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Bishop » Ordination and Installation » Press Kit
The diocesan Office of Communications released the following materials to the media on Tuesday, May 3. These materials will remain digitally available on this page for media use.
All media inquiries and questions should be directed to Erin Friedlander, Director of the Office of Communications, at efriedlander@diometuchen.org or (732) 562-2463.
TITLE | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION |
Biography | View/Download | The biography of Bishop James F. Checchio |
Curriculum Vitae | View/Download | The Curriculum Vitae of Bishop James F. Checchio |
Press Release | View/Download | Bishop James F. Checchio, priest of the Diocese of Camden and former rector of Pontifical North American College in Rome, ordained and installed as fifth Bishop of Metuchen May 3 |
Official Formal Portrait | View/Download | The official formal portrait of Bishop James F. Checchio (Photo credit: Gary Gellman/Gellman Images) |
Photo of Pope Francis and Bishop James F. Checchio | View/Download | A photo of Bishop James F. Checchio greeting Pope Francis, during his March 2016 visit to Rome (Photo credit: L’Osservatore Romano) |
Photo of Bishop James F. Checchio from Ordination | View/Download | A candid photo of Bishop James F. Checchio after being installed and ordained as fifth bishop of Metuchen, May 3 (Photo credit: Mike Ehrmann) |
Prayer Card | View/Download | The official prayer card from the May 3 Ordination and Installation of Bishop James F. Checchio |
Worship Booklet | View/Download | The booklet distributed to worshipers at the May 3 Ordination and Installation of Bishop James F. Checchio |
Coat of Arms | View/Download | Bishop James F. Checchio's Coat of Arms |
Symbols of the Bishop | View/Download | A description of pontifical insignia – the symbols of the office of bishop – including an episcopal ring, miter (bishop’s hat) and crosier (bishop’s staff), the items formally presented to a bishop during the Rites of Ordination at Mass. |
Evening Prayer Homily | View/Download | Homily for Evening Prayer and Blessing of Pontifical Insignia prepared by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn |
Evening Prayer Remarks by Bishop James F. Checchio | View/Download | Remarks for Evening Prayer prepared by Bishop James F. Checchio |
Ordination Remarks by Bishop James F. Checchio | View/Download | Ordination remarks prepared by Bishop James F. Checchio |
Past Bishops of Metuchen | View/Download | Information about the past Bishops of Metuchen |
Diocesan Statistical Overview | View/Download | Historical facts about the Diocese of Metuchen |
General FAQs about Ordination (USCCB) | View/Download | Frequently Asked Questions about ordinations |
How to Cover the Mass (USCCB) | View/Download | How to Cover the Mass describes the various parts of the liturgy, explains ceremonies therein, and defines liturgical terms so that media can accurately describe events for those who follow their coverage. This resource was prepared by the Office of Media Relations of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) |
Holy Orders: Bishop, Priests, Deacon (USCCB) | View/Download | An explanation of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and the three degrees or "orders," including bishop, priest and deacon |