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GTS Alumni Grow Hispanic Ministry at the Diocese of Newark

By: 
Jonathan Silver / GTS News

[GTS News] Nearly ten years ago, efforts began in the Diocese of Newark to establish a task force recognizing the importance of outreach to the growing Hispanic population throughout communities in New Jersey. The Rev. John C. Habecker (Class of 1978) while serving as rector of St. John’s, Dover before retirement, supported the committee with valuable counsel from 2008 to 2013.

With the support of Bishop Mark Beckwith, the Latino/Hispanic Commission on Ministry has developed local leadership with the mission of attracting Latinos and Hispanics to the Church. The chairperson currently leading the effort is the Rev. Rosa Brown (Class of 1994) Associate Priest at St. Paul’s, Paterson, and members of the commission include the Rev. Miguel A. Hernandez (Class of 2013 and current STM candidate), Deacon at St. Paul’s, Paterson.