Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Leadership Team Anthony Donovan Youth Minister Dean, College of Liberal Arts Manhattan College, Emily Reimer-Barry Director of Catholic Campus Ministry Anna Gallagher Kelly Waters Chief Financial Officer Evangelization Team LGBT Initiative Team, Marianist Social Justice Collaborative Catholic Program Director Rev. General Counsel For the Summer Regional Zoom meetings, the Bishop has asked Canon Margo Clark to Sisters of Divine Providence, Thomas Bolin Susan Grimes Dr. Dan Hale is Special Advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Director of the Healthy Community Partnership. Matthew Nguyen DePaul University, J. Milburn Thompson Thomas Keep Professor Emeritus Megan McKenna Julia Campbell Seamus OLooskan This Region's email list is rmn-augustine@dionewark.org VIVA House, Baltimore Catholic Worker The second BCEF call of 2023is for organ repair at All Saints', Leonia. Elizabeth Menzies-Lang Tony Flannery, C.Ss.R Director of Campus Ministry Mohawk Valley Community College, Andrew Cirillo Jo OSullivan Interim Director Joey Marquart Susan Hillis University of St. Francis, Joanne Rutkowski They were accompanied by Dr. Arnold Brown, a local historian. Terrance Wagner, Erik Lee-Ryan University of San Francisco, Maria-Pilar Aquino Xaverian Brothers, Peter Huff Assistant to the General Counsel, Robin Cautin Administrator Marquette University, Rev. Carmen M. Villafae Karen Schwarz Sr. Paula Terese Pilon, CSJ Lawrence McPherson Click the white rectangle in the upper right corner to view a larger map in Google maps. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Vista, California, Rev. Pax Christi International, Richard Adams David Betz, SM Society must always value the common good, which includes protecting each persons ability to reach their full human potential. Social Justice Advocate Director of Mission Kenney Gorman, CFX Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, Rev. Professor Emerita Mike Sala, SJ Don E. Siegal Centre LGBTI of Barcelona, Christopher Vogt Mary Butler Artist and Pastoral Minister These include faculty and staff from all levels of the university, including the president. St. Matthews Church, Baltimore, MD, Tom Roberts K. Lyn Wurth Rev. Katharine McLoughlin Teaching Professor University of San Diego, Rev. Professor Joseph Donovan Saint Marys College, Carly Cohen Richard McCormick Endowed Chair in Catholic Moral Theology Abby Carney Leadership Team Carolyn Sherry Sr. Jeanne Christensen, RSM Carol Rush Lehigh University Pride Center, Phil Klay No shows, day of cancellation requests and requests to cancel after a session date has passed will not be refunded. Over 150 personnel fromSacred Heart University, Bridgeport, Connecticut, have endorsed the statement. Yvonne MacCormack Gloria Ulterino Promoter of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation We hope you will join in the mission to make both our church and our world a home for all. Associate Dean and Professor, Raymond Mencio Catholic Theological Union, William Glenn As Catholic theologians, scholars, church leaders, writers, and ministers, we care deeply about our church and our society. Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Theological Union, Stephanie Peddicord Founder and Director Michael DeSciose Villanova University, Elsie Miranda Professor of Theology DePaul University, Marcus Mescher Rev. Peter Daly Paul Kelly The bride's mailing address will be used to send workbooks if hard copies are needed. In short, the failure of U.S. society to implement comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people has severely curtailed their ability to flourish as human beings. Sr. Julie Brown, RSM James Popp Enid Levangie Visiting Associate Professor Ann Frobose University of San Francisco, Rev. Social Justice Advocate Villanova University, Susan Calef Professor Executive Director Rev. Elizabeth Whelan Margarita Covarrubias June 28, 2023 The Bishop's Church Emergency Fund (BCEF) provides financial support for church buildings in the diocese needing repairs and renovation, usually with a special focus on emergency and unforeseen needs. To do any less would abdicate our responsibility as Christians to live the Gospel in public life by advancing the good of all people, especially those on the margins. Associate Dean University of San Diego, Willa Bickham and Brendan Walsh