Tom Kleissler was appointed coordinator of the process. From 1978 to 1980, the people of the Archdiocese of Newark enjoyed the spiritual growth and unity that this process engendered. Over forty thousand people in Newark, including those of 28 different languages and cultures, were involved in small groups during those three years. These include Mexico, Canada, Scotland, England, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Lithuania, Cameroon, South Africa, American Samoa, Guam, New Zealand, Australia, Belize, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana, India, the Philippines, El Salvador and Honduras. The report, prepared by Professor William V. D'Antonio of the Catholic University of America, was issued by Loyola University Institute for Ministry in New Orleans.
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