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ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK
Vol. 62, No. 3 The community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark February 6, 2013
Season of Lent
Confessions during season of Lent
With Ash Wednesday this year on
Feb. 13, the Archdiocese of Newark
‘Light’creates a beacon for Reconciliation
has released its annual listing of
Lenten regulations. The days of both
fast and abstinence during the
seasonof Lent are Ash Wednesday BY WARD MIELE for confession, penance and in- with hope in God’s mercy and
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and Good Friday.The other Fridays Managing Editor dividual absolution. trust in the help of His grace.” nterior repentance
Communal celebrations can Father Thomas Dente, director
of Lent are days of abstinence. On is a radical
NEWARK — During the up- be part of the Wednesday evening of the Office of Divine Worship
a day of fast, only one full meal is
permitted. Those between the ages coming Lenten season, Arch- celebrations of The Light is on and chairman of the archdiocesan reorientation of our
bishop John J. Myers has issued a for You. Individual parish sched- Year of Faith program, stressed
of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On
special Year of Faith invitation to ules for the Sacrament of Rec- that The Light is on for You is of- whole life; a return,
a day of abstinence, no meat may be
Catholics throughout the local onciliation will remain intact. fered to practicing Catholics but
eaten. Those who have reached the a conversion to God
Church to experience the unique To help prepare for the also has special emphasis on the
age of 14 are obliged by the law of
abstinence. The obligation to ob- and powerful spiritual renewal Sacrament of Reconciliation, the faithful who have fallen away with all our heart.
awaiting them in the Sacrament of archdiocesan Year of Faith from the Church.
serve the laws of fast and absti-
Reconciliation. Web site is available. To specifi- Fr. Dente stressed the bene-
nence “substantially,” or as a whole,
Declared by Pope Benedict cally obtain information about fits of “celebrating this impor-
is a serious obligation. The Fridays of
XVI in his Apostolic Letter Porta going to confession, visit the Web tant Sacrament.” Doing so, he
the year, outside of Lent, are de-
Fidei (Door of Faith), the Year of site (below). The Web site has a explained, the penitent is able to
signed as days of penance, but each
Faith began last Oct. 11 and ends video on the sacrament, guidance “recognize their sinfulness, it is
individual may substitute for the tra-
Nov. 24. on how to make a good confes- an opportunity to recover from
ditional abstinence from meat some
The program outlined by sion, answers to frequently asked one’s sins.” The “key” element,
other practice of voluntary self-de-
Archbishop Myers, “The Light is questions and pertinent resource he emphasized, is the healing
nial as penance. The time for fulfilling
on for You,” is a special nation- material. that occurs through the Sacra-
the Paschal Precept (Easter duty*)
wide initiative to experience In announcing the special ini- ment of Reconciliation.
extends from the First Sunday of
Christ’s forgiveness and love in tiative to his priests, Archbishop It is, Fr. Dente went on to say,
Lent, Feb. 17, to the Solemnity of
the confessional. To that end, arch- Myers cited the importance and reconciliation both with God and
the Most Holy Trinity, May 26.
diocesan priests will be available power of the sacrament as con- the larger Church community. He
(*Canon 920, “All the faithful, after to hear confessions in churches tained in the Catechism of the felt it important to point out too
they have been initiated into the
and college or school chapels on Catholic Church. It states “interior that during The Light is on for
Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by
Wednesdays during Lent from 7 to repentance is a radical reorienta- You, both anonymous and face-to-
the obligation of receiving
Communion at least once a year.) 8 p.m. The exact dates are Feb. 20, tion of our whole life, a return, a face confessions will be available. (USCCB) explained that in the
27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27. conversion to God with all our Fr. Dente made a special point to confessional “we meet the Lord,
Inside These celebrations consist of a heart, an end of sin, a turning away remind penitents of the anonymity who wants to grant forgiveness
Liturgy of the Word to help peni- from evil, with repugnance toward and complete secrecy of the con- and the grace to live a renewed life
USA & World News . . . . . . . . . . .4 tents prepare for the Sacrament the evil actions we have commit- fessional. in Him. In this sacrament, He pre-
followed by the opportunity to ted. At the same it entails the desire In a recent pastoral, the U.S. pares us to receive Him free from
Black History Month . . . . . . . . .8, 9
meet individually with a priest and resolution to change one’s life, Conference of Catholic Bishops serious sin, with a lively faith,
Around the Archdiocese . . . . . .12
www.YearofFaithArchNewark.org/reconciliation.htm Continued on page 5
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PRO-LIFE PROCLAIMED—In advance of
Professional Directory . . . . . . . .15
the 40th annual March for Life in
www.rcan.org/advocate Washington, D.C. on Jan. 25 (see The
Catholic Advocate, Jan. 9), which contained
a large contingent from the local Church
protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v
Wade decision legalizing abortion, Most
Rev. John W. Flesey, Auxiliary Bishop of
Newark, celebrated the annual Pro-Life
Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the
Sacred Heart in Newark on Jan. 20. Father
Joseph A. Meagher, the director of the
archdiocesan Respect Life office and the
pastor of Saint Antoninus Parish in Newark,
was a concelebrant. Following Mass and
braving strong, frigid winds, the faithful—as
pictured—marched to nearby Saint Lucy
Parish for a Eucharistic Holy Hour, display-
ing a pro-life banner. In his homily, Bishop
Flesey declared each person “has a des-
tiny and the opportunity to be all they were
meant to be by God who created them.” He
stressed the point that “every pregnancy
means a baby. Pray everyone realizes
that.” In addition to the Mass at the Newark
Cathedral and the annual march in
Washington D.C., the Piscataway-based
New Jersey Right to Life held a pro-life rally
Advocate photo – Ward Miele in Trenton on Jan. 22.
