted of speakers, music, Sunday, August 20, 2017 mingling, food and wine. “I thought it was a great way to bring together young people of the Most Precious Blood Church archdiocese to discuss something that is relevant to today,” said Monica Sri- nivasa, 27, who attended all four sessions. “We learned how to help our rela- 113 Baxter Street tionships, how to give and love instead of being selfish. It was a great way to network and meet other people who share the same values.” New York NY 10013 Cardinal Joseph Tobin celebrated Mass during the final session and spoke on the theme of hope. He then met with the more than 150 people who at- (212) 226-6427 • (212) 785-8127 tended. Sponsored by the St. Rocco Society of Potenza, Inc. Ocampo said the young adults he spoke with during the series expressed a thirst for more and stressed this is just the beginning of the revival of the 12:00 noon young adult ministry in the archdiocese. Mass in honor of St. Rocco A post-Love & Responsibility Young Adult BBQ is planned for July 30 at 1 p.m. at the youth retreat center in Kearny. All are welcome, even those who didn’t attend the series. For more information, visit 1:30 pm www.rcan.org/evangelization or www.facebook.com/LRNewJersey. Procession of St. Rocco through the streets of Little Italy 5:00 pm Live Entertainment & Food for sale Proceeds to benefit Most Precious Blood Church For more information call (646) 734-8354 or visit our website www.stroccosociety.com Stephen S. LaRocca, Esq., President St. Rocco Society of Potenza, Inc., (212) 785-8127

Photo courtesy Love & Responsibility New Jersey 6 Local News July 19, 2017 Offi cial Appointments Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., has announced the following appointments:

PASTORS ADMINISTRATOR Reverend Piotr S. Haldás, S.D.S., Parochial Vicar of Saint Stanislaus Parish, Garfi eld, has been Reverend Stephen Fichter, Reverend Francisco J. appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint John Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Rodriguez, Parochial Vicar of Holy Haworth, has been appointed Pastor Cross Parish, Harrison, has been Paul II Parish, Bayonne, effective July 3. of Saint Elizabeth Parish, Wyckoff, appointed Administrator of Saint effective July 1. Francis de Sales Parish, Lodi, Reverend Andrew Chung effective Sept. 1. Yeol Jung, Parochial Vicar of Saint Reverend John J. Galeano, Elizabeth Parish, Wyckoff, has been SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Pastor of Saint Francis de Sales PAROCHIAL VICARS Parish, Lodi, has been appointed Peter the Apostle Parish, River Edge, Very Reverend John F. effective Aug. 1. has been appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Bogota, Reverend Vincent A. Gordon Spiritual Director of the Couples effective Sept. 1. D’Agostino, Parochial Vicar of Saint Theresa Parish, Kenilworth, Reverend Roberto da Silva, for Christ Foundation for Family and Reverend Christogonus has been appointed Parochial Vicar S.D.V., has been appointed Parochial Life, effective immediately. Iwunze, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar of of Saint Elizabeth Parish, Wyckoff, Vicar of Saint Nicholas Parish, Saint Nicholas Parish, Palisades Park, effective Aug. 1. Palisades Park, effective July 1. RETIREMENT has been appointed Pastor there,

effective July 6. Reverend Pawel Dolinski, Reverend Rafal Tomasz Smola Reverend Raymond M. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of has been granted S.D.S., Parochial Vicar of Saint John Holmes Reverend Anastacio Villaluz, Paul II Parish, Bayonne, has been Saint Hedwig Parish, Elizabeth, effective retirement, effective July 1. C.R.M., Parochial Vicar of Saint appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint immediately. Joseph Parish, Lodi, has been Stanislaus Parish, Garfi eld, RECTOR appointed Pastor there, effective July 3. CHAPLAIN effective July 1. Reverend Monsignor Joseph has been reappointed as Reverend Arman Haboc Reverend Monsignor Ronald R. Reilly has been appointed Rector of Immaculate Conception Reverend Robert Wolfee, Hagos, C.R.M., has been J. Marczewski Pastor of Saint Michael the Archangel appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Chaplain of the Liberty House Co. #1 Seminary at Seton Hall University, Parish, Union, has been appointed Joseph Parish, Lodi, Fire Department, Garwood, South Orange, for a fi ve-year term, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, effective July 6. effective immediately. effective July 1. Haworth, effective July 1.

