On May 16, St. Mary’s Church in Passaic resounded with the joyful voices of more than 175 Jubilarians and guests who attended the Diocesan Jubilee Mass for Religious. They were singing the hymn commissioned for this Year of Consecrated Life, “Wake the World!”

Bishop Serratelli, who was the principal Celebrant and homilist at Mass, greeted each Jubilarian personally, presenting her with a gift and Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Diocese. In his homily, Bishop also applauded the prophetic witness of the vowed life in our world today. It is not just what Religious DO, he emphasized, but who they ARE.

Celebrating from 80 to 25 years in consecrated life, the Sisters, in addition to participating in Holy Mass, enjoyed the catered luncheon which followed.