THE
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Newspaper of the Diocese of Trenton
JULY 30, 2015
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A Celebration of Religious Anniversaries
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he Monitor presents its annual tribute to the men and women marking anniversaries this year of their vocations as priests, deacons and religious sisters and brothers. Through the dedication of their lives spent in ministry in parishes, schools, hospitals and outreach centers, they have brought God’s unending love to the people in their midst. We give thanks for their ministry and the many ways they witness to the Gospel. May they inspire all of us to do the same.
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THE MONITOR • JULY 30, 2015
A MESSAGE from
BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M.
They’re still here A
nniversaries are not simply reminders of a decision once made. Whether it is marriage or ordination or profession of religious vows, anniversaries are reminders of a life lived. Whether it is five, 10, 25, 50 or more years, the celebration of an anniversary calls to mind growth, successes, failures, laughter, tears, health, sickness, people still around, people who are gone, good times and bad – the whole package that we call life. I think of a song written by the genius of American musical theater, Stephen Sondheim, for the Broadway show “Follies” entitled “I’m Still Here.” I heard the late raspy voiced chanteuse Elaine Stritch
belt it out in a Sondheim concert a few years ago: Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them all And my dear, I’m still here. Plush velvet sometimes, Sometimes just pretzels and beer, but I’m here. I’ll leave the rest of the not particularly religious lyrics to “YouTube” but the point of them is simply that the longer you live and the more you see, the more grateful you become. And that is – or can be – a religious thought. When anniversaries roll around, we should be thankful to God, above
Contents Religious Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3 Priest Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-9 Deacon Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-37
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all, that we and they are “still here.” Every fall, the Diocese of Trenton invites couples married for a quarter or half century to join the Bishop as he extends anniversary blessings. And at this time of year we commemorate priests, deacons and religious who celebrate milestone anniversaries in their ordained and consecrated lives: they’re “still here” ... and we are happy they are! Pastors and parish priests, teachers and sisters and brothers who served in Catholic hospitals and other religious works throughout the Diocese … Their anniversaries are not just important to them and their families or friends; their anniversaries recall the impact they have had and the imprint they have left on our lives, “good times and bum times,” leading us to God and bringing God to us. Pretty great stuff. We owe them big time. And, so, as we look through the names and faces in these pages, let’s smile and say a prayer of thanks. God is good and so are they. Happy anniversary! Thank you, Lord, that they’re “still here” reminding us of you.
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herself as being “active retired,” and is enjoying the chance to set aside time for her two favorite interests – baking cookies and embroidery.
Religious Teachers Filippini Sister Angelica Cristiani
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Born in Jersey City in 1924, Sister Angelica Cristiani entered the Religious Teachers Filippini community in Villa Walsh, Morristown, in 1938. Her investiture occurred June 16, 1940, and she made her final oblation Aug. 22, 1943. She holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from St. Elizabeth College, Convent Station. During her 75 years in ministry, she taught for some 45 – teaching students in various grade levels in New Jersey, Maryland and Brooklyn, N.Y. Among the schools in New Jersey where Sister Angelica ministered were St. Mary of Mount Virgin, New Brunswick; St. Joachim, Trenton; St. James, Trenton, and Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing. She also assisted in food service in St. Joseph by the Sea, Mantoloking. From 1991 to 2014, she assisted with food service in her latest assignment in Villa Victoria Academy. She has described
Sister Mary Martha Harcar Mercy Sister Mary Martha Harcar is one of 12 children born in Trenton to George and Mary Harcar. She attended Trenton’s Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1940. She entered the Sisters of Mercy from Immaculate Conception Parish Sept. 22, 1940. Among her siblings were three brothers who were priests: Spiritan Father George Harcar, Conventual Franciscan Father Cecil Harcar, and Father Anthony Harcar. Her brothers are now deceased. Sister Martha earned a bachelor of science degree from Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and a master of arts degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange. During her 75 years in religious life, she taught primary grades in parish elementary schools in Lambertville, Atlantic City, South Amboy, Paulsboro, Bordentown, Sayreville, Bernardsville and North Plainfield. She began her parish visitation ministry in St. Paul Parish in Princeton in 1993 and has served there continuously for 25 years. She has shared her wisdom, caring ways and faithful example with people wherever she has served particularly over her long years in Princeton.
Dominican Sister Sylvia Bielen
Christian Brother James Hogan Christian Brother James Hogan marks the 80th anniversary of his religious profession this year. From 1938 until 1970, he served as a teacher in a number of institutions, including St. Jerome, N.Y.; Juniorate, Barrytown, N.Y., St. Joseph, West New York, N.J., and De La Salle, Washington, D.C. In 1970, he began what would be more than 30 years serving as an accountant in a number of assignments, including La Salle Academy, N.Y.; Provincialate, N.Y.; Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, N.Y.;,and Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse, N.Y. In 2001, he moved to New Jersey and most recently retired after spending close to 10 years in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. He now resides in De La Salle Hall, Lincroft.
Sister Sylvia Bielen, of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Seton Hall University, South Orange; a master’s degree in art from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., and a master of fine arts degree in design from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. This year, she celebrates the 70th anniversary of her religious profession – seven decades that have been marked by a range of teaching ministries throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. She has spent much of her life teaching art, as well as lecturing on spirituality and art. Sister Sylvia lives in Asbury Towers, Asbury Park, where she offers art lessons to fellow residents. She also attends a weekly spiritual conference in Stella Maris Retreat Center, Long Branch.
Christian Brother Thomas Caldwell For the past 70 years, Christian Brother Thomas Caldwell has held a number of positions throughout the United States. He began teaching in La Salle College High School, Philadelphia, in 1950 before moving to Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh. In the 1960s, he began his tenure as a school administrator, serving as principal in Central District Catholic High School, Canton, Ohio; vice principal of West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, and principal of both Hudson Catholic High School, Jersey City, and West Catholic Boys High School, Philadelphia. He studied for a brief time in Sangre de Cristo, N. M., before returning to the East Coast for continued studies and eventually to serve as admissions director for St. Gabriel Hall, Phoenixville,
Pa. He also spent five years as chaplain to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., from 1989 until 1994. Following two decades spent in St. Gabriel Hall, Audubon, Pa., he is presently a resident of De La Salle Hall, Lincroft.
Marianite of Holy Cross Sister Margaret Cronley Sister Margaret Cronley of the Marianites of Holy Cross holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Fordham University, New York City. She entered the convent in the midst of World War II and has lived, taught and served as principal in numerous states along the East Coast. As she marks the 70th anniversary of her religious profession, she is also preparing for retirement. Born in Manhattan as the youngest of four siblings, it was in 1945 when she journeyed to New Orleans to enter the Marianites of Holy Cross. Since then, she has been a teacher in Louisiana and Connecticut, a principal in New York and Massachusetts, the provincial superior of the Marianites of Holy Cross in Our Lady of Princeton – now the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart – and worked for many years in the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Trenton. When she retired from the Chancery Office, she ministered for more than 10 years as sacramental secretary in St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville. Sister Margaret’s retirement marks both the end of one era and the dawn of a new one. She glows with enthusiasm as she contemplates life in St. Mary’s Assisted Living, Lawrenceville.
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Fr. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor and Fr. William Dunlap, Associate Pastor along with the entire Parish Family of
St. Catharine-St. Margaret, Spring Lake, wish to congratulate
Fr. Dennis Gallagher, O.S.A.
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May God bless you with many more years of serving the Diocese of Trenton and the Parish Family of St. Catharine-St. Margaret.
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Christian Brother Michael Fitzgibbon In seven decades of ministry, Christian Brother Michael Fitzgibbon has experienced a range of assignments and posts. In the United States, he has spent time as a teacher and school administrator in various institutions, including Good Shepherd, N.Y.; Lincoln Hall, Lincolndale, N.Y.; De La Salle Collegiate, Warren, Mich., and Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, N.Y. From 1968 to 1969, he spent time in St. Pius Seminary in Makoko, Musoma, Tanzania, in a Swahili Language School, and for the next several years he taught in Umbwe Secondary School in Moshi, Tanzania. He returned to the United States in 1971 to serve as a teacher in Paramus Catholic High, Paramus, before returning to and serving as vice principal in Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, N.Y. Brother Michael was named vice principal of St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, Buffalo, N.Y., in 1975, spending two years there before spending the following year teaching in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. He then returned as a teacher to Paramus
Catholic High School, where he remained for more than 16 years. He retired in 1996 and currently lives in De La Salle Hall, Lincroft.
Dominican Sister Anne Francis McNally Sister Anne Francis McNally of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, this year celebrates her 70th anniversary of religious profession. Sister Anne Francis earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Villanova University, Villanova, Pa. She began her teaching ministry in St. Joseph Day Nursery, Manhattan, later teaching in Our Lady of Victory School, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Her teaching ministry has featured work throughout New York and New Jersey, including time spent in St. Joseph Elementary School, Toms River, and St. Mary School, Ocean. Sister Anne Francis has also volunteered in the infirmary in Mount St. Mary Convent, Newburgh, N.Y.
Marianite of Holy Cross Sister Sylvia Asselin
Congratulations to
Sister Trudy Ahern, ssj on her 50 th Jubilee
and many years of providing spiritual and educational growth at the Upper Room Spiritual Center in Neptune, NJ
God’s blessings for your wonderful ministry!
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Sister Sylvia Asselin, a native of Arlington, Mass., entered the order of the Marianites of Holy Cross in 1955 in Our Lady of Princeton, Princeton. This year she is celebrating the 60th anniversary of her religious profession. She graduated from St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing, Trenton, and received her bachelor of science in nursing from Boston College, Boston. She continued her education in New York University, New York City, earning a master’s degree in nursing. Community health nursing comprised a significant portion of her career, including terms serving in the Visiting Nurse Association in Princeton
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as well as in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and in the broader Central Jersey region. Sister Sylvia also spent time in Haysville, N.C., ministering to those living in the mountainous region. For two years, Sister Sylvia taught elementary education in St. Benedict School, Hazlet, later being named pastoral assistant in St. Dominic Parish, Brick, a post she held for 12 years. Under the leadership of Msgr. James Brady, pastor of St. Dominic Parish, she established a parish nurse program, a bereavement ministry and a women’s group for social activity and assistance to the needy. She also coordinated the parish’s extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion schedule for local hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound. Within her congregation, Sister Sylvia was elected to leadership positions in France, Louisiana, New Jersey and Canada. She spent a time as mission coordinator as well, traveling to Asia, Africa, Haiti and Latin America. Presently, she is involved in volunteer ministry to the homebound in St. Dominic Parish, and in St. John Parish, Lakehurst.
Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary George Mary Brolly Born in Philadelphia, Sister George Mary Brolly entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, from St. Matthew Parish, Philadelphia, in 1952. She professed her vows March 9, 1955, and is currently celebrating the 60th anniversary of her religious profession. Sister George Mary served in a dozen missions throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia before coming to Incarnation-St. James School, Ewing, in 2000. She taught in the Diocese of Trenton elementary school until its closure at the end of the 2014-15 school year. In August 2015, she will be assigned to Camilla Hall, Immaculata, Pa.
Marianite of Holy Cross Sister Anne Ebersold Marianite of Holy Cross Sister Anne Ebersold graduated 1949 from Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, New York City, with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse with the Marianites of Holy Cross in French Hospital in Manhattan. With the encouragement from her fellow sisters, she entered the Marianite Novitiate in Our Lady of Princeton, Princeton, on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15, 1955. She made her first vows May 30, 1957, and received her first obedience to minister at French Hospital. She made perpetual vows May 30, 1960. Sister Anne was sent to Canada in 1962 to minister as operating room nurse and supervisor in Lac Megantic and later in Mont Laurier, Quebec, where she remained until 1970. From 1970 to 1974, she served as a charge nurse in Mater Dei Nursing Home, Newfield, in the Diocese of Camden. From 1974 -1976, she served as novice mistress in Our Lady of Princeton Novitiate, then returned in 1976 to Mater Dei Nursing Home, where she ministered as a nurse. In 1992, she received her license as a nursing home administrator and became the administrator of Mater Dei. She was honored with the St. Luke Award in 1996 recognizing her “many years of bringing Christ’s
Ye a r s healing ministry to the people of God in Southern New Jersey.” Sister Anne retired from her position as administrator of Mater Dei Nursing Home in 2010 and took up residence in the Diocese of Trenton and joined the pastoral care Team in St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. She received a certificate for completing the Diocese of Trenton course of studies for Pastoral Care Specialization in February, 2015. Sister Anne celebrated her 60th jubilee as Marianite of Holy Cross, May 30, 2015, and continues to serve as a pastoral care minister in St. Francis Medical Center.
Mercy Sister Janice Edwards Mercy Sister Janice Edwards, daughter of George and Marie Edwards, was born in Somers Point. Her elementary education was provided in St. Peter School, Pleasantville, and her secondary education was in Holy Spirit High School, Absecon. She graduated from high school in 1965. Sister Janice entered the Sisters of Mercy Sept. 8, 1965, from St. Bernadette Parish, Northfield. Her bachelor of arts degree in history was earned in Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and was followed by a master of divinity in Scripture and theology in Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, and a doctorate in spiritual direction in Weston School of Theology in Massachusetts. Sister Janice began her ministry in 1970 as a primary teacher in Burlington and moved to junior high grades, followed by parish ministry in Freehold and spiritual direction in Mount Holly. With her doctorate completed, she served in several roles in The Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, Chestnut Hill College, Chestnut Hill, Pa., and St. Malachy Convent in Pennsylvania. Serious surgery and recovery interrupted the years during Sister Janice’s term in leadership but she returned to her roles in spirituality, teaching, directing and supervising which she continues to the present in Bradley Beach. Her influence on the lives of hundreds whom she has touched in her ministry is well-known and appreciated.