Our Archdiocese
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February 6, 2013
Archbishop sees gun control in light of the Gospel
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n the month since the tragic shooting at Sandy • Call for sensible regulations of guns
Hook Elementary School in Connecticut many of • Support legislative efforts that seek to protect soci-
our country’s political and moral leaders have en- Sincerely ety from the violence associated with easy access
tered into a discussion about our present gun con- to deadly weapons including assault weapons.
trol laws and how best to move forward as we look • Make a serious commitment to confront the perva-
in the Lord
into the future. Once again we need to look at this as an- sive role of addiction and mental illness in crime.
other aspect of the “culture of death” that threatens our na- Do these sound familiar? It seems that 13 years
tion and its citizens. As chief shepherd of this local Church later, despite the hard work and efforts of many, these
of Newark, I want to share my thoughts and reflections on same concerns are present. How many tragedies have
this important issue. By Archbishop John J. Myers to occur before we take seriously the call of the Gospel
First of all, we reiterate that we are always a people of to be peacemakers.
prayer. As was stated in “Call to Action in Response to After reviewing recent proposals, I see a very good
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Newtown Tragedy” on Dec. 21, 2012 (see The Catholic call upon both the president and beginning of a dialogue that will finally address these
Advocate, Jan. 9), several of my brother bishops said: “As issues. I know well the twists and turns that seem so
Congress to lay aside partisan
Catholic bishops, we join together with the president of common in our legislative process. However, I call
our conference, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who on the day politics and work for the common upon both the president and Congress to lay aside par-
of the horrible tragedy expressed his profound solidarity tisan politics and work for the common good of our
with and prayers for the families, friends, neighbors and good of our people. people. I believe that people of good will from diverse
communities whose hearts have been rent by the loss of a political opinions can come to a common ground on
child or loved one.” As I did soon after the tragedy I reiter- with emotion and I recognize that this can be magnified these issues. Our people will be the first to benefit.
ate the need for our parishes and faithful to continue to after a tragedy like Newtown. However, we are called not I call too upon the faithful, not to let this important
pray for all those involved and affected by this incident. to shrink away from such issues, but look at them in light issue fade from memory as other issues important to
Yet, we can also use this tragedy as an opportunity for of the Gospel and the teaching of the Church. For us this our country arise. We cannot afford to let another
moral growth. Again I quote from my brother bishops is indeed, a moral issue. tragedy to happen to make us remember.
who wrote: “Sacred Scripture reminds us time and again In speaking in 2000 on the statement “Responsibility, Please support all reasonable efforts of gun con-
to ‘be not afraid.’ Indeed, we must find within ourselves Rehabilitation and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on trol as they work through the legislative process. Be
the faith-filled courage to address the challenges our na- Crime and Criminal Justice,” the U.S. bishops asked legis- in touch with your representatives and let them
tion faces, both in our homes and in our national policies.” lators and all Catholics and people of good will to follow know how important this is to us, our children, and
The issue of gun control has always been one charged some basic options: future generations.
Faith Quest program begins Feb. 27
with a roster of scholarly speakers
By Michael c. GaBriele series brochure and registration speak on “The Eucharist.” Father
Editor form, call the Saint Aloysius Robert G. Laferrera, pastor of Our
office at [phone], ext. Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
CALDWELL—Faith Quest 8, or any of the other sponsor- will address “The Easter Triduum:
2013, a four-week Catholic adult ing parishes. Contact Patricia Entering into the Dying and Rising
faith-formation forum will open Fitzpatrick, a member of the of the Lord.”