University of San Diego, Mel Kitchen Rev.James Corrigan Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Sr. Colleen Settles, OP All Rights Reserved. Frederick Daley To subscribe, click here and select "Regional Ministry Network email list". Names are listed alphabetically by last name. Barbara Parot Erica McFarland Ernest Miller, FSC Roger D. Haight, SJ Laurie Welsch, Roger Cimino Michael Hovey Steve Smith Annette Shine John P. Hilgeman Sr. Patricia Colla, RSM Society of the Divine Savior, Rev. LGBTQ Ministry Leader Santa Clara University, M. Cathy Harmon This site and the contents copyright 2023the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Robert Bezy Norbert Sinski, CSC, Sister Rhea Emmer, CSA Assistant Teaching Professor Frank and Jerry Gold Pastor Sr. Aubry Osborn, CSJ This site and the contents copyright 2023 the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Manhattan College, Maria Marx David Gregory Patricia Fitzsimons Mercy Ecology, Linda Dakin-Grimm Jose Bello Erica Nieves Connelly Chair Out in the Diocese of Allentown Paul Sullivan, SJ Jeffery Sikorski Adjunct Instructor John Bullough June 21, 2023 USCCB welcomes the release of the Instrumentum Laboris Seton Hall University, Elizabeth Taylor Contributions to New Ways Ministry are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Formator, retired Professor Assistant Professor Jim Marsh John M. Lee, CP Kathleen Fettweis Susan Grimes Laurie Mayers Professor (retired) Wayne Vanek LGBTQ Center, Georgetown University Celeste Misko St. Josephs College, Ted Steiner Saint Louis University, Kathy Cox Chaplaincy Institute for Interfaith Studies, Sr. Anne Curtis, RSM Lorna Erixson, St. Mark's Mendham (rectorstmarksmendham@gmail.com) Jewels Quelly, Deacon Arthur Dodson, Jr. Mary Lu Callahan Because LGBTQ people suffer from unjust discrimination due to structural inequalities in law and social institutions, our Catholic faith compels us to speak out in support of the principle of non-discrimination. Linda Roberts CONICET (National Research Council of Argentina), Sr. Cecile Roeger, OP Sisters of IHM, Scranton Misericordia University, Mary Ritter This innate dimension is the source of our dignity as human beings dignity that is respected through the protection of each persons human rights. John Carroll University, Rev. Georgetown University, Dugan McGinley La Salle University, Patricia McGuire George Washington University, Robert & Elaine Bauer This site and the contents copyright 2023the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Trinity Washington University, Rev. Sr. Nancy Bartasavich, SP Professor Thomas R. Clark Janet Csarny Margie Mullis Merrimack College, Stacy Davis John Connors Jo Richardson Professor Richard Hillis Rainbow Catholics InterAgency for Ministry, Amy Omi Vicki Williamson Professor Professor Rev. Instructor Ron and Myrna Ohmann Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice, Xavier University, June-Ann Greeley Mary Smith Rev. St. Pauls Newman Center, Laramie, WY, Jan Jans Greg Miller Megan Landry Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Andrea Vicini, SJ Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Sr. Ellen Maroney, IHM Joseph Nassal, CPPS Jo Richardson Michael Flynn St Marks Catholic Church, Auckland, New Zealand, Sr. Betty Sundry, CDP Marywood University, Rev. Archdiocese of Montreal, Gary Macy Charles Niemann Sophia Swinford Director of the Justice and Peace Office Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile, Sr. Louise Lears, SC Adjunct Faculty Drachma Parents Group, Malta, Michael Perry Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters Reginald Birks Michael Bausch Secular Franciscan Fraternity, William A. Clark Hunter Ramp Pastor Research Associate Francis and Clare, Wilton Manor, FL Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Joan Huber As early as 1983, the Washington State Catholic Conference declared that prejudice against homosexuals is a greater infringement of the norm of Christian morality than is homosexualactivity. This excerpt neatly distills the idea thatopposition to discrimination is an ethical claim prior and superior to that of any sexual or gender ethic. Director, Campus Ministry Professor Professor Emeritus The impact on mental health has already begun to show itself. Francis Gargani, C.Ss.P Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery, Gerald Beyer Home. The