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Submitted photos Cardinal Joseph Tobin celebrated Sunday Mass at Notre Dame Parish in North Caldwell on June 18. Following Mass, parishioners warmly welcomed the cardinal and presented him with gifts in gratitude for his visit. A “meet and greet” reception was also held, allowing parishioners to talk, pray and even sing with Cardinal Tobin. Father Thomas A. Dente is the pastor of Notre Dame.

10 Local News July 19, 2017 Blood drive in honor of local children with cancer WASHINGTON TOWN- According to New Jersey Blood SHIP—New Jersey Blood Services, Services, approximately every two a division of New York Blood seconds someone needs blood, and Center, will host a blood drive this one out of three people will need month in honor of Grace Skuches, a life-saving blood transfusion in a 2-year-old with a brain tumor, and their lifetime. If all eligible blood Alex Hammer, a 4-year-old with donors gave at least twice a year, it lymphoma. would greatly help in maintaining At six months old, Grace was an adequate blood supply. diagnosed with atypical teratoid/ rhabdoid tumor, an extremely rare, The blood drive for very difficult to treat pediatric brain tumor. In the United States, around Grace and Alex will be 30 new cases are diagnosed each held July 20 from 2-8 p.m. year, or three children per 1 million. at the Knights of Columbus Pediatric brain cancer is the second leading cause of childhood death Hall located at 79 Pasca- after leukemia. ck Road in Washington Grace has suffered many set- backs. Although her tumor was re- Township. Eligible donors moved, it recurred in January 2016 should be 17 years old, or causing facial paralysis. She is cur- 16 with parental consent. A rently receiving maintenance che- motherapy. During Grace’s multiple photo ID must be present- surgeries and chemotherapies, she Grace Skuches Alex Hammer ed prior to donating. Visit has received more than 20 blood transfusions and 20 platelet trans- before Thanksgiving last year. He and red cell transfusions. Alex is in www.nybc.org and use fusions. Her family and friends are is currently being treated at Hack- remission, although his treatment group code 68937 to make hopeful for a positive outcome. ensack Children’s Hospital and has will last another two years as T-cell an appointment. Walk-ins Alex was diagnosed with T-cell been through multiple rounds of lymphoma is a very aggressive lymphoblastic lymphoma the day chemotherapy with several platelet cancer. are also welcome.

Jubilarian Bishop Arias and his ‘adventure of faith’ By Rev. Msgr. Gregory J. Studerus, V.E. led him to respond positively and constructively to the rapidly emerging Hispanic presence in n May 1952, a truly his- tell the story of his long jour- the Church here in Newark and toric event took place in a ney to arrive at his assignment in throughout the country. By bring- large stadium in Barcelona Mexico in the late 1950s, clearly ing the community and the min- Spain—the XXXV Interna- he knows his priestly career to istries of the Church together, he tional Eucharistic Con- have been an adventure in faith developed and implemented with gress.I Among an incredible group and trust in the Lord. And in the them a wide ranging pastoral plan of 820 young men seeking to course of that journey he has been for this “new presence” in the follow Christ with the gift of their enriched by experiences through- Church, “Presencia Nueva.” lives, the young David Arias was out the world. On June 11 of this year, in the ordained a priest of the Augustin- But always his story centers midst of the annual Internation- ian Recollect order. Thus began a on faith and devotion to the Lord al Foods Festival of his former remarkable journey of 65 years of and the Church, with creative ser- pastorate at Saint Joseph of the creative and dedicated service to vice to the people of God. When Palisades in West New York, the Church. he tells the story of his career, Bishop Arias donned not the Epis- Dedicated to the will of God, foremost in his recollections he copal miter he officially received Father Arias willingly followed relates an appropriate pride in in 1983 as auxiliary of Newark, the dictates of his order as stu- the role he played in bringing to but a fluorescent green broad Bishop David Arias dent, then teacher, then carrier of the life of the Church here in the brimmed sun hat. Yes, wearing the mission of Christ in assign- United States, especially in the his pectoral cross, he gathered brace of the people he has loved ments throughout Spain, Mexico Hispanic community, the import- with and socialized with the peo- and served so well. City, Kansas City, New York City ant movements of Cursillo and ple. As he does proudly proclaim, Rev. Msgr. Gregory J. and ultimately Hudson County in Marriage Encounter. Likewise, his heritage as a “successor of the Studerus is pastor of Saint Joseph the Archdiocese of Newark. To that same spirit of concern and apostles” has always led him and of the Palisades in West New hear the now Bishop David Arias love for the people of the Church brings him still into the warm em- York. July 19, 2017 Local News 11 Saint James says goodbye to beloved priest heading back to Nigeria The parish community of Speaking from the pulpit, Fr. Saint James the Apostle Church Baniyet recalled the warmth and in Springfield said farewell to its friendship he experienced from priest- in-residence, Father Everest the entire parish, and thanked Pas- Peter Baniyet, with a special Mass tor Father Joseph F. Barbone for followed by a barbeque. caring for him like a son. He also

