NEW JERSEY
The Record
BY MONSY ALVARADO AND MARY JO LAYTON
STAFF WRITERS | THE RECORD
NEWARK — The newly appointed spiritual leader of The Archdiocese of Newark said Monday he will promote joy, transparency and freedom.
“I intend to be in regular and effective communication with people of this Archdiocese, city and state,” said Cardinal-elect Joseph W. Tobin, during a press conference before a throng of reporters, priests and nuns at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. “I will promote policies that recognize that we preach the Gospel not only with words but with actions.”
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Tobin to succeed retiring Archbishop John J. Myers.
Tobin said he grew up in a multicultural neighborhood of southwest Detroit and was little jealous of classmates who spoke different languages at home.
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