Mercy Sister Mary Terena Gentili Mercy Sister Mary Terena Gentili is one of two daughters born to Dante and Clara Gentili in Trenton. She received her elementary education in St. Joachim Elementary School, Trenton, and graduated from Cathedral High School in Trenton in 1951. She entered the Sisters of Mercy, Watchung, from St. Joachim Parish in 1955. Sister Terena earned her bachelor of arts degree in elementary education in Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and began her ministry, teaching the primary grades, in Atlantic City. Over the next 30 years she taught in parish elementary schools in Bordentown, Perth Amboy, Bound Brook
and Phillipsburg. In 1990, she arrived at St. Paul School, Princeton, where she taught second grade, reading enrichment in all primary grades and served on the professional staff.
Mercy Sister Karina Haywood Mercy Sister Karina Haywood, the only daughter of Milton and Anna Haywood, was born in Atlantic City. Her education began with the Sisters of Mercy in Holy Spirit Elementary School and continued at Holy Spirit High School, both in Atlantic City. She graduated from high school in 1955 and in September of that year, she entered the Sisters of Mercy in Watchung, from Holy Spirit Parish. Sister Karina received her bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and a master of arts degree in counseling in Seton Hall University, South Orange, in 1977. Sister Karina began her teaching ministry in Burlington, Red Bank, Rumson and Atlantic City. She served as principal in St. Joseph School, Trenton, and St. Paul School, Princeton. She then served as a campus minister at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton. She began her service in prison ministry in 1990 in the education department at Garden State Correctional Center. She became the supervisor of chaplains and chaplaincy services at Central Reception Correction and Assignment Facility in Trenton where she served in that capacity until 2013. Sister Karina currently volunteers at the prison facility and serves on the board at Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville. Sister Karina has filled a wide and varied range of ministerial roles, always with a focus on justice and compassion for those whom she serves.
Mercy Sister Dorothy Jancola Mercy Sister Dorothy Jancola, the second of eight children, daughter of Peter and Josephine Jancola, was born in Perth Amboy. She received her elementary and secondary education with Sisters of Mercy in St. Mary Parish Elementary School and St. Mary High School, both in South Amboy. She graduated from high school in 1955. Sister Dorothy received both degrees in mathematics: her bachelor of arts from Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and her masters degree in math education from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey). From 1957 to 1996, she taught math in junior high grades in Camden and Phillipsburg and in Cathedral High School, Trenton, and Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville. She was also assistant principal in Cathedral High School. From 1980 to the present, Sister Dorothy has served as pastoral associate in St. George Parish, Titusville. As times, pastors and parishioners changed, she remained a caring and stabilizing influence.
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Dominican Sister Mary Anthony Schmittauer
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This year, Sister Mary Anthony Schmittauer marks the 60th anniversary of her religious profession with the Dominican Sisters of Hope. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh, N.Y., and taught throughout New Jersey. From 1969 to 1996, Sister Mary Anthony taught in St. Joseph Elementary School, Toms River, also serving as coordinator of religious education from 1992 to 1995. From 1996 until 2014, Sister Mary Anthony served as church manager for St. Joseph Parish, with her responsibilities including the training of altar servers.
Mercy Sister Marjorie Smith Mercy Sister Joanmarie McDonnell Mercy Sister Joanmarie McDonnell, one of two children of John and Helen McDonnell, was born in South Amboy. She received her early education from the Sisters of Mercy in St. Mary Elementary School and St. Mary High School, both in South Amboy. She graduated from high school in 1955. Sister Joanmarie entered the Sisters of Mercy in Watchung, N.J., from St. Joseph Parish, Carteret, Sept. 24, 1955. Continuing her education in the field of English, she pursued her bachelor of arts degree at Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and a master of arts degree in The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Beginning her teaching ministry in 1957, Sister Joanmarie taught for 12 years in Lawrenceville and two years in Mount St. Mary Academy, Watchung. She next served six years in Lawrenceville as assistant principal and then taught in Perth Amboy. In 1981, she came to St. James High School, Red Bank, where she continues to teach English. Many students and their siblings and parents have been her students over 34 years and value the love of language and literature that she shared with them.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister M. Claudette Naylor Born in Chicago, Sister M. Claudette Naylor teaches in Holy Cross Academy, Delran, and has been a faculty member in the science department for the past 20 years. Sister M. Claudette, who this year marks her 60th anniversary of religious profession, entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pa., Sept. 8, 1952, and made her profession of vows Aug. 3, 1955. Before coming to Holy Cross in 1995, she taught in elementary and secondary schools in New York, Maryland, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Mercy Sister Marjorie Smith was born in Atlantic City to Francis and Margaret Smith. Her elementary education in Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary School and her secondary education at Holy Spirit High School, both in Atlantic City, were provided by the Sisters of Mercy. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Watchung from Star of the Sea Parish Sept. 24, 1955.. Sister Marjorie pursued a lifelong ministry in education earning a bachelor of arts degree in Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, and master of arts degree in Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), graduating in 1975. Her teaching ministry began in 1957 in Bordentown and continued in Atlantic City, Edison and Collingswood where she was appointed the principal. She returned to the Jersey Shore in Ocean City for 13 years where she was also principal before moving to Asbury Park where she became the first principal of The Sisters Academy. In 2002, Sister Marjorie moved to education in Epiphany House, Asbury Park, and then to development and mentoring in Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park. She also shares her many gifts with needs of a community house, Mercy by the Lake, in Long Branch.
Mercy Sister Catharine Sullivan Mercy Sister Catharine Sullivan, daughter of Edward and Nora Sullivan, was born in South Amboy. Her early education began in St. Teresa Elementary School, Woodside, N.Y., and continued in St. Agnes Academy, College Point, N.Y. Returning to New Jersey, she pursued a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish in Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, graduating in 1955. The following September, she entered the Sisters of Mercy, Watchung, from St. Mary Parish, Plainfield. Her first years in ministry were spent in Mount St. Mary’s Academy as a secondary teacher. Following her first profession, she was among the first sister faculty members in Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville. Returning to Georgian Court as an assistant professor of Spanish in 1965, she began a series of positions including dean of women, director of academic affairs, director of evening division and dean, school of arts and sciences. In addition to her administrative duties, Sister Catherine contin-
ued teaching and offering enrichment programs for her students. In 2005, Sister Catherine moved to Mount St. Mary closing a 50-year span of dedicated and loyal service to the university she loved so well.
Mercy Sister Diane Szubrowski Mercy Sister Diane Szubrowski, the only daughter of Joseph and Helen Szubrowski, was born in Trenton. She was educated in Holy Cross Parish Elementary School and Cathedral High School, both in Trenton. After graduating from high school in 1955, she entered the community in Watchung from Holy Cross Parish in September of that year. It was in high school where she met the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Diane pursued a bachelor of arts degree in Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood, followed by a master of arts degree in administration and supervision in Rutgers University, and later a master of social work degree also in Rutgers. She also earned certificates as a spiritual director and counselor. Between 1957 and 1969, Sister Diane taught in Catholic schools in Metuchen, South Amboy and Bernardsville. She returned to Metuchen as a principal until 1974. She was appointed to the position of personnel director of the New Jersey Sisters of Mercy for four years before her election to leadership in 1978. During a brief interval between leadership roles, she shared her skills as a family therapist in Metuchen Diocese Catholic Charities in Bridgewater. Re-elected in 1994, this time as president of the Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey, Sister Diane served in that role until 2006. Her most recent ministry has been in the development office at Georgian Court College as a donor relations officer. In every role, Sister Diane’s gracious presence and natural leadership gifts inspire and charm those she serves.
Mercy Sister Mary Jane Veldof Mercy Sister Mary Jane Veldof, daughter of John and Pauline Veldof, was born in Trenton. She attended St. Anthony School, Hamilton, and Cathedral High School, Trenton, which was staffed by the Sisters of Mercy. She graduated from Cathedral in 1955 and in September of that year, she entered the Sisters of Mercy, Watchung, from Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Mercerville. Sister Mary Jane received her bachelor of arts degree in history from Georgian Court College (now University), Lakewood; a master of arts degree in history from the University of Dayton, Ohio, and a master of arts in administration from Rider University, Lawrenceville. Sister Mary Jane began her teaching ministry in South Plainfield, Sayreville and North Plainfield. She served as a principal in St. James School, Red Bank, Sacred Heart School, South Plainfield, and St. Dominic School, Brick. She was also appointed directress of St. Mary Academy, Lakewood. Beyond New Jersey, Sister Mary Jane taught at several schools in Florida and in Maryland. Beginning in 2006, she served in supervisory positions for the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission and as assistant superintendent for Instruction and Curriculum In the Trenton Diocese. She had the opportunity, as part of a Catholic education delegation, to visit Russia and Lithuania; was named assistant coordinator for the bicentennial for the Diocese of Paterson, and served on the Sisters’ Senate in the Diocese of Trenton. Though Sister Mary Jane wore many “hats” over the past 60 years, her heart was always with the needs of the Church and the people of God, especially the children. See Religious • S-7
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Sister of St. Joseph Trudy Ahern Sister Trudy Ahern entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1965. After graduating from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, with a bachelor of science degree, she earned a master’s degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. Upon the 50th anniversary of her religious profession, Sister Trudy celebrates a life of love and ministry. She ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 31 years and in the Diocese of Trenton for 17 years. After serving as an elementary school teacher, Sister Trudy was invited to become a spiritual director in the Center for Spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. There, she served on the team of directors for 14 years. Her ministry included offering spiritual direction, workshops in spirituality, and retreats for hundreds of men and women religious, as well as lay people. This ministry extended to St. Mary by-the-Sea Retreat House, Cape May Point. In 1998, Sister Trudy accepted an appointment as codirector of the Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune. In addition to serving as coordinator of the Spiritual Direction Formation Program, the outreach ministry of the Upper Room led Sister Trudy to the Philippines and to Creighton University, Omaha, for training of spiritual directors. Serving others in spiritual direction is a highlight of her life, she said, reflecting: “This ministry has been such a blessing and grace for me. It’s a humbling and privileged experience to encounter God’s activity in the hearts of so many people. How blessed I feel to minister in this way.”
Christian Brother Joseph Brienza
Sister of St. Francis Daniel Marie McCarthy
Brother Joseph Brienza, who is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his religious profession, has spent much of his life engaged in teaching. In his five decades in ministry, he served as a teacher in La Salle Academy, Providence, R.I., and La Salle Military Academy, Oakdale, N.Y. In the 1980s, he taught history in St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, R.I., and in St. Mary’s College, Winona, Minn. He was a vocation director in the Christian Brothers Center, Narragansett, R.I., before returning to St. Raphael Academy as a religious education teacher, where he remained from 1990 until 2008. Presently, he serves as a counselor in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft.
Born in Ballycatten, Badon, County Cork, Ireland, Sister Daniel Marie McCarthy, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, first entered the congregation in 1962, professing her first vows in 1965. Her 50 years in ministry have focused in large part around education, with prior time spent teaching in Corpus Christi School, Willingboro; St. Mary of the Lakes School, Medford; St. Anthony School, Hamilton, and Holy Angels School, Hamilton. Sister Daniel Marie currently teaches in St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, a position she has held since 1980.
Christian Brother Charles Lackes Christian Brother Charles Lackes, who this year marks five decades of ministry, has held a variety of assignments throughout his tenure. Starting in 1970, he served as a teacher in St. John College High School, Washington, D.C., before acting as dean of students in Carroll High School, Radnor, Pa. He later served as a teacher in West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, before being assigned as district director of development for the Baltimore District, Ammendale, Md. Starting in 1990, Brother Lackes spent nine years as director of St. La Salle Auxiliary, Ammendale, Md., before going on to serve nearly a decade as a teacher in La Salle High School, Wyndmoor, Pa. After teaching in St. Gabriel’s Hall, Audubon, Pa., he most recently moved to De La Salle Hall, Lincroft, to serve in a pastoral care capacity.
Sister of St. Francis Albert Mary McSwiggin Born in Baltimore, Sister Albert Mary McSwiggin first entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia congregation in 1962, and professed her first vows in 1965. In her half-century in ministry, she has taught in St. Anthony School, Hamilton; Blessed Sacrament School, Trenton, and St. Raphael School, Hamilton. She has also served in the provincial office at the former St. Anthony Province of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Sister Albert Mary currently serves as a patient advocate in St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, where she has ministered since 1993.
