LOOKING AHEAD

“ What is the most important thing? Jesus . If we push

ahead with planning and organization, beautiful things

indeed, but without Jesus, then we are on the wrong

road. Jesus is the most important thing.”

Pope Francis

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Summer 2017

July/Aug/Sept

Inside this issue:

Off ice of Afr ican Amer ican, Afr ican & Car ibbean Apostolate

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Looking Ahead

1

Message From Fr. Emeka

2

Day of reflection

3/4

Youth Day

5/8

NBCC XII

9/12

Historical Glance

13/16

Bishop Francis celebration

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Save The

Date /

Mission

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Black

Parishes

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A MESSAGE FROM THE COORDINATOR

On behalf of The African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate, I extend a gra-

cious welcome to His Eminence, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. in his new role as

the Archbishop of this great Archdiocese.

The Apostolate is grateful for and also looks forward to the support of Cardinal Tobin,

C.Ss.R. and the Chancery Office as we continue our work as Christians to profess our

faith through evangelization,

our activities, and the many

gifts which the Lord has be-

stowed upon us.

As I move forward, I also

wish to extend a sincere

thank you to Msgr. Arnhols,

the Pastoral Vicar for his sup-

port and assistance. Also to

Sr. Patricia Lucas who previ-

ously served as the Coordina-

tor of this Apostolate. Sr. Pat

has remarkably set the foun-

dation for this Office which

has allowed for my transition

to be an easy one. The guid-

ance and expertise Sr. Pat

has provided thus far have

been instrumental to this

Apostolate and has already

energized us as WE ARE ON

THE MOVE!

In the upcoming months, sev-

eral meetings will be held as

we plan for special events

which will include an Anniver-

sary Mass for Bishop Joseph

Francis on September 30 and

The Bishop Francis Scholar-

ship Dinner which will be held

on November 10. Additional

details will be forthcoming. Our quarterly “IMANI” newsletters are now available for

you to enjoy while gaining insight into the richness and authenticity of being black and

Catholic.

Your Brother in Christ,

Fr. Emeka Okwuosa, S.D.V

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DAY OF REFLECTION PLANNED FOR ARCHDIOCESAN FAITHFUL

On Saturday, April 29,

the African American,

African, and Caribbean

Apostolate hosted a

Day of Reflection in

preparation for The

National Black Catho-

lic Congress XII. This

highly spiritual day en-

abled all of the faithful

to prepare for Con-

gress XII. The event was held at Christ the King Church

in Jersey City with all of the faithful in attendance from

several parishes

throughout the Arch-

diocese.

Welcomed by Fr. Emeka

Okwuosa, SDV, the coordina-

tor of The African American,

African, and Caribbean Apos-

tolate, attendees joined in

opening prayers. Deacon Keith McKnight of Christ the King

Church followed with a brief de- scription of the Day of Reflec-

tion. Deacon McKnight reflected on his own experiences as a

past attendee at previous Con- gresses.

Fr. Gregory Chisholm, S.J., pastor of St. Charles Bor-

romeo Church and Resurrec-

tion, Chapel in Harlem, was

the keynote speaker at the

event. He addressed the ele-

ments of black catholicity

and its impact on the faithful.

Specifically, Fr. Gregory pre-

sented a timeline of The Na-

tional Black Catholics Con-

gress beginning with Daniel

Rudd, its founder.

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Fr. Chisholm

also spoke

about the im-

portant roles

that African

American

Bishops play

in addressing

issues that im-

pact black

Catholics in their dioceses. He discussed the im-

portance of not only the

black faithful, but the need

for all of the universal

Church, to pray for the

cause for canonization for five

African Americans who have

been

delared

Servants

of God or

Venerable.

The event also included other guest

speakers who addressed issues pertain-

ing to black Catholic his-

tory, marriage, social justice, pro-life and is-

sues

pertaining to youth.

The Day of Reflection concluded with a joyful

Mass celebrated by Fr. Emeka.

