NEW JERSEY
WABC
[with video]
Carolina Leid
Eyewitness News
ELIZABETH (WABC) — Parishioners from a New Jersey church staged a vocal demonstration on Sunday to say they are being left out in the cold after a popular decision by the Archdiocese of Newark to remove their parish priests.
Many people say they are upset by the lack of communication.
“We want the bishops to hear the voice of the faithful,” said parishioner Theresa.
About 100 people marched in Newark hoping that the turnout spoke volumes to the Archdiocese about their love for Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church. Just two days before Christmas, parishioners found out four priests including the monsignor were being forced out by Newark’s Archbishop.
“We find that the way they decided to remove our priest was a lack of respect for them, and a lack of respect for our parish,” said Alejandra Aramejo.
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