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Parishioners from St. Dominic Parish, Brick, came out in force for a 50th anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving for their weekend assistant, Father John Renard May 31. Among the clergy Joining Father Renard at the altar were Msgr. James Brady, pastor, and parochial vicars, Father Joseph Gnarackatt and Father Jerome Guld. Father Renard is also a weekend assistant in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Avon. John Batkowski photos
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discern whether you wanted to continue,” he said. “The minor seminary doesn’t exist today, but in 1953 it was a popular place.” He completed his studies from 1957-1965 at the Paca Street and Roland Park campuses of St. Mary’s Seminary and University, the first seminary established in the U.S., which was run by the Sulpician Fathers. Upon ordination in 1965 by Bishop George W. Ahr, By EmmaLee Italia he was assigned as parochial vicar in St. Correspondent Joseph Parish, Beverly. “I was already ordained by the age of 25,” said Msgr. Dubell. “I’m really happy that I started young,” he added, explaining that it gave him a “full and satisfying career.” Education was always an important aspect of his vocation, he remarked. His FAITHFUL SERVANT • Msgr. James H. Dubell radiates happiness as tenure from 1972-1987 in Holy Cross he speaks to parishioners at St. Mary of the Lakes Church, Medford, who High School, Delran, saw him teachturned out in force to honor him at a Mass of Thanksgiving marking the ing religion, working in guidance and 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Jeff Metzner photo counseling, and finally serving as vice principal and principal of the school. Msgr. Dubell has worn many additional hats in the course of his priestly ministry. Over or Msgr. James H. Dubell, recently retired pasperiod from 1984-2004, he served in a numa 20-year tor of St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford, his ber of diocesan roles, including terms on the Council 50 years of priestly ministry have been blessed Engaged Encounter; as moderator of the of Priests; with the gift of variety, giving rise to a life of fulfillBurlington County PTA Region; the Commission on ment and purpose. Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs; assistant direcFrom educating and counseling youth to servtor and director of diocesan cemeteries; episcopal vicar ing as pastor in two parishes in the Diocese, he has “We’re all on this pilgrimage together of Burlington County, the College of Consultors; the traversed many challenging waters. and sustain one another … People may board of Seminarian Recruitment for Vocations; the “Any life has ups and downs, nothing is perfect diocesan Expansion Commission and chaplain of the – you have to go through the difficult and the good,” think, ‘oh, the priest doesn’t need my Serra Club International of Burlington County. allowed Msgr. Dubell, who celebrated his 75th birthspirituality,’ – but we do.” Msgr. Dubell was named pastor of St. Paul Parish, day this year. “But after a while you come to the calm Burlington, in 1987, where he served until 2003. Durwaters of life and get a better grip on things.” ing his time there, and later in St. Mary of the Lakes He was born Nov. 25, 1939, in Mount Holly, into Parish from 2003-2015, he developed a rapport and what he described as a good Catholic family, with parconnection with the parishioners that added to the ents and grandparents who encouraged his inclination effectiveness of his leadership. And he had ample opto the priesthood. Yet he portunity for exercising the highlights of his vocation: also recognizes the imporMass and administering the Sacraments. celebrating tance of his teachers, the Msgr. Dubell truly believes in the symbiotic relaImmaculate Heart of Mary tionship between the pastor and his flock, each playing Sisters at Sacred Heart School, Mount Holly, in that his or her part in the spiritual journey. “We’re all on this pilgrimage together and sustain prompting. one another,” he explained. “People may think, ‘oh, the “They were very priest doesn’t need my spirituality,’ – but we do. (The instrumental in encouragpeople’s spirituality) has carried me through many ing thoughts toward the difficult times – when you wonder if you’re doing any priesthood,” he said. “They good, if it’s worth it, and maybe you should be doing would say things like, ‘you something else.” would make a good priest He noted how living through the 1970s, when – have you thought about the Church experienced turmoil in the form of priests the priesthood?’ They had a and nuns “leaving the ministry in large numbers,” was great influence on us.” a time when he really benefitted from the laity who In the early 1950s remained faithful. the minor seminary Msgr. One day a fellow priest and friend of 21 years, Dubell attended – St. with whom he had attended school from kindergarten Charles College, Baltimore – all through seminary and ordination, was shot and was designed to help young killed. men begin their priestly “A man was home from Vietnam and was deTHANKS FOR THE MEMORIES • Msgr. Dubell’s decades of priestly service were discernment while still in reflected in the decorations – including this photo tribute – that adorned the hall secondary school. ranged,” he remembered, “and his mother called a during the reception that followed the Mass of Thanksgiving. See Msgr. Dubell • 12 “Every year you would
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wo countries, thousands of miles and 50 years later, Father Maurizio Nicoletti’s humility and devotion to his calling remains unwavering. The Cistercian monk, who will celebrate the golden anniversary of his priesthood in Our Lady of Fatima Monastery on the grounds of St. John Neumann Parish, Mount Laurel, has always relied on his faith in God to guide him in his life’s journey of serving God’s people. “It was the will of God to be here and to make myself available to the people,” Father Nicoletti said. By Dubravka Cortese “With God’s help, we serve God through his people for God’s sake. I dedicated myself to that.” Correspondent What many people would call unfortunate, Father Nicoletti, 77, calls a blessing. Growing up poor in Sora, in the Province of Frosinone in Italy, about 70 miles southeast of Rome, Father Nicoletti never felt as if he was missing anything. In fact, he believed quite the opposite. “I thank God that I was born into a poor family,” he said. “We were very happy having nothing. So money does not make happiness.” Born Dec. 26, 1939, Father Nicoletti’s mother, Assunta Altobelli, and father, Antonio Nicoletti, raised him and his two brothers and two sisters with strong faith and a strong work ethic. “Being in a poor family, everyone had to bring in something, because we had nothing,” he remembered. Father Nicoletti recalled making brooms to sell as soon as he was able, and then working the fields when he was older. “I thank God that I was born Father Nicoletti’s mother served as an ideal role into a poor family.… money model. When he was five, his mother adopted an infant from Rome, despite the fact that she was already does not make happiness.” nursing her own newborn. During World War II, the children of Rome were sent out of the city to keep them safe. Many young mothers, such as Assunta, volunteered to take in the children. Father Nicoletti’s adopted sibling lived with them for three years until he had to return to his mother in Rome, due to health issues that needed the attention of doctors in the city. Father Nicoletti often wonders what became of his adopted brother and hopes one day to reconnect with him. At age 11, Father Nicoletti entered the seminary of the Cistercian monastery of San Domenico Abbot. He recalled meeting Cistercian Father Lino Parente for the first time Aug. 15, 1950, his first day at the seminary. “This day is so clear,” Father Nicoletti said, laughing at the memory of how he, Father Parente, and the other young men new to the seminary IN REMEMBRANCE • Father Nicoletti, right, celebrates Mass with Deacon James F. Cattanea quickly bonded. “It assisting in the Mount Laurel parish he now calls home. is one of the clearer
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days in my life that I remember well. That day changed my life.” Father Nicoletti and Father Parente, who would grow to be lifelong friends, were both ordained priests Aug. 7, 1965, by Archbishop Giuseppe Marafini in the Casamari Abbey. Although they went their separate ways, and Father Nicoletti spent the next three decades assisting where need throughout his home country, they remained close. “We loved each other,” Father Nicoletti recalled. “We were together like brothers.” Their lives came full circle when Father Nicoletti joined Father Parente in Our Lady of Fatima Monastery, Mount Laurel, July 22, 1992. The two were set to celebrate their golden jubilee together with the parish on Aug. 16, but Father Parente passed away in his sleep on June 22. It was Father Nicoletti, the man who was there when Father Parente started his earthly faith journey, who found him when it ended. Father Nicoletti knew no English when he came to Our Lady of Fatima Monastery, which is adjacent to St. John Neumann Parish grounds. Yet, three months into his stay, he had to take over the daily chapel Mass after the death of one of the parish priests. Despite his struggles to master the English language, he found the parishioners “kind and generous, even when I made a mistake. I found a lot of wonderful, generous people. I found a good way to serve the people. See Father Nicoletti • 12
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Father Nicoletti said that despite the obstacles he faced when coming to the United States, he trusted in God that it was the right path. “God guided me, and I realized it was really the will of God. And, of course, if it is the will of God, I must obey. So I didn’t care about the sacrifice. I came and tried to make myself available to the people all the time. Any kind of problem I tried to overcome, not for myself, but for God and the people.” Father Nicoletti can often be found outside on the parish grounds, where he spends many hours cultivating the bountiful garden he started shortly after his arrival at the monastery. A humble man, Father Nicoletti is not one to celebrate his milestones. “Personally, I don’t like to do anything,” he said of his 50th anniversary celebration. “But we are supposed to give glory and thanks to God for our gifts,” he said. “It’s a gift from God. We must be thankful and give thanks to him, because he called us and gave us so many gifts to perform our duties. The main part is of God, and the soul must be thankful for that.” Father Nicoletti’s devotion to his vocation is a timeless example of true faith. “If God calls you, you must answer, even if you don’t know what will come,” he said. “Trust in God who calls us. If he asks us for something, he will help us. “The difficulties (in life) are supposed to be occasions to put into practice our Christian virtues, not to fall. But if we don’t trust in God, then we will be lost.”
priest – my friend – to come to their home and counsel him. And the man shot him … it was a crazy time in the world. The Church lost so many religious those years. But again the faith and encouragement of the people helped (me to get through it).” In 1993, Msgr. Dubell was invested as a Prelate of Honor to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, receiving the title of monsignor. He saw it as recognition not just for himself, but for his parishioners as well. “I was never one to go around in red garments,” he chuckled, mentioning that he would more often be seen in a golf shirt. “To DAY OF JOY AND GRACE • Msgr. James Dubell engages in be honored by the Church in that way was, laughter and conversation as he offers remarks during a ceremony to me, very special … He describes the honor in which the Medford Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society as “something to live up to – a call to serve named its Caring Center in his honor. Jeff Metzner photo even more.” Answering that call has been key for of service possible. And in his humble fashion, Msgr. Msgr. Dubell, particularly in his work with the MedDubell immediately gave the credit to his flock. ford Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. “These ladies and gentlemen, they are the movers Staunchly supporting them from the pulpit as well as and the shakers, the leaders, the salt of the earth, the his parish’s financial contribution toward construction heart and soul of the society,” he said to those gathered. of its new Caring Center, he was strong in his praise of Now officially retired in Burlington County, Msgr. the center for its outreach to the needy. He even gifted Dubell can likely be found enjoying golf, a sport he a statue of St. Vincent on behalf of the parish to the has been playing his whole life, as well as serving area society. parishes that need his help for Sunday Masses. Despite Responding to his involvement across the years, missing “being a part of the action” of diocesan camthe SVDP Conference named its new Medford Caring paigns and the relationship of pastor to his parishioCenter in honor of Msgr. Dubell April 18, presenting ners, he has taken the transition in stride. him with a remembrance plaque. Conference presi“Life is a series of changes,” he admits, “and this is dent Dr. James Dwyer recognized Msgr. Dubell and just one of them.” St. Mary of the Lakes Parish for making their mission
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‘Being There’ Msgr. Rebeck: Love of parish life lingers in retirement He recalled one instance in particular where the funeral of one of those killed was followed by “the Baptism of his child.” In such instances, said Msgr. Rebeck, the most important thing he could do as a pastor “is being there” for people in their times of need. Being there for his parishioners was a guidepost of a By Lois Rogers priesthood which commenced May 22, 1965, when he was Correspondent ordained by Bishop George W. Ahr in Trenton’s St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral. Raised in Perth Amboy, he attended Holy Trinity Parish with his mother, father and brother. In this devout, Slovak environment where JOYFUL REUNION • Joining Msgr. Eugene Rebeck at the golden anniversary “faith was very important,” celebration in his honor in St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, were his three “spiritual sons” the seeds of his vocation were who served under his care at the parish he led for nearly three decades. Pictured planted. left to right are Father Juan Rojas, Msgr. Rebeck, Father Neiser Cardenas and Father “We went to Catholic Roberto Padilla. Photo courtesy St. Catharine Parish schools, we were always involved with the Church,” wo years into retirement, Msgr. Eugene Rebeck he said. “In two blocks,” of the neighborhood, he said, “eight of us became priests. It was part of your spends weekends much the same way as he has culture and religion.” Growing up, he recalled, “it was since his ordination 50 years ago: in a parish, “Being a priest in parish life a good thing.” bringing the Word of God and the Holy Eucharist to He pursued studies for the priesthood in St. hundreds of faithful every week. for 50 years was everything to Charles Seminary, Catonsville, Md., and St. Mary Being able to do so, now as a weekend assistant in St. James Parish, Red Bank, is a priceless gift of his Seminary and University, Baltimore. After his May me. The parish is where real 22, 1965 ordination, he was assigned as a parochial priesthood, he said. But Msgr. Rebeck acknowledged vicar to St. Ann Parish, Keansburg, and Our Lady of that after five decades of active priesthood in the life is lived.” Sorrows Parish, Mercerville. Trenton Diocese and its parishes, the gift of more His years as a pastor began in 1977 with his time for family, friends and volunteer causes is someappointment to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maple thing he also cherishes. Shade, where he served until 1985. He would serve “Being a priest in parish life for 50 years was as pastor of St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, until June everything to me,” reminisced Msgr. Rebeck. “The 29, 2013 when his retirement became effective. parish is where real life is lived. As a parish priest, I The milestones of his long-time service include had the opportunity to touch the lives of the people the building of a new church in 1987 to accommodate with the presence the needs of the constantly expanding parish populaof Christ, sharing tion and constructing an education center in 1995 his words, celebratwhere religious education classes and community ing the sacraments and just being there events are held. In an interview with The Monitor at the time of each day in their his retirement, Msgr. Rebeck spoke of his joy, not journey of faith.” only in the involvement of the parishioners in the “It was for me, many ministries that are a hallmark of community a wonderful, gracein St. Catharine Parish, but also their dedication to filled experience.” social justice endeavors. “One thing that He mentioned the regular support given to local stands out,” espeorganizations including Project Paul, an outreach cially, he said, was agency in Keansburg and Lunchbreak, which provides the response the food to people in need in Red Bank; the parish Caring parish was called to make in the wake of Ministry which assists the home bound with chores and other essential needs and the parishioners who 9/11. “There were were always so ready to help in times of crisis – such so many funeras the aftermaths of 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy. als and reaching Msgr. Rebeck held other posts beyond parish out to one person duties that broadened his participation in Diocesan after another, to be WEEKEND EXPERIENCE • Photographer Ken Falls captured Msgr. Rebeck conlife. As episcopal vicar of Mercer and Monmouth there for them was versing with parishioners after one of the Sunday Masses he enjoys celebrating as a especially moving.” See Msgr. Rebeck • 14 weekend assistant in St. James Parish, Red Bank. Ken Falls photo
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counties, he traveled to parishes representing the diocesan bishop in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. Of this special anniversary, Msgr. Rebeck said he was especially moved by the celebration given for him in St. Catharine Parish May 31. “It was a very beautiful Mass,” he said. “The church was full – it was packed.” The day brought back many happy memories of parish life there, he said. He joyfully noted that among the nine fellow priest concelebrants were his three “spiritual sons” – Father Roberto Padilla, Father Neiser Carde-
nas and Father Juan Rojas – who each served in St. Catharine Parish at various times while they were seminarians or transitional deacons. Reflecting on the new joys of his retirement, Msgr. Rebeck shared that the people and the priests in St. James Parish have responded warmly to him. “They are wonderful,” he said. He also noted that he devotes time to tutoring in English as a Second Language, meeting with a student every week. “I enjoy keeping active and involved,” said Msgr. Rebeck, who noted that he has given retreats for seminarians and transitional deacons
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Rebeck celebrates mass during the recent celebration of Sunday Mass in St. James Church, Red Bank. Ken Falls photo
since he retired. He relishes being able to “give more time to (my) family,” sharing that there’s been time to reconnect with his four nieces and their children at family reunions.”