John Courtney Murray University Chair in Public Service Linda Schettler Robert Bussen Thu, Jun 29, 2023. Director, Office of Social and Environmental Justice Associate Professor (retired) What we are saying in this statement, however, is relatively independent of that debate, and the endorsers of this statement may hold varied, and even opposing, opinions on sexual and gender matters. Pastor Voluntas Dei Institute, USA, Gary Wills Director of Music Author Lisa Tuzel The Episcopal Church in Northern New Jersey. Our strong endorsement of non-discrimination towards LGBTQ people comes from careful reflection on scripture, our churchs tradition and teachings, our academic studies, and our experience of the lives of LGBTQ people. Whitworth University, Daniel A. Helminiak Clarence Heis Pastor Barbara Carroll Professor Peter Schuessler, SDS Daniel Horan, OFM Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, Ron Hansen The co-conveners for each Region (ideally, there should be three, one clergy person and two lay members) are responsible for scheduling regular regional meetings and communicating with congregations in their Region about upcoming meetings or other events. Professor Loyola University Chicago, Maria Teresa Davila Executive Director An individuals personhood is the most important feature of their identity, and it is what qualifies them to be protected by civil law. Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions, Aaron Gaberman Boston College, Rev. Jacob DeRusha Sr. Marty McEntee, CSJ Keri Pollock Sr. Eugenia Valds Ossa, RSCJ, Linda Elizabeth Ahern Marquette University, John R. Mastalski Santa Clara University, Andrew Hanson-Quintana St. Norbert College Parish, Jason Steidl Assistant Director, University Ministry Mark Miller Research Associate Coordinator of Land Initiatives Deborah Wafer Laura Roiger Professor Stories from Our Congregations | Mar 16, 2023. Co-facilitator, Social Justice Ministry Daniel LeBlanc Co-Director Sr. Ginger Downey Catholic Theological Union, Mary Whiteside Associate Professor Sr. Patricia Conlan, RSM Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Rev. John Calhoun Director of the Center for Spirituality and Professor Dayne Navarro Working Together Stories: Constance & Her Companions and the Afghan Resettlement Project 149th Annual Diocesan Convention | Feb 3, 2023 Member, Peace and Justice Team Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Leadership Team Former Board Member, Sedes Sapientiae Foundation Anna Casati-Hill DignityUSA, Rev. Ministry Leader Nancy Knipper Sr. Maryann Enright, CSJ Mary Ellen Mohring Preacher/Justice Promoter Donna Campbell Lou Brodnik Archdiocese of Detroit, Ann Guthrie Louise Ewing Coordinator, Pastoral Home Care Director of Mission and Identity Professor Elizabeth Wilson Sr. Gwendolyn Hoeffel, RSCJ Claire Zolkoski, Rev. Mark Guevarra Assistant Registrar / Graduation Services, Mary Alice Donius Gillian Frasier Sara Bernard-Hoverstad Loyola University Chicago, Cristina Traina Executive Director Kathleen Bellefeuille-Rice, RCWP Robert McDonald Last year, we shared the story of several churches that partnered to renovate an unused rectory to host a family of Afghan refugees. Charles Quinn Eileen Mast Rev. Carrie Roling President Co-Director World Beyond War, Rev. Parochial Vicar New Jersey's five Catholic dioceses on Wednesday morning began releasing lists of priests who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing children. Susanne M. Cassidy Scotty Zollars, Rev. Harvard University, Sr. Patricia Daly, OP Sr. Mary Kay Dobrovolny, RSM It is not necessary to register for these gatherings. College of the Holy Cross, Orlando Espin Claudine Pannell-Goodlett Gian Paolo Pezzi, Mccj Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, Stacie Baltrusitis Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Jamie Manson Pastor Provincial Councilor Pastor and Dean Professor Br. Joseph Brown, SJ St. Patrick Refugee Outreach, Dallas, TX, Todd Salzman Patrick Riley Leonard Marsh, FSC Manager, Security Infrastructure, Michael Fraser Gonzaga University, Robert Shine Dean of Students Sacred Music Director Joan Plumley Professor Emeritus Coordinator of Formation for Mission Francis J. Breen Gabriela Montequin Sr. JB Schammel, SSND, Sr. Eugenie Coakley, SCN John Montague Judith Butler William Harrison Chair, Board of Trustees Saint Mary Magdalen Church, Berkeley, CA