Fr. Baniyet with Pastor Father Joseph F. Barbone.

expressed gratitude to members of Upon returning to Nigeria, Fr. the Nigerian community who were Baniyet will begin his new position present at the June 25 Mass for wel- as chaplain at the Federal Polytech- coming him and looking after him nic College. The while he was living in New Jersey. associated with the college was de- Fr. Baniyet, who has been living stroyed in recent years by Jihadists at Saint James while studying for a and is in the process of being rebuilt. master’s degree in moral theology Currently, there is a lack of electricity at Seton Hall University, returned in the area. At the conclusion of the to his native in the state of Mass, Fr. Barbone announced the Photos courtesy of John McDevitt Kaduna in northern Nigeria on July parish was giving Fr. Baniyet a check Father Everest Baniyet celebrated his final Mass at Saint James the 1. He says Christians in Kaduna are for $5,000 to help install solar energy Apostle Church in Springfield on June 25. persecuted on a daily basis. panels in the Nigerian rectory. DENTAL Insurance Physicians Mutual Insurance Company A less expensive way to help get the dental care you deserve

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CATECHESIS PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER The Diocese of Trenton is seeking an Associate Director for Catechesis to provide support St. Catharine R. C. Church, Glen Rock, is seeking a PT to all parishes throughout the Diocese. This individual will be responsible for: planning and youth minister to work with their long standing high school conducting ongoing professional development opportunities for Parish Catechetical Leaders; CYO program. The position involves a weekly Sunday developing and providing parish-wide formation for catechists; providing daily support for night program, not including the summer, holidays etc. pastors, catechetical leaders (primary), catechists, and parents in all matters which arise on a and the formation and preparation of three retreats a year. daily basis; directing the Certifi cate Program for Coordinators of Parish Religious Education; There is an existing Adult Council (consisting of parents) overseeing the Certifi cate in Catechesis Program; participating as the diocesan representative and Youth Council (made up of high school youth) which for the TRED meetings; overseeing and executing catechetical formation days each year; help provide support for the youth minister. In addition maintaining/updating Parish Religious Education Administration Manual as needed; main- there is a priest moderator involved on all levels. taining the Diocese of Trenton website—catechetical areas; overseeing the coordination of Salary will be commensurate with experience and or train- Formed.org; and overseeing the Diocesan Scholarship Fund. ing in the fi eld. Please submit resumes to Rev. Thomas Wisniewski, pastor of St. Catharine at Job Qualifi cations: [email protected]. We will then send a detailed job description and discuss a possible interview. This position requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Theology, Religious Education or a related fi eld; administrative experience in the fi eld of catechesis; the ability to communicate well; possess computer profi ciency in word processing and electronic communication. This CHURCH OF ST. 