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As you read this annual Back-to-School issue of The Beacon, teachers are preparing to welcome students back to class at Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Paterson. That makes it the perfect time to reflect on the dedication of all our Catholic educators.

For well over a century, the Catholic Church in New Jersey has provided adoption services. Throughout all those years, the Church promised to honor the privacy of birth parents and adoptees. That promise of privacy also was assured by law and affirmed by the State Superior Court. Those promises can no longer be kept.

Some of the teenagers of St. Therese Parish here decided to spend a recent night outdoors, bringing only the “necessities,” such as a pillow, sleeping bag or blanket and a change of clothing. Others managed to pack a few “luxuries,” like a simple game, stuffed animal or comfy pajamas. Still, an even smaller “hard-core” group of these young people chose to “rough it,” sleeping in only the clothes on their backs.

Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit to St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Oak Ridge Aug. 1. During his visit, the Bishop celebrated the Vigil Mass for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.