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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 Catholic Social Teaching, will highlight 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. The break-out sessions will focus on the need to be called and challenged to live the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching, and the speakers will reflect a wide range of the Catholic Social action. For example, Migrant Workers who labor in Central and Northern New Jersey will share and witness to their efforts for a dignified life; Georgette Delinois, a first-generation Haitian, lives and works in the Archdiocese yet struggles for justice for other Haitian immigrants. While raising their five sons, Robert and Stephanie Williams both work and find time to serve their parish in Newark, and Mary Oswald, a physically challenged person, is a cantor and choir member at her parish, and serves as her parish pro-life representative. 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. 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. Rocco's Parish, Newark, to perform. Other entertainment will include Khana, a Bolivian/Latino Music and Dance. The group was formed with the idea of playing and producing indigenous flute from Boliva, Peru and Ecuador. The mission of Khana is to educate the public about and create a larger appreciation for true native music. 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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