• Catholic High School Graduates in the Diocese of Metuchen Exemplify Faith and Service
    Catholic High School Graduates in the Diocese of Metuchen Exemplify Faith and Service
    June 7, 2024
    CENTRAL NEW JERSEY— Rising from a global pandemic, the Class of 2024 from the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Metuchen has emerged with profound academic distinction and a legacy of community dedication. This group of 458 graduates navigated unprecedented challenges with remarkable resilience, securing over $113,000,000 in scholarships and contributing over 45,000 hours of committed service.
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  • U.S. Bishops Release National Synthesis for the Interim Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod
    U.S. Bishops Release National Synthesis for the Interim Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod
    May 28, 2024
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America for the Interim Stage. The synthesis marks the completion of the Interim Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.  
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  • Diocese of Metuchen Welcomes Historic Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Central New Jersey
    Diocese of Metuchen Welcomes Historic Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Central New Jersey
    May 28, 2024
    METUCHEN—Gathered before the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, the Diocese of Metuchen officially welcomed the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (NEP) to Central New Jersey on May 27th and 28th. This pilgrimage, a crucial element of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival, is designed to rekindle devotion and faith in the Eucharist across the United States.
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  • Statement of Bishop Checchio on Most Rev. Joseph Williams appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Camden
    Statement of Bishop Checchio on Most Rev. Joseph Williams appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Camden
    May 21, 2024
    The Diocese of Metuchen welcomes this morning's news from our Holy Father, Pope Francis, of the appointment of the Most Reverend Joseph Williams as the Coadjutor Bishop of Camden.
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  • Mr. Kevin Sacco Appointed Next President of St. Thomas Aquinas High School
    Mr. Kevin Sacco Appointed Next President of St. Thomas Aquinas High School
    May 14, 2024
    EDISON – Following a rigorous selection process led by the Board of Limited Jurisdiction of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, the Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, Bishop of Metuchen, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Sacco as the next President of the coeducational Catholic high school, effective July 2024. This decision comes after careful consideration and review under the guidance of Board President, Very Reverend Timothy Christy, and the Board of Limited Jurisdiction.
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  • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen launches Mental Health Navigator
    Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen launches Mental Health Navigator
    April 29, 2024
    PERTH AMBOY – The current mental health crisis affecting many people in our country has led Bishop Checchio of the Metuchen Diocese to request Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM) to address this significant need. As a leading social service provider in central and western New Jersey, CCDOM did just that and has launched a transformative initiative to address the pressing mental health crisis. Announced in February 2024, the innovative Mental Health Navigator program, rooted in the principles of Catholic social teaching, marks a significant step towards providing essential mental health support and resources to those in need.
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  • A Letter from Bishop Checchio on the launch of CCDOM Mental Health Navigator
    A Letter from Bishop Checchio on the launch of CCDOM Mental Health Navigator
    April 29, 2024
    Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I trust this letter finds you well and uplifted as we continue to embrace the Easter season's blessings. I am grateful to be able to share the news of a vital initiative being launched by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, to extend mental health services to those in our community who are in need.
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  • Statement of the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, for Passover 2024
    Statement of the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, for Passover 2024
    April 22, 2024
    In the spirit of this sacred time, as our Jewish brothers and sisters enter into the celebration of Passover, may we all reflect on the profound significance of G_d working in our midst. Commemorating our shared history and journey from bondage to freedom, we are united this day in remembering those among us who may feel oppressed, burdened, or marginalized. Especially at this moment, marked by uncertainty and difficulty, let us unite in prayer, seeking the guidance and strength of the Almighty.
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  • Catholics Participating in Eucharistic Congress Have Opportunities to Receive Plenary Indulgences
    Catholics Participating in Eucharistic Congress Have Opportunities to Receive Plenary Indulgences
    April 11, 2024
    by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    WASHINGTON – “It is with gratitude to the Holy Father that we receive his Apostolic Blessing upon the participants in the National Eucharistic Congress, and for the opportunity for Catholics in our country to obtain a plenary indulgence by participating in the events of the Eucharistic Revival,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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  • Bishop Checchio to preside at 2024 Holy Week and Easter Services throughout the Diocese of Metuchen
    Bishop Checchio to preside at 2024 Holy Week and Easter Services throughout the Diocese of Metuchen
    March 22, 2024
    METUCHEN - The Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, Bishop of Metuchen, will preside at Holy Week and Easter liturgies and services at the following locations. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
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  • Diocese of Metuchen issues 2024 Lenten Obligations
    Diocese of Metuchen issues 2024 Lenten Obligations
    February 8, 2024
    So that the Church of Metuchen may be spiritually one in a common observance of Lent, the following obligations are to be observed by all Catholics of the Diocese who enjoy the blessings of good health. Bishop Checchio has approved this year’s Lenten Regulations.
