Elizabeth Kepniss (973) 497-4187 kepnisel@rcan.org

For Release:  October 26, 2000

Archdiocese of Newark celebrates Jubilee Call to Justice

On Saturday, November 18, 2000, Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick and the Archdiocese of Newark will host a Jubilee Call to Justice at Seton Hall University, South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ. This one-of-a-kind Archdiocesan-wide celebration, with witness and reflection on the Catholic Social Teaching, will celebrate the rich ethnic, cultural and racial diversity that is the strength of the Archdiocese of Newark.

The Jubilee Call to Justice will begin at 9:30 am, with procession and welcome address by Archbishop McCarrick. The day will follow with prayer, reflections/witness, break-out sessions with witness, exhibitions and challenges.

Break-out sessions focusing on the need to be called and challenged to live the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching include:

 

Life and Dignity of the Human Person Intro: Rev. Robert Antczak, Pastor, St. Paul the Apostle, Jersey City Witness: Mary Oswald, Commission for Ministry with People with Disabilities, Diocese of Metuchen Call to Family, Community and Participation Intro: Rev. William Crum, St. Mary's, Elizabeth Witness: Stephanie & Robert Williams, Ministry Leaders, St. Charles, Newark Human Rights and Responsibilities Intro: Rev. Dennis Berry, S.T., Fr. Judge Apostolic Center, Stirling Witness: Ministry With Migrant Workers Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Intro: Sr. Jacinta Fernandes, O.S.B., Director, St. Joseph Social Center, Elizabeth Witness: Pamela Brown, Volunteer, St. Joseph Social Center, Elizabeth Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers Intro: Rev. Msgr. John Gilchrist, Pastor, Holy Cross, Harrison Witness: Angelica Santamauro, Director, American Labor Museum, Haledon Solidarity Intro: Rev. Jack Martin, Sacred Heart, Vailsburg Witness: Georgette Delinois, Haiti Solidarity Network of the Northeast, Elizabeth Care for God's Creation Intro: Marianne Kehoe, Program Director, Xavier Retreat Center, Convent Station Witness: Sr. Carol Zinn, SSJ, Program Director, Global Education Associates, Teaneck

The day, which is designed to inspired and challenge both lay and religious to live their faith to the fullest in this new millennium, will include special guest facilitator Rev. Ted Parker, O.S.C., from All Saints Parish, Harlem.

Event Music Coordinator Sr. Patricia Cashman, SSJ, has invited guest choirs, the Filharmonics from Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Jersey City and St. Rocco's Choir from St. RoccoÕs Parish, Newark, to perform. Other entertainment will include Khana, Bolivian/Latino Music and Dance.

The Jubilee Call to Justice will provide simultaneous translation in English and Spanish, as well as signing for hearing impaired.

The registration fee is $10, and includes lunch. For more information, or to register, please call (973) 497-4341.

 

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