Wednesday, Feb. 27 , 7:30-9 p.m. Faith Quest steering committee, Sister Alice Uhl, O.P., the
at Saint Aloysius Parish, 219 at [phone] for additional coordinator for the Rite of Chris-
Bloomfield Ave. information tian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Saint Aloysius also will host Along with Saint Aloysius, at Saint Aloysius, serves as the
the three additional weekly ses- other parishes in northwestern chair of the Faith Quest steering
sions, presented on Wednesdays Essex County that sponsor the committee. “Faith Quest taps the Submitted photo
evenings during the Season of annual adult-education series talents of the Archdiocese of Saint Aloysius Parish in Caldwell will host the 2013 Faith Quest
Catholic adult faith-formation series, which began in 2007 as part
Lent: March 6, 13 and 20—all include: Notre Dame, North Newark,” Sr. Alice said.
of the Archdiocese of Newark’s New Energies Program. Pictured
starting at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Caldwell; Saint Thomas More, The list of speakers making
are members of the Faith Quest steering committee, preparing to
Michael J. Desmond is the pastor Fairfield; and Our Lady of the presentations in the Faith Quest
mail out brochures for the four-part program.
of Saint Aloysius. Blessed Sacrament, Roseland. The series includes Sister Vivien
The four-part series, which is three primary topics to be ad- Jennings, O.P., former president of Award from the College of Saint senior pastor at Caldwell United
open to the public, features “stand- dressed by speakers include prayer Caldwell College; Father Thomas Elizabeth (CSE), Convent Station; Methodist Church and convener
alone” presentations, meaningthat and spirituality, understanding A. Dente, director of the arch- Catherine Martin, Ph.D., author of the West Essex Ministerial
those interested in attending Sacred Scripture and faith in prac- diocesan Office of Divine and professor of Theology at CSE; Association; Ginger Grancagnolo,
Faith Quest can attend some or tice. Father Anthony J. Randazzo, Worship; Dr. Zeni Fox, Ph.D., an Mary Bertani pastoral minister and Ed. D., O.P.A., author, private
all of the sessions. A small the pastor of Notre Dame, will dis- author and the recipient of the licensed therapist; John Pascal, a counselor and adjunct professor
“free-will” donation is suggest- cuss “Living with the Vatican II “Wisdom and Service Award” teacher at Seton Hall Prep, West at Bloomfield College; and Dr.
ed for those who attend in order Visionaries.” Father James Manos, from Saint John’s University, New Orange, and an adjunct profes- Nancy Blattner, Ph.D., O.P.A ., the
to defray expenses. To obtain a pastor of Saint Thomas More, will York, and the “Servant Leader sor at CSE; Rev. Jeff Markay, president of Caldwell College.
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Our Archdiocese 3
February 6, 2013
Business, labor reception plans
to applaud Creamer and Lalevee
By Michael c. GaBriele Call Geraldine Ricci-Menegolla at Chris Christie tapped him for the
Editor [phone] to reserve tickets. state’s Transportation Trust Fund
Proceeds of the reception benefit Authority.
NEWARK—The 20th annual programs sponsored by the Arch- Creamer runs the 90-year-old
Archbishop’s Business and Labor diocese of Newark’s CYO/Youth family business, which ranks
Recognition Reception will be and Young Adult Ministries, based among the top-200 construction
held Tuesday, March 12 at May- at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat companies in the United States. A
fair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave., Center, located at 499 Belgrove graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson
West Orange. Dr., Kearny. Thomas G. Conboy is University, Teaneck, he has risen
The fund-raising event begins the director of the CYO and Office through the ranks of the business
at 5:30 p.m. as guests will have the of Youth and Young Adult Min- during the last 40 years. Creamer
opportunity to have their pictures istries, while Father Timothy Graff and Son is involved in heavy-
taken with Archbishop John J. serves as pastoral moderator. construction infrastructure proj-
Myers. Cocktails and food stations Gregory Lalevee, the business ects—roads, bridges, rail installa-
will open at 6 p.m., while the pro- manager of International Union tions and water, electrical, gas
Submitted photo
gram is slated to start at 7:15 p.m. of Operating Engineers, Local and telecommunications utility J. Fletcher Creamer, Jr., (left) chief executive officer of J. Fletcher
Tickets are priced at $200 per 825, Springfield, and J. Fletcher contracts. Creamer and Son Inc., and Gregory Lalevee, the business manager of
person or $1,800 for a group of 10. Creamer, Jr., chief executive offi- William T. Mullen, president International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 825, will be honored
cer of J. Fletcher Creamer and of the NJ State Building and at the 20th annual Archbishop’s Business and Labor Recognition
Son Inc., Hackensack, will be Construction Trades Council Reception, which will be held March 12 at Mayfair Farms, West Orange.
honored at the event. serves as the reception chairman,
Interfaith
Lalevee was elected as the while Charles Wowkanech, the Benedictine Monks of Newark Abbey
business manager of Local 825 in president of the NJ State AFL-
Weekday Services in St. Mary’s Church
breakfast set 2010. In May 2011 he was named CIO and Thomas P. Giblin, busi-
to the IUOE’s general executive ness manager of Local No. 68, 5:00 a.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
for Feb. 18 board. One month later Gov. IUOE are co-chairmen. 6:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
11:40 a.m. Midday Prayer
5:00 p.m. Community Mass
NEWARK — The Interfaith
7:00 p.m. Sung Vespers
Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Bergen
County will hold its 27th annual 520 Dr. M.L. King Boulevard, Newark, NJ
breakfast on Monday, Feb. 18, 10
[phone] or visit www.newarkabbey.org
a.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights
Hilton, 650 Terrace Ave.