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Sister Patricia Mary McMullen, S.C. Saint Stanislaus School, Garfield; Holy Family School, Nutley; Our Msgr. Bouffard served in paro- Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Lady of Mount Carmel, Newark; chial ministry at Immaculate Con- Mass of Christian Bayonne; Saint Joseph School, De- Saint Anthony, Belleville; Saint ception Parish, Elizabeth, and Our ABurial was cele- marest; and Saint Francis de Sales Bartholomew, Scotch Plains; Saint Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge. In brated at Holy Family School, Lodi. Nicholas, Palisades Park; Our Lady 1993, he became administrator and Chapel in The Villa at Sr. Jean Marie was also involved of Mount Carmel, Orange; and Our later pastor of Sacred Heart Parish Florham Park for Sister in prayer ministry at Immacu- Lady of Mount Virgin, Garfield. in Haworth. He also served at Saint Patricia Mary McMul- late Conception Convent in Lodi. Sister also taught in Connecticut Helen Parish, Westfield, and Saint len, S.C., 91, who died She was a resident of Our Lady of and Rhode Island. Retiring to Villa Peter the Apostle Parish in River May 27. Lourdes Care Center since 2009. Walsh in 2008, Sr. Josephine served Edge until retiring in 2013. Born in East Orange, Sr. Patricia as a telephone operator and sacristan Msgr. Bouffard was executive Mary entered the Sisters of Charity of Holy Family Chapel. director of priest personnel for the on Sept. 8, 1947 and was a member Archdiocese of Newark. He was a for almost 70 years. Sister Ellen Mary Desmond, S.C. coordinator of the Emmaus Program Sr. Patricia Mary taught Latin Mass of Christian Burial was Father Stephen M. Kilcarr for Priestly Spirituality, and as a and English at the Academy of Saint Acelebrated June 20 member of the presbyteral council, Elizabeth, Convent Station, and at at Holy Family Chapel, Mass of Christian he worked on the Catholic RENEW Bayley-Ellard High School in Madi- Morristown, for Sister ABurial was cele- program in Australia. son for 14 years. Ellen Mary Desmond, brated June 28 at Saint She was principal at Saint Ce- S.C., 88, who died Joseph Parish, West cilia High School, Englewood; Im- June 15. Orange, for Father Ste- maculate Conception High School, Sr. Ellen Mary phen M. Kilcarr, 86, Rev. Msgr. G. Thomas Burns Montclair; and returned as principal entered the Sisters of Charity on who died June 22. Mass of Christian to the Academy of Saint Elizabeth. Oct. 10, 1950 and was a member For more than 55 years, Fr. Kil- ABurial was cele- She also served as vice principal at for 66 years. After graduating from carr served as a spiritual counselor, brated June 29 at Saint Marylawn of the Oranges in South the College of Saint Elizabeth, she athletic director and baseball coach Raphael Parish, Liv- Orange. earned a master’s and a doctorate in at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange. ingston, for Rev. Msgr. Sr. Patricia Mary retired to Saint sociology from The Catholic Uni- He led the school to numerous state G. Thomas Burns, who Anne Villa in 2004 where she vol- versity of America in Washington, titles and championships. died June 23. unteered, particularly as the recep- D.C. Fr. Kilcarr graduated from Seton Msgr. Burns graduated from tionist. In 1955, Sr. Ellen Mary began as Hall University, attended Immacu- Seton Hall Preparatory School, Se- a sociology instructor at the College late Conception Seminary and was ton Hall University and Immaculate of Saint Elizabeth and over the next ordained to the priesthood May 26, Conception Seminary, Darlington. Sister Bernice Marie Haduch, 50 years became assistant professor, 1956. He was ordained a priest May 25, associate professor and professor He served Saint Joseph’s Parish 1957. During his entire priesthood C.S.S.F. and chairperson of the sociology from 1956-1968. In his first year ministry, he was assigned to only Mass of Chris- department and director of the ger- at the parish, he began his ministry two parishes. Atian Burial was ontology program. to the students at Seton Hall Prep, After ordination, Msgr. Burns celebrated June 12 at During her time at the col- where he received an honorary di- served Saint Cecilia Parish in Kear- Our Lady of Lourdes lege, she served