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Augustinian Father Dennis Gallagher celebrates golden jubilee and decades of service at the shore
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ugustinian Father Dennis J. Gallagher has been sharing his spiritual gifts with parishioners of Spring Lake’s St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish on weekends for more than 25 years. On July 12, the parish community signaled the esteem in which he is held there by turning Father Dennis Gallagher out in the hundreds for a Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Catharine Church marking the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Against the setting of glorious music, words of praise for Father Gallagher, the noted archivist of Villanova University, were offered by Father Harold F. Cullen, pastor, and Father Stanley P. Lukaszewski, pastor of St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville, who delivered the homily. Over the years, Father Lukaszewski said, “(Father Gallagher) took the hands of so many people. … With his big heart, he was always ready to walk with people.” Father Lukaszewski called him a “true witness to God’s holy people and a fantastic, extraordinary priest with a tremendous gift for laughter.” He noted that Father Gallagher is the spiritual director of the Third Order of Mount Carmel in the parish, and that prior to his weekend service in St. Catharine-St. Margaret, he assisted in other parishes in the Diocese including Incarnation-St. James, Ewing, and St. Alphonsus, Hopewell. Father Cullen thanked Father Gallagher on behalf of the community for all of the devotion he has shown.
Because of his ministry, Father Cullen said, “people have been touched and changed. … Thank you so much for a life very well spent.” Ordained Jan. 30, 1965, in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Rosemont, Pa., by Bishop Gerald V. McDevitt, Father Gallagher was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and raised in Rosemont. He attended St. Thomas of Villanova elementary school and went on to West Catholic High School, Philadelphia. He commenced his studies for the priesthood in 1955, entering the Good Counsel Novitiate. He went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 1960 and a master of science degree in library science in 1965, both from Villanova. Father Gallagher earned a master of arts in religious studies from Augustinian College, Washington, in 1965. He received a doctorate in higher education from The Catholic University of America, Washington, in 1975. From 1965-1969, he was a teacher, librarian and director of reading services in Austin Preparatory School, Reading, Mass. His next assignment was in Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, Pa., where he served as teacher, librarian and residence hall minister in Tolentine Hall until 1972. In 1975, he became a professor in Villanova’s Graduate School of Library Science and became the university’s first full time archivist in 1985. In his remarks at the conclusion of the Mass, Father Gallagher thanked God for his vocation as an Augustinian and expressed his appreciation to the parishioners he had the opportunity to serve along side his long-time friend, the late Msgr. Thomas A. Luebking, who passed last year. “I thank Msgr. Luebking for his loving, energetic presence, for giving me the opportunity to be in these wonderful parishes, including Hopewell and Ewing.”
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t was a packed house June 28 in Corpus Christi Church as parishioners, family, friends and brother priests came to celebrate Divine Word Father Raymond T. Lennon’s 50th anniversary. The beloved long-time weekend assistant in the Willingboro faith community celebrated the Mass of Thanksgiving with a reception following in the parish hall. Though Father Lennon actually observed his golden jubilee in 2014, an illness and follow-up treatment prompted his anniversary celebration to be postponed until he recovered. He was happy to have that opportunity before the close of his jubilee year. Father Lennon will mark his 51st anniversary Aug. 1.
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‘Lead Me, Lord’ Father Alindogan is humbled to serve the Lord as a priest my life to the Lord and serving in his mystical body, the Church,” said Father Alindogan. Father Alindogan was a mere 12 years old when he made his first step toward priesthood, entering Our Lady of Penafrancia, a high school seminary in Sorsogon. He then continued on in Holy Rosary Seminary, Naga City, where By Mary Stadnyk he earned a bachelor’s degree in Associate Editor philosophy in 1985. Following his graduation, he spent a year there teaching. Though he was living away from home and heavily involved in his seminary studies, Father Alindogan said his father’s death had a lasting impact on his own life as CALLED TO THE TABLE • In St. Charles Borromeo Church where he is pastor, Father Peter James R. Alindogan celebrates Mass marking the 25th anniversary well as on other family members. of his priestly ordination. In the article below, he reflects on first hearing the call The Catholic faith became to the priesthood at the age of 10. Photos courtesy of John Welsh even more “integral and essential” in his family’s life, said Father he roads that Father Peter James R. Alindogan Alindogan, who was 17 at the time (his youngest sister has traveled in his 25 years of priesthood have was barely a year old.) “My mother relied heavily on been many and varied with a few sharp and unGod’s providence as she raised her family.” expected turns in between. Yet, what has kept the pasA major international life change occurred when tor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, and the Sorsogon Diocese’s Bishop Jesus Varela asked Fadiocesan director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, ther Alindogan to consider continuing his studies for on track and passionate about his vocation is rememthe priesthood in the United States in Mount St. Mary “That’s what my priesthood is bering his mantra that “God does not call the qualified, Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. It was an invitation the but qualifies those he has called.” young seminarian gratefully accepted. all about: to tell my loved ones “I love the thought that God has called me as a At “the Mount,” as the seminary is known, Father priest in my unworthiness,” said Father Alindogan. Alindogan worked toward earning a master of arts deand the people I encounter about “That’s what my priesthood is all about: to tell my gree in moral theology and a master of divinity degree, God and his generous love, loved ones and the people I encounter about God and and it was also where he learned about the Diocese of his generous love, and to ask them to also share generTrenton through his good friend, fellow seminarian and to ask them to also share ously through their lives.” and racquetball buddy, Father G. Scott Shaffer, who is Father Alindogan smiles as he admits that his now pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River. generously through their lives.” passion for the priesthood has only intensified in the Though Father Alindogan had intentions of almost 40 years since he realized his priestly calling returning home and serving as a priest in the Diocese and the 25 years since he has been ordained. of Sorsogon, he recalled his introduction to his future Growing up in a large family in the Philippines, home in the Trenton Diocese. As a seminarian he had Father Alindogan, who will celebrate his 50th birthday opportunities to visit the Diocese with Father Shaffer Aug. 6, said he was a 10-yearon weekends and holiday breaks. old altar server when he “Since I didn’t have a car, I pretty much had to stay realized his desire to become on the seminary campus,” Father Alindogan said, but a priest. That desire, he “Father Scott invited me to come to New Jersey with recalled, was quietly nurtured him and that’s how I got to know the Diocese.” through the examples set by Father Alindogan returned to the Philippines for his mother, other priests he his July 7, 1990, priestly ordination in his home parmet in his home parish, in ish, Immaculate Conception Church. He spent the next the seminary and later, in 11 years serving a number of assignments including the Diocese of Trenton, and, as: an associate pastor of two Sorsogon parishes; a phithrough his own prayer to fol- losophy professor in Our Lady of Penafrancia College low God’s will for his life. Seminary; diocesan vice chancellor, and as a chaplain As a child, Father Alinof a medical center and an orphanage in Manila. dogan remembers how his When Father Alindogan was approached about mother would stay after Mass furthering his education, at first he considered to finish her prayers. “She was pursuing studies in the medical profession, but then always the last one in church changed to studies in canon law. For three years he to leave. Her spending time SHARING THE JOY • Father Alindogan – center – enjoyed greeting all who attended the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, attended the Mass of Thanksgiving and reception which followed including with Jesus after receiving our Manila, where he received a licentiate in 2000. members of the Filippino community who happily posed with him for this Lord in his blessed Body igBecause there would be minimal opportunities for photo. nited the desire in me to give See Father Alindogan • 18
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him to use his canon law experience in his home diocesan tribunal office and being that there is “no divorce in the Philippines,” Father Alindogan, instead, was granted permission by his diocesan bishop and Bishop John M. Smith to return to the Diocese of Trenton. “I’m here to repay a debt of gratitude to the Diocese of Trenton,” said Father Alindogan, noting that he received assistance from the Diocese during his years of study in Mount St. Mary. Since returning to the Trenton Diocese in 2001, he has served in the diocesan Tribunal as Defender of the Bond and Promoter of Justice, as well as parish assignments in St. Raphael, Hamilton, and St. Barnabas, Bayville. In addition to serving as pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Father Alindogan is also diocesan director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, a post to which he was appointed in 2013 by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. “In a way I consider myself to be a missionary priest,” having come to the United States from the Philippines, said Father Alindogan. Among his duties as diocesan missions director is hosting diocesan observances of World Mission Sunday each October
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Father Alindogan spends time with the St. Mary grade school children in Kiriwina, Papua New Guinea during his 2014 visit as diocesan mission director. Photo courtesy of Father Alindogan
and having an opportunity to travel to various mission countries in January. So far, Father Alindogan has visited Papua New Guinea in 2014 and India in 2015. Though Father Alindogan readily admits that he never intended to serve as a priest in the United States, he realizes how “it was all part of God’s plan and providence.”
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Deacon Stephen Sansevere on the 15th anniversary
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“The faithful of the Diocese of Trenton, which I have experienced through the parishes to which I’ve been assigned, has consistently shared with me God’s love and generosity,” said Father Alindogan, as he reflected on what gives him the greatest joy in his priesthood. “The good Lord has already made his mark on my life,” he said.
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‘So Blessed’ Father Sheldon Amasa marks 25th anniversary of priestly ministry
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or Father Sheldon C. Amasa, parochial vicar in St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, serving as a priest is nothing short of a blessing and a privilege. “I feel so blessed,” he said. “I feel like the Lord really has called me.” As he marks the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, the humble priest points out that his By David Karas vocation is not as much about him, as it is about God. “I realize that the priesthood is not really mine,” Correspondent he said. “It is the Lord’s.” Father Amasa was born May 21, 1965, in the Philippines and he prepared for the priesthood in Sacred Heart Seminary and the University of Santo Tomas, both in the Philippines. He was ordained to the priesthood March 24, 1990, in Borongan, Philippines, by Bishop Leonardo Medroso. Noting that faith was always a component of his life, Father Amasa said, “I grew up in a very Catholic environment. Faith was an important part of the family.” Father Amasa also gleaned inspiration about the priesthood from one of his first cousins, who is a priest in the Philippines. Especially when he was out of school for the summer or during holiday breaks, Father Amasa would often see his cousin and watch him perform his daily functions as a priest. Sometimes, the then 16-year-old Father Amasa and his other cousins would even lend a hand in the church. “I realize that the priesthood is “At that time, I wasn’t even thinking about becoming a priest. I just loved being with him and helpnot really mine,” he said. ing out around the parish,” he recalled. Father Amasa had a wide range of interests and “It is the Lord’s.” talents as he grew up and was conflicted about what he wanted to do once he finished high school. His father wanted him to become an architect, though he had developed an interest in media and communications. “I had so many interests,” he said. After a period of discernment and reflection, Father Amasa decided to follow in his cousin’s footsteps and enter the seminary. Following his own ordination, he went on to serve as parochial vicar, pastor, chancellor and secretary to the bishop, as well as diocesan director of communications and radio station manager while in the Philippines. He recalled that it was his position as a radio station manager that originally brought him to the United States. Father Amasa explained that the staff he managed all had degrees in communications, while he had no formal training in the field. His bishop at the time encouraged him to pursue a graduate degree, and through a Jesuit priest friend, he found himself HOLY SACRIFICE • Father Sheldon prepares for the consecration during attending Fordham University the celebration of Mass. At left is Deacon Christopher J. Colavito, who is serving in St. Aloysius Parish as a transitional deacon. in New York from 1999 to
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IN SERVICE TO OTHERS • Father Sheldon Amasa stands outside St. Aloysius Church following the celebration of Sunday Mass. Father Amasa was assigned as parochial vicar of the Jackson parish effective July 1. Michael Glenn photos 2002. During his studies, he lived in residence in St. Thomas More Parish in New York. After graduating, he moved to St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville, and St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Toms River. After earning his master’s degree in communications, he decided to stay in the United States. He said that, from the first time he visited priests in the Diocese of Trenton, he was drawn to the atmosphere. “I felt at home here,” he said. “They are united here.” Father Amasa lived in residence, and later served as an adjunct priest, in St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. He was named parochial vicar of the parish in 2008, the same year he was incardinated as a priest in the Diocese of Trenton. In Sept. 2012, Father Amasa was named parochial vicar in St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, where he served until this year, when he was assigned to St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, beginning July 1. Father Amasa said his experience in communications helped him in his priestly ministry, especially in preparing homilies. “It helped me to build my confidence in my ministry,” he said. He said his background has also improved his interpersonal communications skills, and helps him to relate to folks with whom he interacts. In the 25 years he has been a priest, Father Amasa’s main joy is celebrating Mass. Especially during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, he said, “I always imagine the time when (the words) were first said by Jesus. That is what I always feel, and what I always think about.” Looking forward, Father Amasa said that he is excited to continue to do what he has been doing for the past 25 years: “being a priest, being a friend to people, and being able to bring people to Christ in every way I can.”
