Archdiocese
of Newark Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Week
Hispanic Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Newark
are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week October 1-6. Hosted
by the Office of the Hispanic Apostolate, the weeklong celebration
will feature cultural presentations, prayer and the reading of a
proclamation signed by the Most Rev. John J. Myers, Archbishop of
Newark.
In
his proclamation, Archbishop Myers wrote, “The 440,000 men
and women of Hispanic origin who today live and worship in the Archdiocese
of Newark are a proud, energetic and vital example of deep, abiding
Catholic faith… Their Catholic tradition is the oldest of
all immigrant peoples who sough new life in the New World.”
The
following is the schedule of events for Hispanic Heritage Week (all
events to be held in the Archdiocesan Center Auditorium, 171 Clifton
Ave., Newark):
Tuesday,
October 1, 2 p.m.
Opening of program
Wednesday,
October 2, 12- 3 p.m.
Cultural Presentation— Chancery and agencies day
Thursday,
October 3, 12- 3 p.m.
Cultural Presentation— Pastors Day
Friday,
October 4, 12- 3 p.m.
Cultural Presentation— Catholic Schools Day
Saturday,
October 5, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Hispanic Leadership Gathering
Sunday,
October 6, 6 p.m.
Closing Program /Bilingual Vespers— Pastorals Agents/Deacons
& Wives
"What
is so extraordinary about this week is that everyone- pastors, school
children and agency employees- in the Archdiocese is involved in
the celebration. They all bring their own unique perspective on
the importance of Hispanic heritage," said Maricela Quintana,
Director of the Hispanic Apostolate.
For information on Hispanic Heritage Week, contact the Hispanic
Apostolate at (973) 497-8400.
Editor’s
Note: The text of the Proclamation signed by Archbishop Myers follows.
Proclamation
From
its earliest days, the Church of Newark has been a church
of immigrants. We have always welcomed the unique and fervent
expressions of faith that people have brought with them from
their homelands, and we continue to welcome and celebrate
newcomers
The 440,000 men and women of Hispanic origin who today live
and worship in the Archdiocese of Newark are a proud, energetic
and vital example of deep, abiding Catholic faith in the Gospel
of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Catholic tradition has enriched
many of the immigrant peoples who sought new life in the New
World.
The Hispanic experience blends family, culture, person, celebrations
and outward expressions of faith in un abrazo, an embrace,
a gift from God to be shared with all.
In recognition of the faith, devotion and love of Hispanics
for this local Church, a love that transcends ethnic, cultural
and geographic boundaries, I proclaim the week of October
1 through October 6 Hispanic Heritage Week in the Archdiocese
of Newark
I rejoice with our Hispanic brothers and sisters in the faith,
as they celebrate their homelands, their cultures, and their
oneness in Christ.
Most Reverend John J. Myers
Archbishop of NewarkGiven this 27th day of September, 2002
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