as of Women ploma in 1993. Fr. Kilcarr taught ny, where he remained until 1979. Chapel, Lodi, for Sister (1964-67). After Sr. Ellen Mary theology for more than 30 years. He Msgr. Burns was then appointed Bernice Marie Haduch, retired, she volunteered at the col- was also chaplain to the football and pastor of Saint Raphael where he re- C.S.S.F., 100, who died June 8. lege’s Office of Institutional Ad- hockey team. mained until his retirement in 2002. Formerly Sister Mary Humilia, vancement. Fr. Kilcarr was inducted into He later moved to Sarasota, FL. Sr. Bernice Marie entered the Feli- the Seton Hall Prep Athletic Hall of cian Sisters in 1935 and was a mem- Fame in 1986. He was also active in ber for 81 years. She was a pastoral Sister Josephine Ciccarello, M.P.F. Essex County CYO basketball, base- Sister M. Fidelis Flannery, I.H.M. associate at Saint Francis de Sales ball and track. Parish, Lodi, from 1997-2004. Mass of Chris- Mass of Chris- Atian Burial was Atian Burial was celebrated June 22 at celebrated July 6 at Saint Lucy Chapel, Rev. Msgr. James F. Bouffard Our Lady of Peace Sister Jean Marie Odachowska, Villa Walsh, Morris- Mass of Christian Residence, Scranton, town, for Sister Jose- ABurial was cele- PA, for Sister M. Fidel- C.S.S.F. phine Ciccarello, M.P.F., 89, who brated June 30 at Saint is Flannery, I.H.M., 93, who died Mass of Christian died June 18. Bernard of Clairvaux June 30. ABurial was cele- Born and raised in Middletown, and Saint Stanislaus Sr. M. Fidelis entered the Con- brated June 15 at Our CT, Sr. Josephine entered the Reli- Kostka Parish, Plain- gregation of the Sisters, Servants of Lady of Lourdes Chap- gious Teachers Filippini on March field, for Rev. Msgr. James F. Bouf- the Immaculate Heart of Mary on el, Lodi, for Sister Jean 12, 1945. She received the religious fard, 73, who died June 22. Feb. 1, 1945 and made her final pro- Marie Odachowska, habit a year later and made her final Raised in Glen Rock, Msgr. fession of vows on Aug. 2, 1950. C.S.S.F., 102, who died June 11. religious profession on Sept. 11, Bouffard received a bachelor’s de- She served as a teacher through- Formerly Sister Mary Fulginette, 1949. gree from Seton Hall University, and out Maryland, Pennsylvania and Sr. Jean Marie entered the Felician Sr. Josephine began her ministry after studying for the priesthood at New York. Sr. M. Fidelis served as Sisters in 1932 and was a mem- serving in mission parishes and then Immaculate Conception Seminary principal at Our Lady of the Lake ber for 85 years. She was a teacher spent many years teaching primary in Darlington, was ordained a priest Elementary School in Verona from at Saint Casimir School, Newark; grades. She served as a teacher at in 1970. 1988 to 1989. July 19, 2017 Local News 15

Advocate photos-Jonathan Azzara RENEW International, a Catholic non-profit organization based in Plainfield, held its 18th annual fundraising gala June 8 at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. RENEW’s President and Executive Director Sister Terry Rickard, O.P. presented awards to notable Catholics who have played a significant role in fostering RENEW’s mission of spreading Gospel values in daily life. Top left photo: Tony Coelho, former member of the House of Representatives from California and recipient of the Spirit of RENEW Award, is pic- tured with Sr. Terry. Sue and Dave Janazzo (photo above), active members of Our Lady of Peace Parish in New Providence, were presented with this year’s President’s Award. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Ciuba, former professor and rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary, received the Msgr. Thomas A. Kleissler Award. The award is named in honor of RENEW’s president emeritus and co-founder.

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