Tickets for the breakfast are
$25 for adults and $15 for chil-
dren under the age of 12. Con-
tact Father Phillip F. Latronico,
M.A., chairman of the arch-
diocesan Commission for Inter-
religious Affairs, by phone at
(201) 935-6492 or via e-mail
([email protected]) for more infor-
mation.
Members of the interfaith or-
ganization’s Sikh community will
be the hosts for the gathering.
Harinder Singh, co-founder and WhenJesus turned around and noticed
chief programming officer of the them following Him,
Sikh Research Institute, based in He asked them,
San Antonio, TX, will serve as the “What are you looking for?”
keynote speaker. Singh’s presenta-
tion is titled “Harmony in a World They said to Him, “Rabbi,where
of Difference.” do you stay?”
Fr. Latronico recalled that last
year a lone gunman killed and “Come and see,”
wounded worshipers at a Sikh He answered.
temple in Oak Creek, WI (see The John 1:38-39 Stained glass alcoves
Catholic Advocate, Aug. 22, 2012). Have you considered following
Along with the Catholic and after Jesus
Sikh faiths, communities repre- as a Priest, Sister or Brother...?
sented in the Interfaith Brother-
hood/Sisterhood of Bergen Coun-
ty include Jewish, Muslim, Protes-
tant, Baha’i, Hindu and Jain. Fr. John Gabriel, Vocations Director
The Sikh religion has a fol- The Vocations Office
lowing of over 20 million peo- 171 Clifton Ave. •P.O. Box 9500
ple worldwide. Sikhism preach-
Newark, NJ 07104-0500
es there is only one God for all
[phone]
religions and that all people
are equal in the eyes of God.
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February 6, 2013
At March for Life gathering Jan. 24, 25
Bishop, in homily, tells faithful: don’t lose hope
By Michael c. GaBriele Activities, was the principal cele-
Editor brant and homilist at the Jan. 24
Vigil Mass. Following the Open-
WASHINGTON—Pilgrims ing Mass, the vigil continued in
from throughout the United States the Crypt Church of the Basilica
gathered at the Basilica of the with confessions, a National
National Shrine of the Immaculate Rosary for Life, night prayer
Conception on Jan. 24, praying for according to the Byzantine Rite,
an end to abortion during the and holy hours led by seminarians
Opening Mass of the National from across the country.
Prayer Vigil for Life. On Jan. 25, the Basilica of the
The Vigil Mass, celebrated on National Shrine of the Immaculate
the eve of the annual March for Conception hosted morning
Life rally on the National Mall, co- prayers in the Crypt Church and
incided with the 40th anniversary the closing Mass in the Great Bishop Kevin Farrell
of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Submitted photo Upper Church. Most Rev. Kevin J. ple’ of the Old Testament who
Wade decision on Jan. 22, 1973, Caldwell College students participated in the annual March for Life. Farrell, the Bishop of Dallas, wandered through the desert for 40
which legalized abortion nation- The group included (front row, left to right) Elizabeth Hooban; was the principal celebrant and years. The Lord made a covenant
wide. Since the decision was Melissa Brady; Lindsay Hulin; Alexandria Pascucci; (middle row) homilist. The Diocese of Dallas’ with them that they would inherit
handed down, an estimated 55 Courtney Privett; Rosalie Burke; Amy Ondrejack; Samantha Web site posted Bishop Farrell’s the Promised Land, but with all the
Rivera; Melissa Pascucci; Laura Schreiber; (back row) Christopher
million abortions have been legal- homily. setbacks—the discouragement,
Petillo. Hulin and Ondrejack attended the “Students for Life of
ly performed in the United States. “Over the past 40 years we the suffering and pain and the pas-
America” national conference the day after the March for Life.
As reported, members of the have labored in the name of Jesus sage of time—they began to lose
Archdiocese of Newark took Catholic Advocate, Jan. 9). and events this week are also a to rid our nation of the tragic hope. Without faith, we too can
part in the annual March for “Marking the anniversary of time to pray with faith and hope in scourge of abortion,” Bishop begin to lose hope of ever chang-
Life, held on Jan. 25 (see The the Roe decision each year could God’s mercy. The commitment Farrell said. “We have had some ing the hearts of those who do not
be disheartening in light of the and energy of hundreds of thou- success. Today, there is a nation- believe in the sanctity of human
(cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:65)(cid:82)(cid:78)(cid:32)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:83)(cid:65)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:32)(cid:77)(cid:65)(cid:75)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:71) lives lost and the lives shattered by sands of young people who are wide decline in both the number life.