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Multi-Faceted Ministry Trinitarian Father Charles Flood’s rich life of service
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ather Charles J. Flood has never been one to sit still. The former U.S. Air Force veteran and current Trinitarian priest has travelled the world and served the Church across the United States in many capacities: as parochial vicar, pastor, administrator, prison minister and hospital chaplain. By Christina Leslie Now marking his 25th year as a religious, and serving in his current role as Catholic chaplain in Staff Writer Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, while also assisting at Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, he shows no signs of slowing down. Father Flood began a recent interview with The Monitor at top speed. He met this reporter in his small office adjacent to RWJ Hospital’s Jeffrey F. Pierfy Multi-Faith Chapel, then led a rapid walking tour of the sprawling hospital complex, bidding a cheery “Good afternoon” by name to each of the staff he passed and evoking smiles in all of them. After each floor and lower catacomb had been explored, we settled into chairs in the library to review his long and circuitous journey to the priesthood and a life of service. Born in Flushing, N.Y., in 1949 to Charles L. and Stella P. Kern Flood, young Charles attended the Empire State’s St. Anne School, Brentwood, and St. Anthony High School, Smithtown. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from St. John Fischer College, “[Relating to people] starts Rochester, N.Y., in 1971. The draft for the Vietnam War was in effect, so the future priest decided to puroff with a human connection, sue his interest in meteorology via enlistment in the U.S. Air Force. not a Church one.” Father Flood served nearly 12 years in the armed forces, working in the field of electronics both stateside and in the Philippines, Taiwan and Korea. The seeds for the priesthood were planted by an Air Force chaplain in Oklahoma City; “I was a lector on base, and Chaplain Smith put the bug in my head about the priesthood,” he recalled. “Like a lot of people that grow up Catholic, you tend to drift [from the faith] in college,” Father Flood continued. “I was a science major.” He credited his spiritual reawakening to the inspiration of the people in the Philippines. “When I was [there,] I saw the faith of the people who had nothing; they were so poor, they used what we discard.” Upon earning a master’s from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Ill., Father Flood remembered, “When I was in the Air Force communications command at the base parish, this is what I wanted to do: I wanted to become a priest first, then decided upon being a religious later.” He left the Air Force in 1983 as a captain, then studied with the Trinitarians in Baltimore for seven years, serving in a parish and soup kitchen in New Orleans, a summer camp for inner city youth in Trenton, a homeless shelter near the former Walter FAITHFUL SERVICE • In addition to his chaplain duties in Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, Trinitarian Reed Hospital in Bethesda, Md., and a hosFather Flood serves as weekend assistant in Incarnation-St. pice in Washington, D.C. His service and study spurred his deciJames Parish, Ewing.
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PASTOR, CHAPLAIN, SERVANT • Trinitarian Father Charles Flood has served the Church as a priest for 25 years in such diverse settings as parishes, hospitals and prisons around the country. Joe Moore photos sion to serve as a Trinitarian priest; Father Flood made his solemn profession of vows in 1989 at the Washington Theological Union, Pikesville, Md., and was ordained at the Dominican House of Philosophy, Sept. 8, 1990, by Bishop William Curtin, auxiliary Bishop of Washington, D.C. Father Flood’s travels as a religious first took him to Victoria, Texas, where he served as part-time vocation director for his order and a parochial vicar in a Hispanic parish. “Then, in 1993, my MBA caught up with me,” he laughed, recalling his order’s request to return to the Trinitarian’s Baltimore community for a decade to serve as its treasurer provincial, formation director and in administrative capacities. In addition to the duties of his order, Father Flood served as parttime chaplain in a Hagerstown, Md., medium-security prison which held 6,000 men. In 2003, Father Flood served as a hospital chaplain while stationed in St. Bridget-St. Emeric Parish in the East Village of New York City. A year later, his ministry in the Diocese of Trenton began. He served as hospital chaplain in Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, from 2004-08 while in residence at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, and served as the Asbury Park parish’s pastor from 2008-12. During his pastorate, Father Flood oversaw the renovation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s church and parish center, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Trinitarians at the parish, and saw it through the merger of five Catholic communities – Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Holy Spirit, St. Peter Claver and Our Lady of Providence Parishes, and the Haitian Apostolate – into the present Mother of Mercy Parish. Since 2012 he has served in RWJ Hospital as chaplain, as well as saying daily and weekend Mass in Incarnation-St. James Parish. When relating to people in the hospital, he advised, “It starts off with a human connection, not a Church one. You hear about their families, their lives, fears and hopes. You have to read people. Some are friendly, some devout. The Trinitarians have been ministering to the sick since the 12th century in France.” Father Flood paused as he pondered his advice to a man considering the priesthood. “The answer is different for everyone. It is a rare person that knows what he wants to do right out of high school.” He concluded, “Prospective religious should begin to talk to people and see where God is calling them. They have a lot of options.”
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“Celebrating the Eucharist [is] at the very core of what the priesthood is.”
wealth of lived experiences has graced Msgr. Joseph N. Rosie’s 25 years of priesthood. Yet he regards the celebration of the Eucharist and leading people to Jesus as being the constants that give him the greatest joy. “Celebrating the Eucharist for and with the people is really at the very core of what the priesthood is,” said Msgr. Rosie, who has served as pastor of St. Paul Parish, Princeton, since 2011. “The Eucharist is all about the Lord’s love for his people.” As this native son of the Diocese reflects on his silver jubilee of priestly ordination, he smiles with a sense of gratitude for the many rich and varied experiences he has had. Raised in a devout Catholic household in Trenton and receiving his primary and secondary education in Sacred Heart School, Trenton, and Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, Msgr. Rosie said that for as long as he can recall, the Church has always played a very important part in the life of his family. Every Sunday as a child, he would attend Mass with his mother, Mary Ann, SILVER CELEBRATION • Msgr. Joseph N. Rosie, seen here celebrathis father, Arthur, who died in 2014, and ing his 25th anniversary Mass June 14 with Father Caesar Rubiano, brother, Thomas in the family’s beloved pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton, right, is a native of Sacred Heart Church, Trenton, where they the Diocese of Trenton and attended diocesan Catholic schools. were active in many ministries. One shining example of priesthood who from PNAC, then went on to Lateran University to Msgr. Rosie admired in his childhood, adolescence and earn a licentiate degree in moral theology. He and his well into his own priesthood was that of Msgr. Leonfellow classmates were ordained transitional deacons ard R. Toomey, who served as pastor of Sacred Heart in April, 1989, in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, by ArchParish for many years and was also the founder of the bishop Emeritus John Quinn of San Francisco. Mercer County Catholic Youth Organization. Upon his return home the following year, Msgr. “His love for the priesthood and dedication were Rosie was pleased to learn that his priestly ordinafine examples of what it means to be a priest,” Msgr. tion would take place June 16, 1990, in Sacred Heart Rosie said of Msgr. Toomey, who died in 2008. Church. The location was obviously special to him Following his graduation from Notre Dame High and his family because Sacred Heart was their home School, Msgr. Rosie pursued studies for the priestparish, and it was a joy for the parish to witness their hood, entering St. Andrew’s native son’s ordination by Bishop Reiss. College Seminary at Seton Newly ordained Father Rosie’s first parish assignHall University, South Orment was as parochial vicar in St. James Parish, Red ange, where he was awarded Bank, which he described as “a very large, active para bachelor of arts degree in ish.” He was also named chaplain of Red Bank Catholic psychology. It was also in St. High School. Andrew’s where he was given “That was a wonderful place for a new priest to the “well rounded” opportuhave an assignment,” he said, extending his apprecianity to discern his calling. tion to Msgr. Philip Lowery, pastor, who was a “great Following his graduaand very caring and faithful priest.” tion from St. Andrew’s, Msgr. Following Msgr. Rosie’s second parochial vicar Rosie was asked by Bishop assignment in St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, he John C. Reiss to attend the was named pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Long Branch, Pontifical North American which he found to be a “very welcoming, faithful College, Rome. He found it to community.” After serving in large parishes such as be an extraordinary experiSt. James and St. Rose of Lima, he enjoyed being in a ence where he and other smaller parish where he engaged in people’s lives in a seminarians from throughout more intimate way. the world discerned their In 2002, Msgr. Rosie’s priestly path veered from vocation in the city that is at parish ministry to diocesan work when he was apthe “center of our faith where pointed secretary and master of ceremonies to Bishop we had a true experience of John M. Smith. The following year, he was named the universal Church.” Msgr. vice chancellor and, in 2007, was appointed by Bishop Rosie earned a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology See Home-grown • 24
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Smith to be chancellor of the Diocese. As Bishop Smith’s secretary, Msgr. Rosie enjoyed traveling to just about every parish in the Diocese whether for Confirmation ceremonies, building dedications, parish anniversary celebrations and even when the Bishop decided to make a spur-of-themoment visit to a parish on the weekend to celebrate Mass for the parishioners.
“... We journey together in faith as we make our way to heaven.” Travels with Bishop Smith outside the Diocese included significant events around the country such as ordinations and installations of bishops. He also had the privilege to join Bishop Smith in several international excursions including World Youth Day celebrations, the dual celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s pontificate, the beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and witnessing the installation of Pope Benedict XVI. Another highlight was traveling to a village in northern Uganda where people lived in mud huts, but showed tremendous respect for one another and true devotion to
their faith. “They have all been wonderful, powerful experiences that all helped me to see the Church from a very broad perspective,” he said. Whether it was in Uganda, a parish in the United States or in the Trenton Diocese, “I saw people who were committed to their faith and I was reminded that we journey together in faith as we make our way to heaven,” said Msgr. Rosie. Msgr. Rosie takes pride in a number of accomplishments during the four years he has served as pastor in St. Paul Parish. He is appreciative of the diverse flock who are in various stages of their lives and the significant Latino population who have joined the fold. He tells of how the parish celebrated the opening of the school’s new pre-K class to its being honored with a national Blue Ribbon Award for excellence. He’s grateful to his fellow priests and staff for sharing in his vision of parish life, the presence of many Princeton University students who attend Mass regularly and for the parish introducing a monthly Sensory Mass for families with special needs. While Msgr. Rosie realizes the joys, changes and challenges that have occurred in the life of the Church in the past 25 years, he quickly notes how steadfast and loyal people remain to living out their Catholic faith. “Pope Francis emphasizes through his actions that he wants to bring others closer to Jesus by placing himself in the midst of people,” Msgr. Rosie observed. “Through my priesthood, I can only hope that by
CONGRATULATIONS, MSGR. ROSIE • A young parishioner greets Msgr. Rosie following the Mass of Thanksgiving he celebrated for his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. Msgr. Rosie is proud of his rich and diverse population of faithful that includes a large number of families with children who are enrolled in the parish school and parish religious education program as well as a significant Latino contingent who has joined the parish during the course of his pastorate there. Joe Moore photo celebrating the Eucharist and being present to people that I can bring them a bit closer to Jesus.” “I thank God for the gift of my vocation and the experiences that God has blessed me with,” said Msgr. Rosie. “If I can help to make Jesus’ Paschal Mystery to come alive for people and bring them hope, even in some small way, then blessed be to God.”