Social Justice Coordinator Jon R. Lechner Pastor Pastor Province Laudato Si Coordinator Professor Emeritus Vincent McGrath Jaclyn Falkenstein Loyola University Chicago, Fran Rossi Szpylczyn Leslie Tesch Church of Francis Xavier, New York City, Br. Sr. Rea McDonnell, SSND Christina Light The Episcopal Church in Northern New Jersey, Independence Day - Episcopal House closed, Free Webinar: Making the Case! David Hollenbach, SJ William Hart McNichols William Edwards Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth Hannah Moran Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful to join Memorial Day Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and auxiliary bishops and archdiocesan priests on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m.. This spring Bishop Hughes is inviting all members of the diocese to join her at one of eight Zoom meetings, organized by the eight Regional Ministry Networks. Joseph Scheiter, FSC Chestnut Hill College, Diann Neu St. Bonaventure University, Rev. Rev. Adjunct Instructor Ashley Dietrich Associate Professor Peter Gormly St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Oceanside, CA, Rev. Catholic Committee of the South, Mallory Zolyan Schmitt Kathleen Jeffers University of West Georgia, Sr. Carmen Hernandez The four Summer Zoom gatherings will begin at 6 PM on the dates listed, and include two adjacent Regional Ministry Networks, as follows: The information needed to log in to each Zoom gathering will be emailed to each churchs leaders, who will in turn email it to the congregation the day before the scheduled meeting. Professor Mary McConnell Joseph Calderone, OSA Richard Woods, OP The Summer of Sabbath Posted by Carlye J. Hughes on June 28, 2023 Bishop Hughes' Vlog Bishop Hughes: The Summer of Sabbath Watch on Bishop Hughes invites the whole diocese - clergy, staff, lay leaders, people in the pews - to partake in a "Summer of Sabbath." Chuck Small Canisius College, Bernadette Rudolph Martha DiGiovanni Congregational Leader Baltimore, MD, Sr. Michele Bisbey, CDP Patrick Canavan Shannon K. Evans Pastor Emeritus Quixote Center, Rev. Stephanie Coyne The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on every aspect of our lives has yet to be fully realized. John Downs Director of Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation Adjunct Professor Dominican University, Martin Yelle Elizabeth Jerabeck Kris Eterea Clinical Assistant Professor, Deanna Fiorentino Dominican University, Rev. Carlow University Leadership Team and Vocation Director Sr. Bernadette Marie Ravenstahl, SSND Connect with your Regional partners! LGBT+ Catholics Westminster, UK, Joseanne Peregin Richard Bollman, SJ Soline Humbert Ray OConnor Richard Wrede Dale Korogi Jenny O-R Rev. Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law Co Leader, ARISE! The impact on mental health has already begun to show itself. Marty Peter Benjamin Brenkert Gina Love-Aguilar Dolores Ritter Director of Adult Faith and Pastoral Care These rights should be protected by law. Kerry Loring seasonal meditations from the Diocese of Newark. Thomas Bower SUNY Brockport NY, Fides del Castillo Emily Cline Out in the Diocese of Allentown Lori Csintyan Thomas Sherratt Mary Huebner Jacqueline Magness Ledalero Institute of Philosophy, Rev. Director, Student Financial Assistance, Mary Murphy Michael Prescia Jeannie Nestojko Marylin Arrigan Associate Professor Assistant Professor Br. Anthony Church, Hartford, CT, Sr. Denise Curry, SNDdeN Holy Family Catholic Church, South Pasadena, CA, Laura Taylor Taylor Shook This disposition to welcome has been realized by Christians in each age, most recently in the encyclicalFratelli Tutti, in which Pope Francis regards hospitality as a sacred duty. Non-discrimination protections are essential to living out hospitality in the way Jesus modeled. Lisa Nelson Rapaglia Scholar Ann Marie Szpakowska Emily Garvey New York Theological Seminary, Deborah Rose-Milavec Boston College, Catherine Mooney Henry Mascotte Community Servant Professor Emerita Holy Family Church, Inverness, IL, Massimo Faggioli Associate Professor Paul Bedard St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Philadelphia, PA, Sr. Joy Peterson Susan Rohrer Founder & CEO Jennifer Koroly Sr. Jean Stanford, SNDdeN, Sisters of Providence of St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana, Sr. Maureen Abbott, SP Associate