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BLACK YOUTH DAY: IN HIS IMAGE

On Saturday June 24, 2017 The African American, African

and Caribbean Apostolate held its first Spiritual Youth Re-

treat entitled “In His Image

“at the Archdiocesan Youth

Retreat Center in Kearny,

New Jersey. The purpose of

the youth retreat was to in-

troduce youth from Essex

and Hudson counties that,

they are Royalty and children

of dreams when you believe

and act as one made “In His Im- age”.

The keynote speakers were Howard Roberts, Program Coor-

dinator of Urban Youth Ministry Programming/Black Catholic

Ministries of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Keith Brown, a spoken word

artist founder, Director

Righteous Linguistic

Ministries, led the youth in

presentation with a highly spir-

itual testimonial message.

“Perfectly imperfect” mirrored the message that “you

are exactly as you are supposed to be, broken to be

blessed to be a blessing.”

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Maya Ciree Roberts, Digital Media

Specialist, from the University of

Baltimore led the youth into large and

small groups in the identity game incor-

porating movement with a power point

presentation.

The youth were instructed to create

a Blue Print using the theme “In His

Image”. This was a hands on activity

which involved a reproduction of technical drawing and documenting where do they see themselves in

the future. All of the youth were extremely excited and engaged constructing accurate and precise

knowledge of who they are and where they see themselves.

The youth participated in a highly

spiritual Mass which was cele-

brated by Most Reverend Hya-

cinth Egbebo, MSP: Bishop of

Bomadi Vicariate of Nigeria. Bish-

op Egbebo addressed the im-

portance of appreciating all of

God’s creation and to not take it

for granted. He stated that eve-

ryone was created “In His Image”.

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All of the youth were able to reflect on his homily as well

as participate in all of the activities which centered on the re-

treat theme “In His Image”.

Finally, we can believe and

rejoice for Almighty

God, pulled from every direc-

tion throughout the counties

from which over 130 were in

attendance and carried his

message that we are truly “In

His Image “ and of Royalty

and our children can dream

and make it His Reality. If we

continue to open our hearts

so that we may hear your love

to those we reach and those

who may come our way clear

our minds so that we may re-

member what was done for

us and what we as your cho-

sen people must do for oth-

ers. Let our prayers unite as

one, Lord God, and testify as true truth that, “we have a message from above: we are not things, we are

children of the dream, descendants of Kings and Queens. We are Royalty made in your image and I

Know you are Bigger than that.

“No good things does the Lord withhold from those

who walk uprightly

and happy is the one

that trusts in the

Lord.”(Psalm 84:11)

Article Compiled by

Jacqueline Monique

Anderson, MBA, MSA

Youth Coordinator at

St. Patrick & Assump-

tion All Saints, Jersey

City.

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IT WAS REALLY A DAY OF

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NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS XII

Fr. Emeka

Okwuosa, SDV,

Coordinator of

the African Ameri-

can, African, and

Caribbean Apos-

tolate led a con-

tingency from the

Apostolate to the

National Black

Catholic Con-

gress XII which

was held at The

Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida on July 6-

9, 2017. A total of 30 representatives and three youth attended the Congress which is held every five

years.

The theme for Congress XII was “The spirit of The Lord is upon me, Act

Justly, Love Goodness, and Walk Humbly with your God”. Speakers

included

His Emi-

nence, Pe-

ter Kodwo

Cardinal

Turkson,

who

opened the

General

Session

with a key-

note ad-

dress enti-

tled, “The

Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me: Act Justly, Love

Goodness, and walk Humbly with Your God”.

Other Keynote speakers included Fr. Maurice

Emelu, who presented “ Gifted to Lead” as well as Bryan

Stevenson, Esq., who presented, “Love Mercy and Do Jus-

tice: Confronting Mass Incarceration, Racial Bias, and

Poverty”. The special event highlighted was “The Racial

Divide in America and In the Catholic Church” by Most

Reverend Edward Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D. In addition to

keynote presentations, there were over 20 workshops

presented for attendees to participate in. Workshops in-

cluded topics which focused on social justice, racism,

mental health, mass incarceration, project Rachel Minis-

try, theology of the body, the economy of exclusion in The

U.S., and other faith related topics. The highlight event

was a Mass at Basilica of Mary, Queen of the Universe

with His Eminence, Peter Kodwo Cardinal Turkson, as the celebrant.