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“I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them… declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:4
ather David G. Delzell was born in Trenton Aug. 4, 1924. He prepared for the priesthood in St. Charles College, Catonsville, Md., and Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington. He was ordained June 3, 1950, by Bishop George W. Ahr in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. Following his ordination, Father Delzell served as parochial vicar in St. Edward Parish, Milford; Our Lady of Mount Virgin Parish, Middlesex; Sacred Heart Parish, Riverton, and St. Cecelia Parish, Iselin. In 1967, he was named temporary administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Bay Head, and in 1968 he was appointed to his first pastorate in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Highlands. In addition to his parish responsibilities, Father Delzell served as coordinator of diocesan pilgrimages to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, in 1989, 1991, and 1993. He also served for many years as spiritual director of the New Jersey Shore Chapter of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima. Father Delzell retired in 1994 and resides in Pennsylvania.
sgr. Frederick A. Valentino was born in 1925 in Trenton. He prepared for the priesthood in St. Charles College, Catonsville, Md., and St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore. On June 3, 1950, he was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop George W. Ahr in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. Msgr. Valentino served as parochial vicar in Our Lady of Peace Parish, Fords; Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton; St. Bonaventure Parish, Lavallette, and St. Joseph Parish, Trenton. In 1959, he was named director of the Mercer County Catholic Youth Organization. In 1962, Msgr. Valentino was assigned as temporary administrator of St. Elizabeth Parish, Far Hills, and three months later as parochial vicar of St. Ann Parish, Keansburg. He also served from 1963 to 1972 as Northern Monmouth County Catholic Youth Athletic Center director. In 1967, Msgr. Valentino was named administrator of St. Ann Parish, Keansburg, and named pastor there in 1971. He remained there until 1976 when he was named pastor of St. James Parish, Red Bank. In 1979, Msgr. Valentino was invested as a Prelate of Honor with the title of monsignor by Pope John Paul II. He was named pastor of St. Bonaventure Parish in 1990. During his eight years there he was appointed dean of the Northern Ocean Deanery, and held threeyear terms as both chairman of the diocesan Building Commission, and episcopal vicar of Ocean County. Msgr. Valentino resigned his pastorate at St. Bonaventure in 1998. Other posts he has held include the diocesan budget committee, the priest pension committee and the expansion and development committees. Now retired, he resides in Brielle and serves as a weekend assistant in parishes in the Diocese.
Father William J. Bausch
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ather William J. Bausch was born in 1929 in Jamesburg. He prepared for the priesthood in St. Charles College, Catonsville, Md., and St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore. He was ordained June 4, 1955, in St. Mary of Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, by Bishop George W. Ahr. Father Bausch served as parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, New Monmouth; St. Joseph Parish, Keyport; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maple Shade, and St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel. He also served on the advisory board of the diocesan Family Life Bureau. In 1973, Father Bausch was named pastor of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck, where he served for 23 years. During that time he also served three years on the Continuing Education Committee. Father Bausch is the author of more than a dozen books on liturgy, parish ministry and storytelling. His book, The Total Parish Manual (Twenty-
Third Publications, Mystic, Conn., 1994) was honored in 1995 by the Catholic Press Association, winning the first place award in pastoral ministry. The National Federation of Priests’ Councils selected Father Bausch as the recipient of the 1996 President’s Award, given to the priest whose “leadership enhances the ministry of others and his words and deeds support the life and ministry of priests.” Father Bausch resigned as pastor of St. Mary Parish, taking a sabbatical leave in March of 1996. He currently resides in Point Pleasant, and has remained active by participating in events, making presentations related to his ministry and writings and assisting with Masses in parishes on weekends. See Priest • S-27
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Rev. David Delzell 65 years
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rinitarian Father Philip Cordisco was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Bristol, Pa. He grew up in St. Ann Parish, Bristol, Pa., a parish staffed by Trinitarian priests, and attended the parish school which was operated by Trinitarian sisters. Following in their footsteps, he attended St. John DeMatha Preparatory Seminary, Hyattsville, Md., and entered the novitiate of the Trinitarian Fathers in Sacred Heart Monastery, Pikesville, Md., in 1951. He professed temporary vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in 1952, embarked upon his collegiate studies in The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., and made his permanent profession of vows in 1955. He was ordained to the priesthood June 4, 1960, by Bishop John McNamara in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. As a priest, Father Cordisco has served as parochial vicar and as pastor in Trinitarian parishes in Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey – including serving as pastor of his home parish in Bristol. In the Diocese of Trenton, Father Cordisco has served in St. James Parish, Trenton, which is now part of Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Asbury Park – which has since become part of Mother of Mercy Parish. In St. James, he was parochial vicar from 1961 to 1965, was pastor from 1975 to 1978, and returned to St. James as parochial vicar from 1987 to 2007. In Our Lady of Mount Carmel, he was pastor from 1971 to 1975. In 2007, Father Cordisco became a weekend assistant in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton, and chaplain of St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. In 2011, he was installed as chaplain to the Hamilton Township #6213 and Trenton Council #355 of
the Knights of Columbus. He currently resides in Incarnation-St. James Parish, Ewing and assists with Masses in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton, and Incarnation and St. James Parish.
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ather Lawrence Kunnel was born Jan. 25, 1933 in Ayarkunnam, India. His faith journey began during his time in St. Mary High School in Ayrkunnam, a town in the southern Indian state of Kerala. In commencing his studies and preparation for the priesthood, Father Kunnel contacted the ordinary of the religious order his older brother, a Capuchin Franciscan priest, had joined. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1960 by Bishop Thomas Pothakmurry in Bangalore. As a young priest, he traveled widely on behalf of the order, serving in a number of capacities including: pastoral student and assistant at St. Francis Cathedral, Nagpor, India; diocesan chaplain for Young Christian Workers, Young Christian Students, and the Newman Club at St. Francis Friary, Cochin, India. Also, while in India, he was named pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Bhopal, in 1968. He then served as guardian and assistant novice master in St. Louis Friary, Palmaner. He was the guardian, rector and pastor at Franciscan Philosophical and Theological Seminary, Banglaore, and guardian and pastor of St. Francis Friary Church, Heyderabad. He decided in 1986 to come to the United States to continue his ministry, receiving an invitation from thenBishop John C. Reiss of the Trenton Diocese. Incardinated into the Diocese in 1990, he served as parochial vicar in St. Raphael Parish, Hamilton, for five years. He also served as parochial vicar in St. Catherine Parish, Middletown, before being assigned to Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, where he served as parochial vicar until his retirement at the age of 75 at which time he returned to his native India.
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ather Jose Fernandez-Bangueses, parochial vicar of St. Mark Parish, Sea Girt, was born in Arnoia, Orense, Spain, on April 23, 1945. He prepared for the priesthood in the Diocesan Seminary of Orense and the University of Conpostela where he earned degrees in both English and Spanish. He was ordained on Sept. 7, 1970 by Bishop Miguel A. Arauxo Iglesias. While in Spain, Father Fernandez-Bangueses served as parochial vicar, administrator and pastor in several
parishes, as well as teacher, and director of the migration apostolate and vocations of his diocese and teacher in the diocesan seminary. Upon coming to the United States, Father Fernandez-Bangueses served in the Archdiocese of Newark and was assigned as parochial vicar in St. John Parish, Orange, and, later, in St. Joseph of the Palisades Parish, West New York. He came to the Diocese of Trenton in 2006 and was assigned as parochial vicar in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton, until June 2010 when he was named parochial vicar of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Red Bank, and then as parochial vicar of St. Mark Parish last year. He was incardinated into the Diocese in 2008. See Priest • S-29
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F Msgr. Peter Kochery Msgr. Peter Kochery, parochial vicar of St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, was born in Thammanimattam, India, on Oct. 5, 1943. He completed his preparation for the priesthood in the Pontifical Seminary, Pune, India. He was ordained Oct. 23, 1970, in Tiruvalla, India, by Bishop Zacharias Mar Athanasius. After 13 years as pastor in three different parishes he was sent to Toronto, Canada, for graduate studies in theology. Upon his return in 1993, Msgr. Kochery was appointed rector of the diocesan junior seminary and director of priestly formation in the Archdiocese of Tiruvalla. In 1997, Msgr. Kochery came to the United States on a temporary assignment as pastor of St. Mary Malankara Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Dallas. Msgr. Kochery’s first assignment in the Diocese of Trenton was as parochial vicar in St. Veronica Parish, Howell, in 1999. He was incardinated into the Diocese of Trenton in 2007. He was assigned as parochial vicar of St. Thomas More Parish in 2008, and continues to serve in that capacity today. Msgr. Kochery holds pontifical licentiate in philosophy and theology, and an advanced degree in theology from the Toronto School of Theology. He has also completed a three-month residential course in pastoral counseling at Vellore Christian Counseling Center, India. In 2012, he was named a chaplain to His Holiness with the title of monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI.
ather Gerard J. McCarron was born in 1939 in Washington, D.C. He attended Niagara University, Niagara, N.Y., and prepared for the priesthood in Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington. He was ordained June 6, 1970, in St. Paul Church, Stone Harbor, by Bishop George W. Ahr. Father McCarron served as parochial vicar in St. Mary Parish, New Monmouth, for three years before being released by Bishop Ahr to enter the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales. In 1981, he earned a doctor of philosophy degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and was assigned as parochial vicar of Nativity Parish, Fair Haven. He then served as parochial vicar in St. Justin the Martyr Parish, Toms River, before being named in 1983 as pastor of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, where he served for seven years. In 1990, Father McCarron was named pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold, and in 1998, he assumed the pastorate of St. Dorothea Parish, Eatontown. After that time, he served as parochial vicar of St. Luke Parish, Toms River; Holy Eucharist Parish, Tabernacle, and St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. He also served as temporary administrator of St. Mary Parish, New Monmouth, and Our Lady of Peace Parish, Normandy Beach. In 2004, Father McCarron was appointed pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish, Howell. He retired from active ministry in 2009.
Father John J. Zec
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ather John J. Zec was born in Perth Amboy the first child to John and Mary Zec. He prepared for the priesthood in St. Charles College, Catonsville, Md., and St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore, Md. He was ordained to the priesthood on
Anniversaries May 30, 1970, in Holy Spirit Church, Perth Amboy, by Bishop John C. Reiss. Following his ordination, Father Zec served as parochial vicar in St. James Parish, Red Bank; St. Mary Parish, Deal, and St. Ambrose Parish, Old Bridge, Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, Nativity Parish, Fair Haven, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, West Trenton, and St. Benedict, Holmdel. He also served as spiritual moderator of the Holy Innocents Society in Monmouth County. Further studies included The Juilliard School of Music at Lincoln Center, New York City, John XXIII Center at Fordham where he received an MA in Eastern Christian Studies, and The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., receiving a M. Mus. and Ph.D. In January 2015, Father Zec retired from Georgian Court University. At present he serves in a number of parishes locally and has renewed his faculties to serve in the Eparchy of Passaic. In addition to parochial duties he continues his interest in music, as organist and composer, and musical studies in Eastern Christian and Byzantine music.
Father Leon S. Buni
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ather Leon S. Buni, parochial vicar and hospital chaplain in Christ the King Parish, Long Branch, was born July 3, 1950, in Panay, Capiz, Philippines. He prepared for the priesthood in St. Pius X Seminary, Roxas City, and St. Vincent Major Seminary, both in the Philippines. He was ordained March 19, 1975, in Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Roxas City, by Bishop Antonio F. Frondosa, and served in the Philippines until 1986. Upon coming to the Diocese of Trenton, Father Buni was assigned as a parochial vicar in St. Dominic Parish, Brick Town; St. Mary Parish, New Monmouth; St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Lakewood; St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville; St. Raphael Parish, Hamilton, and St. Joseph Parish, Toms River. Father Buni also served for a time as administra-
tor of St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel, and as chaplain for the Serra Club of Trenton, and chaplain for Morris Hall/ St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville. In 2014, he was assigned to his current position as parochial vicar and hospital chaplain in Christ the King Parish, Long Branch.
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sgr. Sean P. Flynn, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Sea Girt, is a native of Ireland, and was born Sept. 16, 1950, in Monaghan. He prepared for the priesthood at St. Patrick College, County Caslow, Ireland, and was ordained on June 8, 1975, in Ireland by Bishop Patrick Mulligan. In 1976, he was first assigned as parochial vicar in Sacred Heart Parish, Mount Holly, and then as associate pastor in Blessed Sacrament Parish, Trenton, followed by the same role in St. Denis Parish, Manasquan. In 1984, Msgr. Flynn was appointed as
the bishop’s representative for Catholic hospitals. He also served as an Engaged Encounter Team priest, and diocesan coordinator for AIDS programs. In 1989, he was appointed parochial vicar of St. Dorothea Parish, Eatontown, before being named pastor there in 1990. In 1993, Msgr. Flynn was appointed dean of the Central Monmouth Deanery and, several months later, was invested as a Chaplain to His Holiness with the title of monsignor. He was named as pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, in 1996, and served on the Committee on Ministry in Non-Correctional and Health Care Institutions in the Diocese of Trenton. In 2008, Msgr. Flynn was named pastor of St. Mark Parish, Sea Girt, where he continues to serve. See Priest • S-31
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Father Thomas J. Triggs Father Eugene J. Roberts
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ather Eugene J. Roberts, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro, was born June 17, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa. He prepared for the priesthood at St. Mary College, St. Mary, Ky., and Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md. He was ordained by Bishop George W. Ahr in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, on May 17, 1975. His first assignment was as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Piscataway, in 1975. Other assignments as parochial vicar include St. Joseph Parish, Toms River; Holy Spirit Parish, Asbury Park, and Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, where he also served as temporary administrator. Father Roberts served as parochial vicar of St. Catharine Parish, Spring Lake, from 1986 before being named pastor of St. Gabriel Parish, Marlboro, in 1990 – a capacity in which he continues to serve. In 1999, he was appointed to the Diocesan Expansion Commission, and in 2002 he was elected to represent the Western Monmouth Deanery of Priests Council.