Professor Assistant Professor All Saints Catholic Church, Syracuse, NY Professor Frederick Licciardi, C.PP.S James Madison University, Brian Doyle Director, Office of Student Accessibility, Joan Sauvigne-Kirsch Mark Cappetta We invite you to read and to endorse this statement using the buttons below. Joseph Dalelio Human Rights Campaign, Christopher Vella Congregation de Notre Dame Blessed Sacrament Province Roughly 7-10 days prior to your session date you will receive information to access content materials online to complete at your own pace. Joseph Boney Thomas Wilhelm, Agnese Brien Professor Emerita Archdiocese of Sydney, Sr. Colleen Mary Mallon, OP Advisory Board Paul Pisano Janet A Jezsik Professor Vincent Morton Bernard Bonnot Terese Green Sr. Patricia Stark, OP, Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Br. The Human Rights Alliance Santa Fe, NM Doug Roach, CSC. Nancy Sylvester Rebekah Dubrosky Jack Martins Chief of Staff and Vice President, Reynold Jaglal Alex Torres Anna Marie Ciarrocchi Emeritus Professor Thomas Mullin Paul Frechette Arizona State University, William Cavanaugh Emma Beach Beth Trouy Jim Bracke Professor Emerita of the Practice of Spirituality Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters Leadership Team Donna Fischer Colleen Nunes Magis Consulting, LLC Executive Director, Career and Professional Development, Sean Heffron Judy Fahl Adjunct Lecturer St. Norbert College, Rev. Joe Roy Distinguished Professor Emerita Amy Wieleba The following theological statement produced by New Ways Ministry supports the churchs teaching that LGBTQ people should not suffer discrimination. Sister Susan Seeby, CSA Boston College, Bradford Hinze Jeremy Sasser Sisters of St. Francis, Holy Name Province, Bill McNamara Mary Yelenick, Catherine Bergstrom Iris Brenk Stefanie Shackelford Associate Professor Robert Hare Stories from Our Congregations | Jun 30, 2022. Richard Wise Member, LEAD Ministry The upcoming Summer Regional Zoom meetings will feature Dr. Dan Hale, Special Advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. TransCatholic.org Sr. Carol Kimes, SP James Lenox Co-Chair, LGBT Initiative Team Jessica Cabness Pax Christi USA Peace and Justice Coordinator Spalding University, Karen Jackson Chris Evon Rev. Joseph Gentilini Stephen Benzek Alisenne Turner Douglas Brougher Matt Schulte Kristen Yoo, Robert Anders Womens Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual, Davis Idnowa (Time: 4:26.) Allen Miller Gerald Mccarry Assistant Director, Volunteer Programs and Service Learning, Jennifer Wilson Michael Goldrick University of Portland, Shawnee Daniels-Sykes Roger Mombourquette Sr. Karen Scheer, RSM Br. Boston College, Rev. Tomasz Borkowski Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Brian McGuinness University of York and Carmelite Institute, Rev. Terrance Kelly Rev. Mari Anne Hamilton James McConarty Jon Richardson, St. David's, Kinnelon(. Marie Sweeney Michael Moran Sisters of Providence of St. Mary of the Woods, IN Justice Coordinating Commission Richard McIvor Christopher Kellerman, SJ Chris Kanowitz Mary Cahill Sts. Pastor Chaplain Loyola Marymount University, Terrence Tilley Erin Fitch Sr. Kris Schrader, ASC Assistant Professor Rev. Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Cavaluzzo By supporting civic policies that promote discrimination and by opposing policies that would produce equality, these leaders bypass the Catholic Churchs proud social justice tradition, the product of more than a centurys development of social doctrine that increasingly supports the human rights ofallpeople without exception. D Hilary Ranney-Howes James Wielgosz Darve Horak Pastor St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD, Philip Cronce Director of Campus Ministry Jim Toczynski David T. Fitzgerald, SP Sr. Carmela Garofalo, RSM Provincil Director NGO Representative to the United Nations University Chair of Ignatian Thought and Imagination Marty Kenahan Catholic Social Teaching is based on decades of theological reflection and has developed with the following components at its core: Because all human beings are endowed with human dignity and equal to one another, no individuals or groups should be denied the civil rights enjoyed by others in society. Listed alphabetically by last name. Charles Curran Education Administrator, Karen Flanagan Dominican Sisters of Adrian General Council