The Association OMRI of New Jersey organized a dinner, directed by Giulio Picolli, at the Capriccio Restaurant, Whippany, in honor of Mons. Hillary Franco, former Diplomat and UN Adviser at the Permanent Mission of the Holy See, to celebrate his retirement after many years of dedicated ministry.
During the event Mons. Franco was presented with the OMRI Lifetime Achievement Award. Among the many distinguished guests in attendance was the Deputy Consul General of Italy Alessandra Oliva and Senator Francesca La Marca, who took the opportunity to thank Mons. Franco for his years of devoted service to the church and the community.