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Keynote
Jennifer A. Ruggiero
has served as the Director of the Office of Human Life and Dignity for the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ since 1997. She also serves as the Secretary for the diocesan Secretariat for Family and Pastoral Life, which, in addition to her office, includes the offices of Hispanic Ministry, Catholic Rural Ministry, Discipleship Formation for Children, Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs, Family Life, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Multicultural Ministries.
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology before she began her long and notable career in ministry and service to the Church. She holds a master’s degree in Moral Theology with a Concentration in Bioethics from Holy Apostles’ College and Seminary.
Jennifer has received the Faithful Servant Award from the Life Choices Resource Center in Metuchen for her ongoing commitment to upholding the sanctity of human life, the Pro-Vita Award from the Diocese of Metuchen, and the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis for her outstanding service to the Catholic Church.
Jennifer and her husband Frank live in Iselin and have 4 adult children and 5 grandchildren.
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Cultivating the Culture of Life
"You will show us the path of life."
Psalm 16Saturday, October 29, 2022
All the faithful from the Diocese of Paterson and beyond are invited to join Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, D.D., for this Respect Life Convocation. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision that affords renewed protection for life in the womb, this event will highlight and promote the Church’s advocacy for life and for women in need, and practically equip lay people to contribute to the culture of life.
from 9am to 1pm
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Schedule
9:00 AM Registration/Coffee and light refreshments
9:30 Opening Prayer and Introductions
Keynote Address by Jennifer Ruggiero
10:30 Workshop 1
11:30 Workshop 2
12:30 PM Mass with Bishop Sweeney, presiding -
Scroll down to register. Each registrant should choose two of these five workshops. Click here to see the workshop descriptions and bios on each presenter or download the document below.
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Workshops
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Download the Flyer Here
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