Dorothy Calvani Tim Moothart Gonzaga University, Andy Buechel Lisa Polyak Director of the Office of Peace, Justice, and Ecological Integrity Sr. Catherine Nerney, CSJ Gwen Watson St. Joan of Arc, Minneapolis, MN, John DeCostanza, Jr. He also is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, with appointments in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology. Lauren Lawler George EnglishJr. Executive Director, Communications, Julia Nofri Deacon Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Michael G. Lawler Ed Palumbos Holy Family Catholic Community, Inverness, IL This site and the contents copyright 2023the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Annemarie Davies Katherine Leahy Catholic Church Reform International Michelle Miller LeBlanc Sheila McMahon Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Liaison, Barbara Benjamini Michelle Hirschboeck Cure dArs Catholic Church, Denver, Patricia Beattie Jung Sue Stockard Research shows that diverse sexual and gender identities are normal in the human experience, not deviations from it. University of Virginia, Sr. Maureen Foltz Marge Sebern 7:00 pm. Professor Emerita Denise Fraser Rev. Associate Professor Valerie Carlton Darryl Barthe, Sr. Connie Vincent Damian Torres-Botello, SJ Kathi Scully Rev. Stories from Our Congregations | Aug 26, 2022. Thomas Donlan Francis Greaney Clinical Assistant Professor, Susan Penque Carmen Luz Gemes lvarez Boston College, Kristi Gonsalves-McCabe LGBTQ Rights Activist of Iraq, Michelle Gilgannon Guilherme Borges Pires Sr. Giulii Zobelein, OP, Sr. Catherine Arnold, OP Assistant to the Prior Barry Langley, OFM Ross Lonergan Karen Lundy Union Theological Seminary, Rev. Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Dave Fletcher Formation Director College of the Holy Cross, Therese Sabine Servants of the Paraclete, Sr. Arlene Flaherty, OP Amy Schork, Mary Bednar Fordham University, Yunuen Trujillo Adorers of the Blood of Christ, John McDargh New life in Livingston Diocesan Announcement | Jun 12, 2023 Coordinator Sr. Reina Perea, OP Kimberly Wigmore-Garcia, Michaelangelo Allocca University Minister, Ministry en lo Cotidiano Mary Magdalene Apostle Catholic Community NGO Representative to the United Nations Loyola University Chicago, Michael Norko Saint Marys College, J. Patrick Hornbeck II Follow up emails will be sent regarding virtual login information. Rector Terry Hawley Reeder Andrew Conneen Sarah Probst Miller Villanova University, Jacob Kohlhaas Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Patrick Curtin Rev. Lawrence Cherelli Karen Lydon Vijaya Nicholas We Are Church International, Rev. Daughters of Charity The Gay Catholic Blog St. Catherine University Lewis University, Marie Dennis Minister for Liturgy and the Arts As Bishop Hughes mentioned in her June 28, 2023 vlog post The Summer of Sabbath, she recommends three books for your summer reading - simple, easy reads that can help you think about your spiritual life. Luigi Gioia Professor and Dean Emerita, William Watson Tamra Bieber Sharon Bock Regional Ministry Networks | The Episcopal Diocese of Newark Regional Ministry Networks The Diocese of Newark is divided into eight geographic regions, named for saints. Despite certain legal and social advances in recent years, LGBTQ people in the United States remain victims of significant discrimination. Julie Butler Associate Professor Sr. Judith Hilbing, OP Associate Professor Academic Department Secretary, Molly Higbie Christine Chao Order online: Amazon, Being Disciples: Essentials of the Christian Life Christopher Promis, C.S.Sp Designing for Impact, THU, JUL 23: Benedict of Nursia (North East) and Augustine of Hippo (East), THU, JUL 30: Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Central North) and Absalom Jones (South East), THU, AUG 20: Florence Li Tim-Oi (Central South) and Evelyn Underhill (South), THU, AUG 27: Constance and her Companions (North West) and Harriet Tubman (South West). Massachusetts Appeals Court, Anne Patricia Minicozzi William Tenity Catholic Dialogue Consultant Orbis Books, Martin Leahy Assistant Professor John Hofstede Call To Action Maryland Debra Kowalczyk Elizabeth Wills, Rev. Kyle Haden, OFM Miram Terez Faustiana Klika Justin Belitz, OFM Director, LGBTQ+ Spirituality Ministry Brian Bromberger Kevin Michael Rodrquez Charles Paglia James DeBruycker Director, Individual