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ather Thomas J. Triggs was born Sept 17, 1947, in Perth Amboy. He prepared for the priesthood in the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., and in St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore. He was ordained to the priesthood May 17, 1975, in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, by Bishop George W. Ahr. Father Triggs served as parochial vicar of St. Francis Parish, Metuchen, and then as parochial vicar of St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, where he began work in the youth apostolate. He also served as parochial vicar in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, and St. Mary Parish, New Monmouth. Father Triggs was appointed temporary diocesan director of youth and young adult ministries in 1984 and was named director of that office in 1989. He was assigned as parochial vicar in St. Theresa Parish, Little Egg Harbor, in 1991. He was appointed to his first pastorate in St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Cinnaminson, in 1992, and in 2007 was named pastor of St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck. He now lives in residence in Villa Vianney, Lawrenceville.
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sgr. Thomas J. Mullelly, episcopal vicar for the diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life, was born Aug. 27, 1952, in Philadelphia. He prepared for the priesthood in Mount St. Mary College, Emmitsburg, Md.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington, and Princeton Theological Seminary. He received a juris doctor and a master of laws from Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia. Following his May 31, 1980, priestly ordination in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, by Bishop John C. Reiss, Msgr. Mullelly served as parochial vicar of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square. In 1982, he became director of the diocesan Society for the Propagation of the Faith. He also served on the Commission of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, as temporary chaplain for the Trenton Serra Club and on the Committee for Guidelines for Mixed Marriages. From 1983-1986, he served as secretary and master of ceremonies to Bishop George W. Ahr. In 1986, he was assigned for a brief time as parochial vicar of St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral. Later in 1986, he was relieved of all assignments to pursue studies at Temple University School of Law where he was awarded master of laws and juris doctor degrees. From 1989
until 1995 Msgr. Mullelly served as Dean of Students and lectures in the Department of Sociology at Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Md. Currently he serves as a member of the board of trustees of Mount St. Mary’s University and chairman of the Student Affairs Committee of that board. In 1995, Msgr. Mullelly was appointed chaplain and director of the Aquinas Institute, the Catholic campus ministry at Princeton University, and as parochial vicar of St. Paul Parish, Princeton. In 1998, Msgr. Mullelly was appointed secretary for the diocesan Secretariat for Social Justice and Social Services, which was restructured to be the Secretariat for Social Services. Others positions he has held include: member of the diocesan College of Consultors; lecturer in the department of politics at Princeton University; chairman of the ad hoc committee on ministry in non-correctional and health care institutions, and director of the Office of Continuing Priestly Formation. In July, 2011, he was appointed by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., to serve in his current position as vicar for clergy and consecrated life. In February, 2012, he was made a Chaplain of His Holiness with the title of Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI.
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Father Alex Enriquez
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ather Alex Enriquez, administrator of St. Monica Parish, Jackson, was born Dec. 1, 1957, in San Pablo City, Philippines. He entered San Pablo Diocesan Seminary in 1970, graduating in 1974. After two years of studies in San Carlos Seminary, he graduated from St. Francis de Sales College Seminary with a degree in Philosophy. He completed his theological studies in the University of St. Thomas Central Seminary in the Philippines, and was ordained a priest Oct. 1, 1985. Following his ordination, he served in a number of assignments in his native country, then travelled to Santa Croce University in Rome for further studies. While in Italy, he and a group of fellow students were sent to the United States in July, 1991, in response to a call from then-Bishop Theodore McCarrick to the rector of the seminary: parishes in the Archdiocese of Newark needed summer assistance for vacationing priests. His assignments in northern New Jersey in Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Maplewood, and St. Philomena Parish, Livingston, extended into the following May. With his parents moving to the United States and seven of his siblings living in the Maryland/Virginia area, Father Enriquez wished to remain in the United States; he applied to dioceses throughout the region, including the Trenton Diocese. His assignments have since included St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, 19921995; St. James Parish, Red Bank, 1995-2009, and as pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish, Hopewell, 2009-2013. He was incardinated into the Trenton Diocese in 1999. He was named administrator of St. Monica Parish in 2013 to present. See Priest • S-33
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Father Michael A. Santangelo
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ather Michael A. Santangelo, pastor of Epiphany Parish, Brick, and diocesan scouting chaplain, was born Aug. 29, 1967, in Montclair. He prepared for the priesthood in Washington Theological Union, Silver Spring, Md., and Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University, South Orange. He was ordained to the priesthood Sept. 9, 1995, in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, by Bishop Reiss. His first assignment was as parochial vicar in St. Joan of Arc Parish, Marlton. He then served as parochial vicar in St. Paul Parish, Princeton, before being assigned as administrator and, later, pastor of St. Paul Parish, Burlington. Father Santangelo also served as chaplain to the Serra Club International of Burlington County. In 2008, he became parochial vicar in St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Lakewood, before moving to St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford. Father Santangelo has served as diocesan scouting chaplain since 1996.
Father Oscar B. Sumanga, Jr.
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ather Oscar B. Sumanga was born on April 17, 1969, in the Philippines. He prepared for the priesthood in U.S.T. Central Seminary, Philippines, and was ordained to the priesthood June 3, 1995, in the Diocese of Legazpe, Philippines, by Bishop Jose Sorra. His assignments in the Philippines include serving as station manager for Radio Veritas, as well as a philosophy professor in Mater Salutis Seminary and a spiritual director for an orphanage. He later served as parochial vicar in the National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Makati, Philippines. Father Sumanga’s first assignment in the United States was as parochial vicar in Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton. He was incardinated into the Diocese of Trenton Dec. 16, 2008, and served as administrator, and later pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish, Howell. He was later appointed as diocesan Judicial Vicar, assigned as a priest in residence in St. Alphonsus Parish, Hopewell. He is currently on medical leave and residing in the Philippines.
Father Thomas Kunnath
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ather Thomas Kunnath, parochial vicar of Divine Mercy Parish, Trenton, was born in India Jan. 5, 1953 and schooled in that country’s Mannanam region, first attending St. Joseph’s Training College, then St. Joseph Jeppu Seminary in nearby Mangalore. Ordained May 8, 1985, by Indian Bishop Joseph Mittathani, Father Kunnath served in local parishes, but family ties, including two uncles who were priests assigned to the Archdiocese of Newark, led him to relocate to the United States in 1994. After a number of northern New Jersey assignments , Father Kunnath travelled south to the Diocese of Trenton in 1999, first serving in St. Raphael Parish, Hamilton, then Epiphany Parish, Brick. In 2002, he transferred to St. Ann Parish, Browns Mills. In March of the following year, he was incardinated into the Diocese of Trenton by Bishop John M. Smith and appointed as parochial vicar in St. Ann Parish. In June, 2005, he was named parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, and also served as parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Keyport.
Father Miguel D. Valle
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ather Miguel Valle, parochial vicar in St. Paul Parish, Princeton, was born March 13, 1962, in Colombia. He prepared for the priesthood in Immaculate Conception Seminary, Bogota, Colombia, and was ordained Aug. 19, 1995, in Bogota, Colombia, by Bishop Jorge Jimenez Carval. His assignments in Colombia included time as a teacher of dogmatic theology in Bogota, and a teacher of Scripture in Catholic University, Pasto, Colombia. Father Valle came to the United States in 2002, serving as parochial vicar in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River. He later served as an adjunct priest in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown, and was incardinated into the Diocese of Trenton Dec. 5, 2006. In 2007, he was assigned as parochial vicar in St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, before being named parochial vicar in St. Ann Parish, Browns Mills. Father Valle was later assigned as parochial vicar in St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Lakewood, before his current assignment – which includes serving the Hispanic ministry in St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Hightstown. See Priest • S-35
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The clergy, staff, and parishioners of
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, give thanks to almighty God for the priesthood of
the Reverend Monsignor Frederick A. Valentino (ordained June 3, 1950), associate pastor of then-Holy Angels Parish, the Reverend H. Brendan Williams (ordained June 20, 1965), associate pastor of then-Holy Angels Parish, the Reverend Gerard J. McCarron (ordained June 6, 1970), associate pastor of then-St. Raphael Parish, the Reverend Anthony F. Krisak (ordained May 17, 1975), a son of one of our two predecessor parishes – the former Holy Angels Parish – and currently serving outside the diocese, the Reverend Thomas J. Triggs (ordained May 17, 1975), associate pastor of then-St. Raphael Parish, the Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Mullelly (ordained May 31, 1980), associate pastor of then-Holy Angels Parish, and the Reverend John O. Chang (ordained May 20, 2000), pastor of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, on the occasion of the sixty-fifth, fiftieth, forty-fifth, fortieth, thirty-fifth, and fifteenth anniversaries, respectively, of their ordination to the priesthood.
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Anniversaries Voluntas Dei Father Paul Janvier Assignment: Parochial Vicar, Mother of Mercy Parish, Asbury Park Seminary: Notre Dame d’Haiti, Port au Prince
Father Michael Hall
Former Assignments: St. Michel de Coq Chante; Ste. Rose de Gris-gris; Nativite Dame-Marie; adjunct, Holy Spirit Parish, Asbury Park
Assignment: Director, diocesan Office of Worship; Parochial vicar, St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square Seminary: St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore
Father John O. Chang
Former Assignment: Parochial vicar, St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville
Assignment: Pastor, St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton Seminary: Mount St. Mary’s, Emmitsburg, Md. Former Assignments: Parochial vicar, St. James Parish, Red Bank; parochial vicar, St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Lakewood; parochial vicar, Holy Name Parish, Delran; parochial vicar, Nativity Parish, Fair Haven; administrator, St. Peter Parish, Riverside; parochial vicar, St. Paul Parish, Princeton; parochial vicar, St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford
Father Marcin Kania Assignment: Parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Barnegat Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo, Wynnewood, Pa. Former Assignment: Parochial vicar, St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft
Father Roberto Padilla Assignment: Parochial vicar, St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville
Father Mark W. Crane Assignment: Pastor, St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan
Seminary: Immaculate Conception, Seton Hall University, South Orange
Seminary: St. Charles Borromeo, Wynnewood, Pa.
Former Assignment: Parochial vicar, Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Trenton
Former Assignments: Parochial vicar, St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan; administrator, St. Thomas More Parish (consisting of St. Thomas More Church, Manalapan, and Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Englishtown.)
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eacon Keith J. Casey was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1946 to parents Joseph and Mary. He attended St. Patrick’s Academy, Harriman, N.Y., and St. Patrick’s High School, Newburgh, N.Y. He received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College, and a master’s in business administration from Pace University, both in New York City. Deacon Casey is retired from a long career with Best Foods. Deacon Casey was ordained May 12, 1990, by Bishop John C. Reiss in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, and was assigned to St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, where he has spent his entire diaconate. His ministry there has taken on many forms; he has served as an annulment advocate, was a Virtus facilitator, and, for seven years, was a diocesan-certified director of religious education in the Manalapan parish. Deacon Casey has been involved in Marriage En-
counter, Cursillo and the RENEW program. He was also active in planning a deacon convocation and participated in the diocesan Catholic Scouting program. During his ministry in St. Thomas More, he has also served on the board of directors for its St. Vincent de Paul conference, and was assistant chaplain and Past Grand Knight in the parish Knights of Columbus council. Deacon Casey, who joked, “With parents named Joseph and Mary, I had to become a deacon,” says merely “working with the people” is his favorite part of the ministry. He is married to his wife, Carol, and has three children and two grandchildren.
Deacon Edward Fischer III
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eacon Edward Fischer III was born in Staten Island, N.Y., in 1941 to parents Edward and Josephine. He attended St. Mary of the Assumption School, Port Richmond, N.Y., and the Augustinian Academy (a minor seminary) in Grime Hill, N.Y. He received a bachelor of arts in education from Newark State College (now Kean University), Union, and a master’s degree in theology from Georgian Court University, Lakewood. Deacon Fischer has worked in a number of professions, including as an accountant and dispatcher
for a trucking company in New York City; as owner of a gas station, and on a local political campaign. His final career before retirement was as a police officer in Lakewood for 18 years, during which time he was one of the group of first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, bombing of New York City’s World Trade Center. Deacon Fischer was ordained May 12, 1990, by Bishop John C. Reiss in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton, and was assigned to Visitation Parish, Brick, where he relished sharing the Sacraments with the congregation. “I just liked being there for people,” he said of his varied ministries. Deacon Fisher is retired and a self-professed “snow bird;” he ministers to the Brick parish during the summer, and serves as deacon near his winter residence in St. Martin de Porres Parish, Jensen Beach, Fla. He and his wife, Jacquelynn, have three children and six grandchildren.
Deacon John G. Klincewicz “So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task…’” Acts 6: 2-3
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eacon John G. Klincewicz of Holy Innocents Parish, Neptune, was born in Brooklyn in 1954 and is the son of John J. and Matilda. He attended St. Mary Magdalene School, Springfield Gardens, N.Y., and Regis High School, Manhattan, N.Y. He earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.; and a doctorate in operations research from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. Deacon Klincewicz recently retired after a 35year career working in Bell Labs (now AT&T). He was ordained May 12, 1990, by Bishop John C. Reiss in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. He served as deacon in Our Lady Star of the Sea, now part of Christ the King Parish, Long Branch, for 10 years, and has been serving in Holy Innocents Parish for 15 years. Deacon Klincewicz declares his favorite part of his
ministry to be “teaching and preaching.” His duties include faith formation such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Bible study, Baptism preparation and working with Catholic Boy Scouts to earn their religious medals. He continued, “One thing that is important to me is simply being part of a parish, where the members of the community are able to work together and support each other and enjoy each other’s friendship.” He and his wife, Kristine, have one son.