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Throughout the Congress, youth workshops included a presen-

tation by Damon Owens entitled,“ Love on the Brain: Finding

Your Heart Without Losing Your Mind.” Other youth workshops

also addressed Bible Study, Sacrament of marriage in the Afri-

can American community, and pro-life presentations. In addi-

tion, a special youth track presentation of the Tolton Drama

which highlighted the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, one of five

African Americans

whose cause for

canonization is

before The Vati-

can. The many

youth and young

adults present at National Congress XII also participated in a

Black Catholic history scavenger hunt as they discovered

new and interesting facts about Black Catholics.

The focal point of the Congress XII gathering area was a mu-

ral

locat-

ed in

the

Regency Ballroom. As in the photo “We Are All

Called To Be Saints” all persons represented are

“as the depicted saints who come from diverse

states of life, many are canonized, some are

blessed, and some are neither – underscoring the

univer-

sal call

to holi-

ness

which

the

Church has communicated to her children since her founding,

and reiterated emphatically by the Second Vatican Council.”

Congress XII was eventful and fruitful for all in attendance. An

urgen-

cy for

the

prayers

for the

cause

for can-

onization for five African American was thematic

throughout the Congress. Prayer cards for Vener-

able Henriette Delille, Venerable Pierre Toussaint,

Servant of God Mother Mary Lange, Servant of God

Fr. Augustus Tolton, and Julia Greeley were dis-

tributed for the faithful to pray for their interces-

sion.

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At the conclusion of the Congress, a special Mass was offered

with Bishop Cheri of New Orleans, delivering a musical version

of his homily entitled “My Thank You List” reminding all of the

faithful that we must

offer daily thanks to

The Lord and place

Him on our Thank You

list! The Congress XII

closed with the follow-

ing preliminary recom-

mendations for a Pasto-

ral Plan tobe executed

and reviewed yearly:

• Re-committing ourselves to live our Baptism as

“authentically Black and truly

Catholic as we seek leadership in

our Church at all levels.

• Committing ourselves to promote

the causes

for can- onization

for the five holy

women and men

being consid-

ered for saint-

hood.

•

We commit ourselves to act justly by living in proximity to those

who are suffering and specifically to promote the dignity of life from the un-

born to natural death.

• We commit

ourselves to love

goodness by shar-

ing our Faith with

others using crea-

tive ways such as

social media.

• We commit

ourselves to walk

humbly with our

God and affirm the

universal call to ho-

liness as it is lived

out in all forms of

vocations in our

Church – marriage,

single life, consecrated women and men, and clergy.

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• We commit ourselves to listen and respond

to the needs of the youth and young adults in our

community as we pass on the legacy of our Faith.

•

We com-

mit to align

these priorities

with the out-

comes of the

Convocation of

Catholic Lead-

ers as “missionary disciples” called

to spread the Joy of the Gospel.

• Finally, we commit ourselves

to apply these priorities, on the local

diocesan, regional, and national lev-

el and review them on a yearly basis.

Given at Congress XII, July 9, 2017

Finally, African American, African,

and Caribbean Apostolate and Fr.

Emeka are grateful to the Archdio-

cese of Newark and the Black and

Indian Mission for sponsorship to National

Black Catholic Congress XII. All of the

Apostolate members who participated at

Congress XII attested that “The Spirit of The

Lord was upon them and

will continue so that they

can act justly, love good-

ness, and walk humbly with

God.”

IT’S GREAT TO BE BLACK

AND CATHOLIC !!!

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HISTORICAL GLANCE: SAINT PETER CLAVER CHURCH, Montclair

Perched on a small hill in the predominately African American section of Montclair and known to

many as the “South End” is a rich history which embodies the Black Catholic experience. Since 1931,

the Black Catholic community can rightly be acknowledged for the “Gifts” that they shared inside and

outside of Saint Peter Claver Church.

