My 17-year experience of ministering in Hoboken, where half the population is between the ages of 21 and 34, is that young people crave faith that is infused with works of charity and doing justice.
“Young people have a unique zeal for justice, faith and the love of the Gospel, longing for truth and purpose, challenging convention and the status quo, and inspiring innovation and action,” is part of Pope Francis’ 2019 “Christus Vivit: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation.”
Christopher Haliskoe, 34, a Fairfield University grad originally from Franklin Lakes, worships at St. Ann’s Church and became the first young adult to organize their young adults.Now, he said, about 70 participate in regular activities like “Catholic Trivia,” which Haliskoe started. It’s been at Shepherd and Knucklehead Pub for the last two years, and young adults from OLG and St. Ann’s compete on church teams answering questions.
Georgetown grad Courtney Smith is very outgoing and personable but can be serious when she zeroes in on what is needed to help migrants achieve asylum and entrance into the U.S. Connor Crinion, who grew up in San Jose and became a Jesuit Volunteer in New Orleans in 2019, is interested in a career in immigration law.I spoke with Nicole Bratsch, 23, when she was cleaning the huge pots in the kitchen. She’s from Pinetop, Arizona, and graduated from Northern Arizona University. She’s volunteering for six months “to do something purposeful.
The Rev. Alexander Santora is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph, 400 Willow Ave., Hoboken, NJ 07030. Email:Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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