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Congratulations and Best Wishes Deacon Richard Johnston ~ 35 years Deacon Edward Fischer ~ 25 years Deacon Salvatore Vicari ~ 20 years Deacon Nicola Stranier ~ 5 years As they celebrate the Anniversary of their Ordination to the Diaconate Thank you for your dedicated service to our parish Grace, peace and blessings to you Reverend Edward Blanchett, Pastor Staff and Parish Family
May God continue to Bless you in your ministry to the people of the
Parish of St. Thomas More MANALAPAN
You are, & continue to be “His Good & Faithful Servant.” GOD BLESS YOU,
Deacon Keith Casey on your 25th Anniversary
Deacon Donald Miller Celebrating 25 Years
With many thanks
for your years of faithful service to our Parish. Fr. Pat Papalia and all at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting
TOMS RIVER
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Deacon Frank McKenna
D
eacon Francis McKenna of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, was born in The Bronx, N.Y., in 1938 to Francis and Mary McKenna, and attended that borough’s Holy Spirit School and Mount St. Michael Academy. He earned a bachelor of science degree in business management and marketing from Fordham University, The Bronx. Deacon McKenna was ordained Nov. 3, 1990, by Cardinal John O’Connor in St. Patrick’s Cathe-
dral, New York, and served in Holy Spirit Parish, Cortland Manor, N.Y., until he and his wife, Joanne, moved to Toms River in 1994. Deacon McKenna joined the staff of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, in 1995. In addition to usual diaconate service in the parish, he has served a number of ministries, including youth ministry, respect life, bereavement counseling, hospital ministry, Pre-Cana and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He has also served as chaplain of the Ocean County Retirees Chapter of the Anchor Club, and is spiritual advisor to Knights of Columbus Council 4969. He has led a bus group from St. Joseph Parish to the March for Life in Washington for the past 19 years. Deacon McKenna and his wife, Joanne, have been married 53 years, and have five children and eight grandchildren.
Deacon James Mark Micali
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eacon James Mark Micali of St. Clement Parish, Matawan, was born in Elizabeth to Robert and Mirian in 1952. He attended grammar schools in Elizabeth and St. Benedict Preparatory School, Newark. After studying in Union College, Elizabeth, and the divinity school of Seton Hall University, South Orange, He worked with Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, and then as a zoning and code enforcement officer in Manalapan Township before his retirement six years ago. Deacon Micali was ordained May 12, 1990, by Bishop John C. Reiss in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. He served as deacon in St. Thomas More Parish, Manalapan, for about 13 years, then moved to his current parish, St.
Clement. Deacon Micali declared, “My role is to bring Christ to inmates or the sick in the hospital.” In addition to his ministries in St. Clement, he enjoys visiting with the sick in Community Medical Center, Toms River, and Deborah Heart and Lung Hospital, Browns Mills. He also is active in prison ministry in N. J. State Prison, Trenton, and the Federal Correctional Institute at Fort Dix. Deacon Micali and his wife, Ann, have two sons.
Deacon Donald Miller Ordained May 12, 1990 by Bishop John C. Reiss
“Lord Jesus, you came to serve, not to be served, form within us your
D
eacon Donald Miller of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Whiting, was born in New York City in 1927, the son of Ethel and Allen Miller. Raised in the Methodist faith, he attended Old Bridge grammar schools and graduated from New Brunswick High School. Deacon Miller attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, where he earned an associates degree in English composition. He served as a “Seabee” (U.S. Navy Construction Force) during World War II for nearly four
years, in countries throughout the Pacific such as the Philippines, Japan and Guam. The Methodist discovered Catholicism while serving in the Philippines, and converted when he met his future wife, Barbara, stateside. Now retired, he owned a television sales and service business for 50 years. Deacon Miller was ordained May 12, 1990, by Bishop John C. Reiss in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. He served in St. Clement Parish, Matawan, for 10 years, and has been serving in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for 15 years. He declared, “I love to visit the homebound. Sometimes, I am the only person they see all week. It is wonderful, so rewarding. Jesus hasn’t told me to stop doing it yet: I am 88 years old but I can still move around.” Deacon Miller and his wife, Barbara, have three sons.
generous spirit.”
Deacon Juan Valentin
Deacon Edward White, Sr.
(Outside the Diocese)
(Outside the Diocese)
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The parishioners of
Our Lady Queen OF Peace Church, HAINESPORT,
offer best wishes and heartfelt thanks to Father Joseph Jakub and the people of
Deacon Lee Zito,
CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
on the 10th
Willingboro
Ask God’s Choicest Blessings Upon
anniversary of his
DEACON JOHN F. VASSALLO, JR.
ordination
For 35 Years of Faithful Service to
to the diaconate.
“The People of Corpus Christi”
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Christ the King Catholic Mausoleum
130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, NJ 08757 • Parish Office - 732-914-0300
Congratulations to our own Deacon Albert Pacitti on his 35th Anniversary! Best wishes from the parish family of
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Pastor: Rev. Stephen M. Piga & Parochial Vicar: Rev. John J. Testa
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Ordained May 17, 1980 by Bishop John C. Reiss
Deacon John Allen (Retired/Inactive) St. George, Titusville
Deacon Albert Pacitti (Retired) St. Maximilian Kolbe, Toms River
Deacon James McKeon
Deacon James McGrath
Deacon Richard Johnston, (Retired) Visitation, Brick
(Retired) St. Mary of the Lake, Lakewood
(Outside the Diocese)
Deacon Felix Rodriguez
Deacon John Vassallo, Jr.
Deacon James Walsh
(Outside the Diocese)
Corpus Christi, Willingboro
Holy Innocents, Neptune
Deacon Thomas Cater
Deacon Daniel Chase
Deacon Richard Hambleton
Anniversaries
(Retired) St. Andrew, Jobstown
(Outside the Diocese)
(Outside the Diocese)
Ordained May 11, 1985 by Bishop John C. Reiss
Deacon John Iadanza
Deacon Richard Meyer
(Outside the Diocese)
(Outside the Diocese)
See Deacon • S-43
Congratulations
Deacon Joseph Prioli • 10 Years • of St. Catherine of Siena, Farmingdale Deacon Vincent Rinaldi • 10 Years • of St. Mary, Colts Neck and Deacon Fred Sorrentino • 10 Years • of St. Mary, Colts Neck Deacon Andrew Smith • 5 Years • of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold Reverend Sheldon Amasa • 25 Years • formerly of St . Rose of Lima, Freehold and now at St. Aloysius, Jackson Deacon Robert “Mike” Mc Kenna • 5 Years • of St. Rose of Lima, Freehold and Deacon Rodolfo Santos • 5 Years • of St. Rose of Lima, Freehold
In In honor honor of of your your service service to to Church Church and and community! community! Deacon Gene Moir
Deacon James Palsir
(Retired/Inactive)
(Retired/Inactive) St. James, Pennington
Deacon Raymond Pelkowski (Retired) St. Benedict, Holmdel
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Congratulations Deacon Robert McKenna and
Deacon Rodolfo Santos on your fifth anniversary. From the entire
St. Rose of Lima Parish Family, Freehold
Congratulations on the anniversary of your ordination! Deacon James Walsh • 35 years Deacon John Klincewicz • 25 years
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Congratulations and Blessings to our Deacons Celebrating the Anniversary of their Diaconate Ordination Deacon Luis Ramos 15 Year Anniversary
Deacon José Rodríguez 10 Year Anniversary
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Ordained May 13, 1995 by Bishop John C. Reiss
Ordained May 13, 2000 by Bishop John M. Smith
Deacon Damian Ayers
Deacon Michael Boehm
Deacon John Clymore
Deacon Salvatore Vicari, Jr.
St. Dominic, Brick
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maple Shade
St. Mary, Middletown
Visitation, Brick
Deacon Joseph Barbara
Deacon Kevin Byrne (Outside the Diocese)
St. John Neumann, Mount Laurel
Deacon Joseph Paul
Ordained May 14, 2005 by Bishop John M. Smith
(Retired/Inactive) Our Lady of Good Counsel, Moorestown
Deacon Thomas Porter
Deacon Richard Currie
Deacon Joseph Fiorillo
St. James, Pennington
St. Mary, Barnegat
Deacon Luis Ramos
Deacon Stephen Sansevere
Deacon Ronald Haunss (Retired) St. Mary, Barnegat
(Outside the Diocese)
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton
St. Gabriel, Marlboro
Deacon John DelGiudice
Deacon Anthony DiCesare
Deacon Nicholas Donofrio
Deacon Frederick Ebenau, Sr.
Deacon Kenneth Heilig
(Outside the Diocese)
(Retired) St. Jerome, West Long Branch
St. Dorothea, Eatontown
St. Justin the Martyr, Toms River
(Retired) Sacred Heart, Riverton
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God’s Choicest Blessings On
The parish family of St. Clement Church, Matawan, congratulates our two deacons on the anniversary of their ordination. Deacon Mark Micali
25 YEARS
Deacon Thomas Wadolowski 10 YEARS
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With gratitude for your dedication and faithful service, Congratultions Deacon Tony DiCesare on your 10th Anniversary! Thank you for your ministry to us..... From the entire
St. Jerome Parish Family WEST LONG BRANCH
165 Bethany Road
Holmdel, N.J.
www.stbenedictnj.org
The parish family of
St. Andrew ChurCh, Jobstown,
Offers our prayerful congratulations to
deACon dAn ChASe (retired) on the
30th anniversary
of his ordination.
May the Lord continue to bless you!
Congratulations Deacon Damian Ayers in celebration of your 10 year anniversary to the Diaconate With prayers of gratitude for your dedicated service as Deacon and for sharing so generously the gifts you have received from God.
St. Dominic Parish, Brick
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Deacon Joseph Prioli St. Catherine of Siena, Farmingdale
Deacon George Korbelak
Deacon Daniel Miller, Sr.
Deacon James Morton
St. Peter, Point Pleasant Beach
(Outside the Diocese)
(Outside the Diocese)
Deacon Alexander Punchello, Sr.
Deacon Vincent Ricciardi, Sr.
Deacon Vincent Rinaldi
Anniversaries
St. Katharine Drexel, Burlington
Assumption, New Egypt
St. Mary, Colts Neck
Deacon Jose Rodriguez
Deacon Michael Scannella
Deacon Robert Scharen
Deacon Fernando Sorrentino
Deacon Thomas Wadolowski
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton
Our Lady of the Angels, Trenton
St. Mary, Middletown
(Retired) St. Mary, Colts Neck
St. Clement, Matawan
Deacon Peter (Ilsoo) Barng
Deacon Patrick Brannigan
Deacon Bryan Davis
Deacon Robert Gay
St. James, Red Bank
St. Barnabas, Bayville
St. Dorothea, Eatontown
St. James, Pennington
Ordained May 8, 2010 by Bishop John M. Smith
Deacon Lee Zito Our Lady Queen of Peace, Hainesport
Deacon Walter Karpecik, Jr. St. Katharine Drexel, Burlington
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“As a deacon you will serve Jesus Christ, who was known among his disciples as the one who served others. Do the will of God generously.” (Bishop’s address to Deacon Candidates - Rite of Deacon Ordination)
Congratulations and God’s abundant blessings to
Deacon Andrew M. Smith 5 Year Anniversary
Msgr. Sam A. Sirianni, VF, Pastor
Church of St. Robert Bellarmine Freehold, NJ
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Thanks to All the Priests and Deacons for their Dedication and Service to Others
FREEHOLD
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Rev. Michael Santangelo, Pastor-Church of the Epiphany, Brick • 20 years Rev. Roberto Padilla, Parochial Vicar-St. Barnabas Parish, Bayville • 5 years Rev. Alex Enriquez, Adminstrator-Church of St. Monica • 30 years Deacons Edward Fischer III • 25 years, Salvatore Vicari • 20 years and Nicola Stranieri • 5 years, Church of the Visitation Deacon Robert Gay, St. Barnabas Parish • 5 years Deacon Damien Ayers • 20 years
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Deacon Anthony Mammoliti
Deacon Robert (Mike) McKenna
Deacon Richard Morris
(Outside the Diocese)
St. Rose of Lima, Freehold
St. Benedict, Holmdel
Deacon Christopher Murphy (Outside the Diocese)
SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE Deacon Rodolfo Santos
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St. Rose of Lima, Freehold
Where God and Sea Come Together
Deacon Andrew Smith St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold
We are a Redemptorist Spiritual Center on eight beautiful acres overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean. Our outdoor shrines, prayer garden, green lawn, tranquil chapels, and comfortable accommodations have been Holy Ground for laity, clergy and religious for 90 years. Upcoming events: Women’s retreats available August thru November Men’s retreats available July thru October Deacon Nicola (Nick) Stranieri Visitation, Brick
Still room for the Film Retreat and Priests retreats
Visit us at www.sanalfonsoretreats.org for the full 2015 Calendar
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God’s Choicest Blessings to
Reverend Monsignor James H. Dubell
50
Pastor 2003-2015
th
Anniversary of Ordination
Reverend Daniel F. Swift, Pastor Reverend Carlos A. Florez, Associate Pastor Reverend Monsignor Vincent Gartland, Weekend Assistant Deacon Timothy R. Collins Deacon Sean McMahon Deacon Ken Motylinski Staff and Parishioners
St. Mary
of the Lakes Catholic Church and School, Medford smlparish.org