Located on a street which abuts three predominately African American churches for the faithful,

namely Trinity Presbyterian Church, St. Paul’s Baptist Church and St. Mark’s Methodist Church, all

have served as the spiritual meeting places for African American faithful in and around Montclair for

many years.

On October 1, 1931, its doors officially opened as a mission with the assistance of Fr. Cornelius

Ahern, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church (Newark) for the African American faithful. St.

Peter Claver Mission was a haven for Black Catholics in Montclair who were not well received else-

where with open hearts, but now a place was found where they could truly call “HOME”.

Longtime parishioner, Mrs. Margaret McCray, provided a partial oral history of St. Peter Claver remi-

niscing about the realities of many Black Catholics and the racism which was experienced during the

early sixties. One question frequently asked by many Black Catholics during that time was “Why

weren’t Black Catholics welcomed in other churches in Montclair?” Much of the oral history of St. Pe-

ter Claver Church is a sole recollection of a Mass that was held in the basement of a local church for

Black Catholics while they listened to a sound system where mainstream Catholics were attending

Mass upstairs. When the news about a mission established for Black Catholics spread, Black families

fled to the St. Peter Claver Mission located at 51 Elmwood Avenue.

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As the mission grew and ministries were developed, so was the need for a larger gathering place. As

a result, St. Peter Claver Church was erected and later dedicated in November of 1939. In the sixties,

under the leadership of Fr. Charles Brady, several youth and adult ministries were formed. Under the

leadership of Fr. Charles McTague, in the early seventies, St. Peter Claver was officially designated a

parish with Fr. McTague serving as its first Administrator. Soon after, a community of Korean faithful

was welcomed as the African American faithful shared the many gifts of the Church. Korean faithful

gathered from approximately 20 communities to attend Mass, socialize, and grew into a large spiritual

community which later resulted in the formation of a Korean parish in Orange.

Following this period of time, a large Haitian community then followed which was the beginning of the

first Mass in French/Creole at St. Peter Claver Church. It was this small church, erected plain in its

architecture, which aided several Haitians in developing friendships and assisting some in their initial

cultural displacement. Their well-known ministry of serving Haitian young adults began with “Let the

Children Come to Me”

Ministry which provided

Haitian youth the oppor-

tunity to grow in their

Christian Faith through

service to their parish

and their community.

Years later, the Haitians

began their charismatic

prayer group along with

other ministries. Dea-

con Wilfred Leconte has

proudly served St. Pe-

ter Claver for many

years. This year, 2017,

marked the 46th anni-

versary of the Haitian

community worshiping

at St. Peter Claver

Church.

On September 10, 1978,

Fr. John Holian was in-

stalled as the first pas-

tor by the first and only

African American Bish-

op in the northeast,

Bishop Joseph A. Fran-

cis whose Anniversary

Mass will be celebrated

by His Eminence, Cardinal Joseph Tobin at Sacred Heart Basilica this September.

In 2002, under the spiritual leadership of Fr. John Nickas, a Spanish Mass and the beginnings of a

small prayer group evolved. The tenure of spiritual leadership soon followed under the guidance of

Fr. Jose Gamba and Fr. Richard Carlson, respectively. Years later, the Latino faithful began to grow at

St. Peter Claver with the formation of other Latino ministries under the leadership of Fr. Zephyrin

Katompa, who currently serves as the church’s pastor since November 2015. This year, 2017,

marked the 15th anniversary of the Latino community worshiping at St. Peter Claver Church.

Many other priests have served St. Peter Claver in so many ways which include Fathers John Stanley,

George O’Gorman, David Price, Joseph Lenihan, Thomas Brennan, Paul Hayes, James Heavy, Albert

Drew, Francis Hurts, John Sullivan, Frederick Eid, George Donovan, James Carroll, Paul Bootkoski,

George Lutz, Joseph Kyug Dong, James Thiry, Beaubrun Ardouin and Anselm Nwaorgu.