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(cid:97)(cid:110)(cid:100)(cid:32)(cid:105)(cid:110)(cid:116)(cid:114)(cid:111)(cid:100)(cid:117)(cid:99)(cid:116)(cid:111)(cid:114)(cid:121)(cid:32)(cid:111)(cid:102)(cid:102)(cid:101)(cid:114)(cid:46) Life Activities for the U.S. post-abortive mothers is proof that that the child in the womb is a struggle in positive, life-affirming
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Conference of Catholic Bishops the pro-life movement is alive and human being. Sadly, over 1 mil- ways. We must pray and we must
(cid:40)(cid:56)(cid:48)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:32) (cid:51)(cid:52)(cid:50)(cid:32) (cid:45)(cid:32) (cid:50)(cid:52)(cid:48)(cid:48) (USCCB), said. “But this Mass growing and stronger than ever.” lion innocent children lose their continue to make our voices heard
Cardinal Seán O’Malley of lives each year through abortion. so that our elected leaders know
Boston, chairman of the U.S. After these 40 years of hard work that there are many who stand for
Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life we may feel like the ‘chosen peo- life. We must never give up.”
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Local News 5
February 6, 2013
40 Days effort seeks volunteers
to join pro-life prayer campaign
AREA—The 40 Days for Life by phone [phone]) or facilities. The 40 Days for Life
campaign, which begins Ash e-mail ([email protected]) for national headquarters is based
Wednesday (Feb. 13) and ends more information. in Fredericksburg, VA. The vig-
Palm Sunday (March 24), is seek- The prayer vigils run from 7 ils were held last year in the
ing volunteers for pro-life prayer a.m. to 7 p.m. In Montclair, the Archdiocese of Newark.
vigils in Montclair, Plainfield and vigil will be held at the Social Citing information provided by
Hackensack. Security Building (across the the 40 Days for Life national head-
LIFENET of Montclair is co- street from high-volume abortion quarters, Flaherty said that since
ordinating the “40 Days for Life” center) at 396 Bloomfield Ave.; 2004 more than 15,500 church
plans in Montclair. Chris Flaherty, in Hackensack at The Women’s congregations throughout the
a member of the archdiocesan Choice, 10 Zabriskie St. (call United States have participated in
Pro-Life Commission, is the ex- 551-265-8121 for details); in Plain- the 40 Days for Life campaigns;
Submitted photo
ecutive director of LIFENET. field at the Options for Women more than 6,700 children have
Last year Chris Flaherty (second from left), the executive director of
The archdiocesan Respect Life abortion facility, 1024 Park Ave. been spared from abortion; and 25
LIFENET, demonstrated with archdiocesan seminarians during the 40
Office, based in Linden and led (908-322-6763). abortion facilities completely shut
Days for Life campaign. The group, pictured on Bloomfield Avenue in
by Father Joseph A. Meagher The local efforts are part of a down, following local 40 Days for Montclair, includes (left to right) Cerilo Javinez, Flaherty, Michael
(the pastor of Saint Antoninus national campaign of fasting and Life campaigns. Tabernero and Angel Gamba Malagon.
Parish in Newark) is organizing public prayer outside abortion
prayer vigils. Contact Flaherty centers and Planned Parenthood
Organizers of March forums
remind faithful to register
www.rcan.org/menscommission
http://www.rcan.org/womcom
NEWARK—Organizers of the annual Catholic Men’s Conference
and Women’s Commission Day of Reflection have placed special em-
phasis on early registration. Both events will be held at Seton Hall
University, South Orange. The men’s conference will take place March
2 followed by the women’s Day of Reflection on March 9. Their hours
are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., respectively, and include a con-
tinental breakfast and lunch.
The registration cost of both events is $25 for adults, $20 for students
and senior citizens (those 65 years and older) with free admission for
clergy and Religious. Online registration can be done through the Web “I made my choice… and I’m glad it www.ichspride.org
sites posted above. Call [phone] for information on both venues. was Immaculate!”
“We Walk by Faith” is the theme for the men’s conference; “Redis-
covering the Joy of Believing” is the theme for the women’s forum.
A TIMELESS WARRANTY
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Sacrament of Reconciliation found
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With the start of lent tion—namely, that the govern- this lenten season to prepare for the better or reinforces the elieving
only a week away, we ment must not force Americans to themselves spiritually for this spe- good we may already be doing.
begin to turn our violate their religious and moral cial moment in their lives. ideally, it not only includes interi-
thoughts to what might be the beliefs on respect for life when For the rest of us, we will en- or spiritual growth but also exteri-
most appropriate sacrifices and/or they provide healthcare or spon- gage ourselves in the disciplines or charitable action that should be
charitable initiatives to undertake sor or purchase health coverage. of lent, including resolutions for a part of our lives year ‘round.
during this holy season. The pre-printed postcards growth in holiness, from fasting Regular prayer should always
Considering that it has been make it easy to express your and abstinence to daily Mass and be the foundation of our daily
40 years since the Roe v. Wade views in a concise and consistent Communion to Stations of the routine, and concern for the poor
decision legalizing abortion and way, although individual letters to Cross and days of recollection in should always be expressed in
conscious of the more recent senators and representatives at our parishes and those sponsored tangible ways through helping at
threats to religious liberty includ- this time and throughout the year by our Archdiocesan Men’s and a food pantry or soup kitchen
ed in national healthcare reform, are always appropriate. Women’s commissions in March. with your time or material re-
the bishops of the United States The following weekend, hun- Many will also participate in sources. Faith in action always By Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols
are inviting us this coming week- dreds of adult candidates for com- lenten Communal Penance leads to a deeper faith more alive
end to participate in a post card pletion of their Sacraments of Services or individual confes- with the love of Christ! the Evangelist Parish in
campaign, “Project life and initiation will present themselves sions. This lent, the Archdiocese (Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Bergenfield, and archdiocesan
liberty,” in defense of human life to Archbishop John J. Myers, of newark will mark the Year of Arnhols is pastor of Saint John vicar for pastoral life.)
