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Vocationist Community -Palisades Park
In July 1983, the Vocationist Fathers were assigned by the Archbishop of Newark to shepherd St. Nicholas Parish. Fr. Ernest De Polvere, S.D.V., Pastor, assisted by Fr. Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V., and Fr. Antonio L. da Silva, S.D.V., continued working vigorously and untiringly on all church projects and fund raisers. On July 20, 1986, Fr. Ernest succumbed at the age of 51, while visiting his family in Italy. A dedicated, devoted, energetic, and generous priest was taken from us. The future and plans were stilled in one instant. Six months later on February 1, 1987, Fr. Edgar da Cunha, S.D.V. was appointed Pastor of St. Nicholas Church. It was certainly a challenge at the age of 33. The parishioners had confidence, faith, and trust that Fr. Edgar had the qualities of an administrator and spiritual leader. On September 3, 2003 Fr. Edgar has been consecrated bishop and now served the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ as auxiliary bishop for Essex county.
On October 15, 2003 Fr. Armando Palmieri, S.D.V., had been appointed Parish Administrator at the age of 30. His main vision for the growth of our community of faith is to meet the different needs of the three language communities and developing a pastoral plan that will help them to feel a better sense of belonging to our Church and to be empowered to grow strong in their faith. The following Vocationists have also being contributing to the growth of St.Nicholas Church: Fr. René Lima, Fr. Anthony Ferreira, Br. Harold Hernandez, Fr. Severino Martini, Fr. Robert Vass, Fr. Anthony Basso, Fr. Vernon Kohlmann, Fr. Castrese Muoio, Fr. Ezio Antunes. |
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