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  • A Letter from Bishop Checchio to the Religious for the 28th World Day of Consecrated Life
    A Letter from Bishop Checchio to the Religious for the 28th World Day of Consecrated Life
    February 4, 2024
    My dear Sisters and Brothers in Consecrated Life,  Today is a day set aside to thank you, and God, for the wonderful men and women in consecrated life in our beautiful Diocese. The Diocese of Metuchen has benefitted richly from your witness and your ministries. 
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  • A Letter from Bishop Checchio regarding Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick
    A Letter from Bishop Checchio regarding Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick
    January 31, 2024
    My dear brothers and sisters, As you know, our local Church has been blessed with the ability to walk closely with those who are sick and dying, offering healing and peace through Jesus Christ thanks to the good work of Saint Peter’s University Hospital (Saint Peter’s) in New Brunswick. For over 116 years, as an independent Catholic institution, Saint Peter’s has been a beacon of healing hope offering medical care and great love for each individual from conception to natural death.
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  • Governor Phil Murphy proclaims Catholic Schools Week
    Governor Phil Murphy proclaims Catholic Schools Week
    January 30, 2024
    by New Jersey Catholic Conference
    Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a proclamation designating the week of January 28 – February 3, 2024, as Catholic Schools' Week in New Jersey and acknowledging the contributions of Catholic schools to the public welfare of all New Jerseyans.  The theme for this year’s Catholic Schools’ Week is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.”
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  • A Letter from Bishop Checchio for Catholic Schools Week 2024
    A Letter from Bishop Checchio for Catholic Schools Week 2024
    January 28, 2024
    Dear Parents and Guardians,  I hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits. As we approach the joyous occasion of Catholic Schools Week, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible community that makes up our Catholic schools. lt is a time for us to come together, reflect on our shared values, and celebrate the unique gifts that Catholic education offers to our students. 
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  • USCCB President’s Statement in Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024
    USCCB President’s Statement in Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024
    January 15, 2024
    WASHINGTON - In observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement:
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  • Bishop of Metuchen Joins Papal Foundation Board, Commends Foundations Global Impact
    Bishop of Metuchen Joins Papal Foundation Board, Commends Foundations Global Impact
    December 12, 2023
    Washington D.C. – In a unanimous vote during a meeting held in Washington D.C., on December 5, 2023, The Most Rev. James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Papal Foundation, aligning with the Foundation's ongoing commitment to support charitable initiatives championed by Pope Francis and the Holy See on a global scale.
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  • Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week
    Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week
    November 10, 2023
    WASHINGTON - Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. Some of these centers have been the targets of violence, vandalism, and an orchestrated campaign to malign their good names. In recognition of their contribution to the common good, and in observance of Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week (November 6-10), Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following statement: 
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  • A Letter from Bishop Checchio for All Souls Day 2023
    A Letter from Bishop Checchio for All Souls Day 2023
    November 2, 2023
    On this solemn feast of All Souls Day, we as a Church come together to pray and remember our departed loved ones who have gone before us. Indeed, it is a day when we unite in prayer, interceding that all the deceased and our loved ones may now enjoy eternal peace with our Heavenly Father.
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  • Statement of Bishop Checchio on the recent attacks in the Holy Land and Israel
    Statement of Bishop Checchio on the recent attacks in the Holy Land and Israel
    October 10, 2023
    Our hearts are heavy with profound concern and sorrow. Our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land and throughout Israel now endure unimaginable suffering in the aftermath of recent attacks. As our hearts move to respond, we join in a response of prayer, asking our Almighty Father for the safety and restoration of peace in this sacred land
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