Giving, Sandi Logan-McKibben Executive Director of Student Success and Engagement, Michael Iannazzi Mary Fran Hildenberger James McCrea General Councilor Maria Formoso Jack Kakolewski Director Associate Professor Margaret A. Flanagan Flatley Professor Emeritus of Catholic Theology William Ramos The Catholic Community of Greenbelt An Intentional Eucharistic Community North American Province Leader Sr. Marianne Race, CSJ Jo Anne Feldman Watch on In this brief tutorial, Nina Nicholson, diocesan Director of Communications & Technology, explains how to access and use the webpages for the Regional Ministry Networks, which can help you stay connected with your partner churches in your Region. Scripture strongly affirms that God hears and responds to the cry of the poor and suffering. Mary Ann Steutermann St. Leonard Faith Community, Centerville, OH, Br. This site and the contents copyright 2023the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Union Theological Seminary, Laura Haigwood Professor Harsh statements from high-ranking church leaders against LGBTQ equality initiatives in the civil arena have often succeeded in limiting the rights of LGBTQ people, causing great offense and allowing great social and personal harm to befall this marginalized community. The recent wildfires in Canada have caused serious air quality issues in the northeast United States, prompting reflection on Pope Francis' prophetic warning in Laudato Si' and the need for a conversion of mind and heart towards the environment. Parroquia Emperatriz de Amrica, Mexico City, Eric Martin Diocese of San Diego, Mary Hunt Professor Dubuque, IA, Laurent Gilbert, Sr. Brad Elliott Beth Hentges Paola Brambilla Creighton University. President Catholics for Common Good Georgia, Sabrina Harper St. Norbert College, Pablo Rodriguez-Bilella Roman Catholic Women Priests Western Region National Catholic Reporter, Jim Robinson MIssionaries of the Precious Blood Kansas City Province Ohio University, Rev. Sr. Mary Montgomery, SP Sally Deckard The Episcopal Church in Northern New Jersey, St. John's Church / La Iglesia de San Juan, Episcopal Church of St. Luke and St. Mary, Hope and Belvidere, Constance and Her Companions (North West). Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, Hartford, CT, Mary Doak Professor Emerita Tony Robertson, Mary Anne Arnold New Ways Ministry, Adan Fernandez Eric Munson Instructor Anthony Pichler Pax Christi USA. Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, Sr. Mary C. Boys, SNJM This concept is strongly supported by Catholic reasoning: When considering equality measures for LGBTQ people, we must remember that we are first and foremost talking aboutpeople. Francesco Gagliardi Congregations around the Diocese of Newark have been celebrating Pride month with parish observances as well as by participating in community Pride Second BCEF Call of 2023: All Saints', Leonia, A partnership that provides 10,000+ meals a week, First BCEF Call of 2023: St. Anthony of Padua, Hackensack, Live stream of the Confirmation service at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark, Christ Church, Teaneck's food ministry sprouts new possibilities, including hydroponic gardening, More than 300 backpacks collected for local students, The Rev. Writer and Catholic Media Commentator, Jessica Lemes da Silva Susann Hornbeck Quest Laura Tapson Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood NY JPIC Office Meg Siewert Bowie, a black Giant Schnauzer, moved from pew to pew, sometimes jumping on the seats like an excited toddler. Sr. Linda Sue Noe, OP This reorientation, begun at Vatican II and developed in theology and the magisterium over the past six decades, calls Catholics and all people of good will to be seekers of peace and doers of justice wherever inequities and suffering exist. Communications Specialist Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Sr. Catherine Nerney, SSJ Cheryl Rogers Elaine Vaughn Michael Wautier, Anita Alexander Dominican University, Rev. NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, David OBrien Nicole Summerlin Cathy Hoffmann Minister for OUTLOUD and Community Outreach Paola Canu Watch on On June 17 and 19, more than 60 members of the diocese plus some non-Episcopal friends attended one of the Juneteenth Pilgrimages with Bishop Hughes, visiting sites in Bergen County with a history linked to slavery. Former President