and religious liberty. who will call them to ongoing Faith by guaranteeing confes-
The bishops have found this conversion and holiness. Several sions in every parish on the
an effective tool in the past and hundred more catechumens who lenten Wednesdays (excluding Cathedral prepares to host
are asking us to once again re- have been preparing for two years Ash Wednesday) from 7 to 8
mind our government representa- to become members of the p.m., in addition to whatever the Conversion, Election rites
tives and legislators in the Church through the Sacraments usual parish times for confession
Congress and Senate of some of of Baptism, Confirmation and may be. Hopefully, this universal
the issues that really matter to us eucharist at this year’s easter schedule, entitled “The light is By Michael c. GaBriele the first weekend of the lent, rep-
as Catholics and ought to matter vigil will be “elected’ or formally On for You,” will provide the Editor resent important steps in the Rite
to the citizens of our country, re- chosen by the archbishop to pro- moment of grace for many who of Christian initiation of Adults
gardless of religious denomina- ceed through the Scrutiny rites of have been away from the Church neWARK—The Archdiocese (RCiA), the process by which an
or the serious practice of their of newark will conduct the annual adult becomes a Catholic. The Rite
faith to “come home” and be rec- Call to Continuing Conversion of election marks the “choosing”
onciled to god (see story on and Rite of election Feb. 16 and of those who have been prepar-
page 1). 17, respectively, at the Cathedral ing for initiation into the Catholic
Ultimately, any lenten prac- Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Church.
tice we take on should be some- The two liturgical rites, cele- Father John J. Chadwick,
HH thing that changes our direction brated in the United States during S.T.D., the archdiocesan director
elp us continue of RCiA, said the Rite of election
focuses on catechumens—unbap-
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Repollet points out:
‘every gift to AAA
makes a difference’
By Michael c. GaBriele only 20 percent of households
Editor contribute to the AAA.
“Every year many pastors and
NEWARK—Moving forward lay leaders ask: what are the best
with its theme of “We Are One methods in getting people to give
Body,” the 2013 Archbishop’s or continue to give?” Repollet
Annual Appeal (AAA) will look said. “The pastor should make his
to gather donations to help the own gift to the AAA and inform
poorest and most vulnerable mem- his parishioners of his support of
bers of the Archdiocese of Newark. the appeal. Get someone to speak
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The AAA campaign began about how their life was impacted
Last month the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development hosted the annual “appreciation re-
Feb. 2 and 3 with “pledge week” at by programs funded through the
ception” to launch the 2013 AAA campaign. Pictured at the event, held at the Newark chancery, are (left to
the 218 parishes throughout the AAA.”
right) Carla L. Repollet, executive director of the Office of Stewardship and Development; Father Anthony J.
four counties of the Archdiocese In addition to practical sugges-
Lionelli, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Montclair; Archbishop John J. Myers; and Peggy
of Newark (see The Catholic tions, Repollet stressed it was es- Frazza, AAA coordinator at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Ridgewood. Call the archdiocesan
Advocate,Jan. 23). Continued on page 10 Development Office at [phone] for more information on donating to the AAA.
Carla Repollet, executive di-
rector of the archdiocesan Office
of Stewardship and Development,
said the final tally for the 2012 OOvveerr 660000
AAA was $10 million in pledges,
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last year,” Repollet said, address-

ing the Jan. 17 gathering at the
Archdiocesan Center—the annual
“appreciation reception” for AAA
parish coordinators and pastors.
“Many of those who give consis-
tently just could not do it last year.
Therefore the number of donors
declined. Knowing this, we all
have to think of new ways to invite
more parishioners to give to the
(2013) AAA.
On the bright side, she said
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achieved their goal for pledges.