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As noted in a recent survey, African American churches are one of the most welcoming of catholic communities compared to their catholic counterparts. This ability to welcome and open their hearts to others has been well documented in the history of St. Peter Claver Church. In addition, Black Catholics at St. Peter Claver continue to possess a strong sense of community which is evident in the presence of their parish’s Black Catholic Concerns Ministry which was formed in 1980. The Black Catholic Concerns Ministry’s three fold mission continues to ensure that all worshipers,

particularly African Americans, find acceptance and warmth in the Roman Catholic Church; to share

our rich spiritual and cultural heritage with the entire faith community and; to be a positive contribu-

tor to programs that promote the advancement of African Americans, both within the Archdiocese

and the community at large. Also noted in the aforementioned survey, “A greater sense of communi-

ty that comes from worshiping with others who share cultural heritage also heightens religious en-

gagement.” Contemporary worshipers of African American descent continue to attend Mass at St.

Peter Claver while others in attendance are part of its rich legacy. Over the years, Black Catholics of

St. Peter

Claver

Church par-

ticipate in

Montclair’s

African

American

Heritage Day

Parade,

Black Histo-

ry Month,

and Dr. Mar-

tin Luther

King Day.

Every year,

all of the

faithful gath-

er to honor

their patron

saint, St. Pe-

ter Claver,

with a Mass

and celebra-

tion. This

year, 2017,

marked the

86th Anniversary of existence for the African American community worshiping at St. Peter Claver.

Challenges have existed for black Catholics over the years within the Universal Church. However,

the importance of recognizing that Black Catholics are Gifts to be shared and cherished should be

acknowledged. As parishes continue to grow multi-culturally, spiritual leaders must be sensitive to

the cultural mores of Black Catholics and how they worship through song, praise, and their active

engagement in the church. For African Americans at St. Peter Claver, they have witnessed the many

changes that have occurred in their parish. The history of St. Peter Claver and its Black Catholic fol-

lowers have displayed goodness through their strong faith while at the same time adopting ways to

maintain a delicate balance between tradition and change. Several generations of African Ameri-

cans, along with other ethnic populations, actively worship at the church today holding on to a won-

derful legacy while the parish continues to evolve multi-culturally making available to all parishioners

the opportunity to pray at Mass in their respective languages: English, Spanish, and French/Creole.

Overall, it is the uniqueness of Saint Peter Claver Church’s history, both as a mission and parish that

is a true reflection of the welcoming hand which is boldly affixed above its bronze green doors that

serves as a welcoming call for all who are in search of a place to worship. This welcoming hand rep-

resents the invitation that has attracted so many other faithful to this small church of great stature.

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Sulpician, Fr. Anthony Pogorelc states, “It is easy

to deal with people who are like you rather than to

have to stretch and deal with someone who is dif-

ferent than you, but if we are truly Catholic, that’s

what we do.” 1 For the African American Catholics

at St. Peter Claver Church, that is what they have

always done. What has resulted is a unique gift, a

shared gift, a blend of diverse catholic cultures –

African American, Caucasian, Haitian, and Latino –

all of whom are truly living in the image of Our Lord

Jesus

Christ.

SOURCES:

“Negro Chapel Dedicated Despite Rain” The Montclair

Times, November 7, 1939

“A Dying Parish Comes to Life” Lani Luciano; Montclair Li-

brary December 1976

Our Souls Look back in wonder….A

partial history of St. Peter Claver Parish

(Compilation of various sources 2013)

Partial Oral History provided by Marga-

ret McCray (SPC Parishioner)

Notre dame Survey of African Ameri-

can Catholics Offers Important In-

sights. (National Black Catholic Con-

gress & Notre Dame’s Institute for

Church Life and Office of the President)

By Wiliam G. Gilroy November 17,

2011

1 Study: Catholic Parishes are Increas-

ingly Multicultural by Katerine Burgerr,

NCR, Nov. 18, 2013

Article compiled by Susan Rich, Ed.D

African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the African American, African, & Caribbean Apostolate is

to:

DISCOVER and PROMOTE leadership among Roman Catholics of African

descent in the Archdiocese of Newark.