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Black History Month
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, Special to
you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion
to reach for the stars to change the world. — Harriet Tubman February 6, 2013
SMA leader recalls days of danger, hope in Liberia
BY MELISSA McNALLY candidly during an interview last ture of his missionary journey as As a missionary, Fr. Moran the night. The house was filled
Staff Writer month. Describing his tumultuous the Archdiocese of Newark cele- served in Liberia from 1984-2002 with kids, some even sleeping on
time as a missionary in Liberia brates Black History Month dur- in the Buah District of Grand Kru the floor. At night, soldiers
“I
’ve been arrested a during the country’s brutal 14- ing February. County. Some of his responsibili- would shoot their weapons in the
number of times, year civil war, he witnessed The initials “SMA” stand ties included working as a pastor air and once a bullet grazed
shot at and even atrocities first-hand while serv- for the group’s name in Latin: and managing an elementary someone inside the house. We
accused of being an ing as the regional superior of Societas Missionum ad Afros. school. The country erupted into moved a dresser in front of the
Israeli spy,” Father the congregation in Africa’s SMA is a global network of over two civil wars from 1989-2003. windows so no stray bullets
Michael Moran, S.M.A., Provin- oldest republic. 1,000 Catholic missionaries— According to estimates by BBC would come in. Most soldiers re-
cial Superior of the Society of These vivid recollections women and men—who serve News, 250,000 people were killed spected the Church and wouldn’t
African Missions, Tenafly, said shared by Fr. Moran paint a pic- people throughout Africa as well during the wars and many thou- bother us unless they were des-
as people of African descent sands more fled the fighting. The perate for money,” he recalled.
throughout the world. French- conflict left the country in eco- Not only did he provide a safe
born Bishop Melchior de Marion nomic ruin. haven for children, but soldiers
Bresillac founded SMA in Lyon, “Our compound was sur- who wanted to abandon the fight
We salute
France, on Dec. 8, 1856. The rounded by a brick wall and par- would also seek refuge within the
Black History Month American Province of SMA was ents felt it was safer to send their SMA confines. Soldiers, some of
established in 1941. children over to my house during them children themselves, were
with thanksgiving and prayer
recruited by tribe. The ethnic
group in power was the Krahn
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Our prayerful salute tribe and in opposition were the
CHURCH Gio and Mano. Fr. Moran en-
couraged soldiers to leave their
during
MONTCLAIR
weapons outside after conflict
erupted inside the home between
Black History Month
children and soldiers from oppos-
Anthony P. Vainieri, Owner ing tribes.
NJ Lic. No. 2032 St. Mary, Star of the Sea The relationship between
the Church and soldiers during
Anthony P. Vainieri Jr., Manager
Bayonne the war was tenuous. Catholic
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religious leaders in Liberia, at
Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Director
the time, spoke out against
NJ Lic. No. 3558 atrocities committed by those
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and prayers to both of our lives and brought
Sister Patricia Lucas us to a higher ranking officer.
The senior officer happened to
Director of African-American, Saint Peter Claver
attend Catholic school as a boy
African & Caribbean Apostolate
and pardoned us. However, if
st. Henry Celebrates the Spirit
the woman was ever caught
Bayonne and I was not present, she
and
would be killed.” He said the
Accomplishments of woman survived and is still in
Black History Month tells the
contact with the priest who
African-Americans, helped rescue her.
story of a people and
The SMA missionaries were
Africans and the evacuated several times during
their accomplishments vital to
the war, Fr. Moran explained.
Caribbean Heritage
the fabric of America. Soldiers would take everything
56 Elmwood Ave., from the homes and did not want
during
HolySpirit& Montclair anyone, the Church included,
ourladyHelpofCHriStianS Rev. Richard D. Carlson, Black History Month to intervene. The missionaries
moved from town to town, and
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February 6, 2013
county. Fr. Moran spent 18 years missionary work, Fr. Moran said tired priests and upholding fi-
in war-torn Liberia and felt he had it takes time to build a relation- nances of the missionary socie-
a duty to the people with whom ship with members of a commu- ty. There are many expatriate
he had formed a relationship. nity and to gain their confidence. clergy working in this country
“To keep us going, (the SMA) Understanding the culture is im- from Africa and India. SMA
reinforced among ourselves that perative when trying to serve hosts an orientation for the vis-
what we were doing was impor- others. “We are there to discern iting priests to help them under-
tant. Our presence said that the God’s presence among the peo- stand and adapt to the culture.
Church was faithful to its people. ple. We have to be open to see For over 150 years SMA mis-
We not only served Catholics, but God’s presence in different cul- sionaries have provided both spir-
all people and we couldn’t aban- tures and lifestyles. For exam- itual and practical care in Africa
don them. We came to know the ple, Americans are very goal- as pastors, teachers, healthcare
people better than the non-gov- oriented. In Liberia, the object workers, construction workers,
ernment organizations (NGOs) was to work together in com- farmers and other various roles.
who were sent to Liberia. We munity. They were more inter- The missionaries of the American
could get the organizations and ested in how they related to Province primarily minister in
the local people to work together. each other. For us, the goal is Liberia, Ghana, Kenya and
Because SMA has been there for all that matters. For them, the Tanzania The organization also
so long, the people trusted us and people themselves are what strives to preserve and encourage
Submitted photo
knew we were there to help,” he mattered.” African art and culture and main- Father Michael Moran, S.M.A., center, speaks with members of
explained. In the United States, there tains several museums through- Barkleyville Parish in the Cape Palmas Diocese, Liberia. Fr. Moran
Fr. Moran returned to the are only 27 SMA priests. As out the world. The SMA’s inter- returned to the West African country in 2010 after serving there for
United States in 2002 and con- provincial superior, Fr. Moran national administrative headquar- 18 years. Founded in 1822 by freed American and Caribbean
fessed he felt “burned out.” He is responsible for the elderly re- ters is in Rome. slaves, Liberia endured two civil wars between 1989-2003.