ENCOURAGE Fiscal responsibility and self reliance.

EMPOWER young adults to embrace their cultural identity and to refuse

to live their lives apart from their Savior Jesus the Christ.

LOVE who we are and to Whom we belong thus striving to eradicate all

form of racism and oppression.

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Bishop Francis Annual Scholarship Dinner

Friday, November 10, 2017,

Newark Waterfront Center

1100 McCarter Highway, Newark, NJ 07102

More information will follow closer to date.

Save The Date

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April 29, 2017 Archdiocese of Newark Day of Reflection, Christ the King Church, Jersey City

June 24, 2017 Archdiocese of Newark “In His Image” Youth Retreat, Kearney

July 6—9,2017 National Black Catholic Congress XII Orlando, Florida

September 30, 2017 Anniversary Mass for Bishop Joseph Francis, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, New-

ark

November 10, 2017 Bishop Joseph Francis Annual Scholarship Dinner, The Waterfront Center, Newark

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Important 2017 Dates and Events:

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Black Parishes in the Archdiocese AFRICAN-AMERICAN (38 parishes)

(Founded as African-American Parishes.)

(E) Newark, Queen of Angels

(E) Montclair, St. Peter Claver

(H) Jersey City, Christ the King

(Parishes with African-American Catholic families.)

(B) Bergenfield, St. John the Evangelist

(B) Englewood, St. Cecilia

(B) Hackensack, Holy Trinity

(B) Leonia, St. John the Evangelist

(B) Teaneck, St. Anastasia

(B) Tenafly, O.L. of Mount Carmel

(E) East Orange, Holy Name of Jesus

(E) East Orange, Holy Spirit/ O.L. Help of Christians

(E) East Orange, St. Joseph

(E) Irvington, St. Leo

(E) Maplewood, St. Joseph

(E) Montclair, St. Peter Claver

(H) Jersey City, Christ the King

(E) Montclair, Immaculate Conception

(E) Newark, Blessed Sacrament/St. Charles

(E) Newark, Sacred Heart (Vailsburg)

(E) Newark, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

(E) Newark, St. Mary (Abbey)

(E) Newark, St. Patrick Pro-Cathedral

(E) Newark, Parish of the Transfiguration

(E) Newark, St. Rose of Lima

(E) Orange, O.L. of the Valley

(E) Upper Montclair, St. Cassian

Counties:

B = Bergen

E = Essex

H = Hudson

U = Union

AFRICAN-AMERICAN

(H) Jersey City, Resurrection

(H) Jersey City, O.L. of Sorrows

(H) Jersey City, O.L. of Victories

(H) Jersey City, St. Aloysius

(H) Jersey City, St. Anne

(H) Jersey City, St. John the Baptist

(H) Jersey City, St. Patrick/Assumption-All Saints

(H) Jersey City, St. Paul the Apostle

(U) Elizabeth, Holy Rosary/St. Michael

(U) Hillside, Christ the King

(U) Plainfield, St. Bernard and St. Stanialaus

(U) Plainfield, St. Mary

(U) Rahway, St. Mary

HAITIAN (6 parishes)

(E) East Orange, Holy Spirit/Our Lady Help of

Christians

(E) East Orange, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

(E) Irvington, St. Leo

(E) Montclair, St. Peter Claver

(H) Jersey City, St. Patrick

(U) Elizabeth, Holy Rosary/St. Michael

(U) Roselle, St. Joseph the Carpenter

IGBO (1 parish)

(E) Newark, Blessed Sacrament/ St. Charles Borromeo

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Archdiocese of Newark

Office for African American, African &

Caribbean Apostolate

Fr. Emeka Okwuosa,SDV

171 Clifton Avenue

Newark, New Jersey 07104

Phone: 973-497-4304 Fax: 973-497-4317

Email: okwuosem@rcan.org

www.rcan.org

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