has visited Liberia many times
since he left and keeps in contact
with some of his former students. A Tribute
“Whenever I go back, people still We Salute Black History
say hello and remember me. One to
and the
of my former students is a nurse
Black History Month
and another works for the United Accomplishments of African-Americans
Nations.”
from
The political situation in the
Church of Saint Gabriel
West African nation, which sits St. Patrick’s Pro Cathedral
on the Atlantic coast and borders the Archangel
and St. John’s Church
Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote
Saddle River
d’Ivoire, has improved dramati- Newark
cally. In 2003, a peace agree-
ment was reached in Liberia.
L
Democratic elections took place
ooking back and looking
in 2005. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a
Harvard-trained economist and
ahead, Black History Month B H M
former Minister of Finance, was LACK ISTORY ONTH
elected as the first female presi- is a time of reflection.
dent in Africa.
is a special and appropriate
“Things are getting better in
Liberia and people move around time to reflect and learn.
more freely; there is hope,” Fr.
Moran said. “People have to
St. Philomena, Livingston Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Orange
begin to trust each other again.
There are still a lot of weapons in
the country. Weapons give people
a great sense of empowerment—
if you are a 13-year-old boy hold- We Salute Black History Month We join in the joyous celebration
ing a gun, you have ‘a say’ over
everyone.” of Black History Month.
Fr. Moran’s faith journey to
Africa began thousands of
miles away while at seminary
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the SMA in 1978. “During my
first night at the mission station
I heard drums beating loudly at
The message of
around 2 a.m. I was nervous and We honor Black History Month and the
thought someone was attacking
us. It turns out that it was harvest significance of what it has to say about iBlack History Monthi
season and the farmers were is both inspirational and
the past and about the future.
gathering before dawn to head to
the fields. The people were real- educational. Important lessons
ly excited to meet us and were
very open and friendly. While St. FranciS, Hoboken for us all.
there, I learned what things are
The Little Church with a Big Heart
of value,” he recalled. St. Ann, Hoboken
Regarding the dynamics of
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Caldwell looks to attain university status

CALDWELL—Nancy said. “The campus community is A task force has been charged Becoming a university has
Blattner, Ph.D., O.P.A., president excited about the possibility of and is workin g t o compile the pro- been part of Blattner’s vision since
of Caldwell College, said the col- claiming the designation of uni- posal that will be submitted ulti- her arrival at Caldwell in July
lege’s board of trustees has unani- versity, a name that many of us be- mately for approval to the Office 2009. In her remarks to the col-
mously passed a resolution charg- lieve already describes Caldwell of the New Jersey Secretary of lege’s strategic planning commit-

ing the college to move forward College with the offering of our Higher Education. The process is tee in spring 2010, she first out-
with the necessary steps towards first doctoral program in Applied expected to take at least two years lined this vision, and subsequently,
achievement of university status. Behavior Analysis in 2009, our to complete. Blattner said she is university status became part of
“This is certainly a defining strong master’s degrees in multi- hopeful that the change in status Caldwell College’s five-year
moment in the history of Caldwell ple disciplinary areas, and our di- will occur during Caldwell’s 75th strategic plan. The college has
College and in its future,” Blattner versity and growth.” anniversary during the 2014- seen significant growth in re-
2015 school year. cent years . Nancy Blattner
Parish to host job-seeker workshop
RIDGEWOOD—The Career Resources Ministry sions are free, open to the public and parish mem-
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 1 Passaic St., bership is not required.
in its continuing effort to provide help to people Members of the parish ministry are career con-
seeking employment, will present the first of four sultants and human-resource professionals dedicated
winter/spring career workshops on Sunday, Feb. to helping people seeking employment. For addition-
24, at 1 p.m. al information, call Carol Shea at [phone] or
Workshops are held in the meeting room located Tom Lewis at [phone].
in the lower church. Anyone seeking employment or “Create Your Communications Strategy and
anticipating possible unemployment is invited to at- Resume” is the topic of the first workshop ses-
tend. There is no pre-registration needed to partici- sion. Those attending should bring a copy of their
pate in any or all of the four workshops. The ses- current resume.
2013 AAA monetary wealth. She cited a re- everything we have is a blessing
cent study by Notre Dame’s from God, which we must share
Catholic Social and Pastoral with others who are in need,”
Continued from page 1 Research Initiative, which con- she said.
sential for parishioners to reflect on cluded Catholics tend to separate Archbishop John J. Myers also
the grand scheme of Catholic life their monetary wealth and material addressed the Jan. 17 assembly at
and spiritual values, and re-exam- possessions from their spiritual life. the chancery, thanking everyone
ine their material possessions and “We must get them to see that for their efforts in 2012 and en-
couraging them to continue their
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who call our hotline monthly. Your and many had to deal with the
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