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MONROE TOWNSHIP – Bishop James F. Checchio presided at a Mass in which three elements integral to Catholics’ faith were blessed and dedicated in the newly-renovated Our Lady of the Nativity Church Feb. 9.

CENTRAL JERSEY – Religious Teacher Filippini Sister Mary Louise Shulas, principal of St. Augustine of Canterbury School in Kendall Park, beamed with pride as four of her students presented their recycled hydroponic system to a standing-room only crowd at the State House in Trenton on Jan. 27, the second day of nationally-recognized Catholic Schools Week.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Diocese of Metuchen is among the five Roman Catholic dioceses in New Jersey to announce a six-week extension for survivors of clergy sexual abuse who may still want to file a claim through the Independent Victims Compensation Program (IVCP).

METUCHEN, N.J. — Standing before a banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe bedecked with fragrant roses, Bishop James F. Checchio issued a challenge to the faithful seated within the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Dec. 12: their work had only just begun.

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – Edward Sita’s wife, Geneva, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. “We found it almost impossible to take care of Geneva,” Sita said of his wife, the mother of his three sons.

METUCHEN, N.J. – Following a yearlong period of spiritual awakening, the Diocese of Metuchen will be consecrated to Jesus through Mary, under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on her feast day.

PISCATAWAY – The former pastor of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Parish in Middlesex, Fr. Patrick J. Kuffner, identified on the list of names of clergy currently under investigation by civil authorities as released by the Diocese of Metuchen in Feb. of this year, was arrested Nov. 20

SOMERSET – Two individuals will receive awards for their work on behalf of those in need, on Oct. 17 at the 2019 Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner to be held at the Palace in Somerset Park, Somerset

ANNANDALE, N.J. – Following the cross and led by the images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego, over 700 pilgrims journeyed through the streets and roads in the New Jersey western county of Hunterdon.

PISCATAWAY – As the people of the Bahamas begin to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Dorian left the islands reeling from the devastation, the local Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen is working to raise funds that will aid in the long recovery process.

PISCATAWAY – Fr. Thomas Ganley, who pleaded guilty in April to sexual assault, was sentenced today to four years in prison.

PISCATAWAY – Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen participated in a series of three separate votes to hold bishops accountable for instances of sexual abuse.

METUCHEN – Three men, all of whom are natives of the Diocese of Metuchen, will be ordained to the priesthood June 22 for service in their home diocese.

PISCATAWAY – Starting June 15, the New Jersey Independent Victim Compensation Program (IVCP) will begin accepting claims related to the sexual abuse of minors

METUCHEN – Bishop James F. Checchio will ordain eight men, three of whom are preparing for eventual service to the priesthood, as deacons during a Mass of the Rite of Ordination.

CENTRAL JERSEY – After years of hard work and perseverance, 558 graduates of the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Metuchen, who together amassed more than $112 million in scholarships and awards, reached the culmination of their high school education when they were presented their diplomas.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, Episcopal Vicar of Administration, will preside at an outdoor Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. May 27, rain or shine, on the grounds of Resurrection Cemetery, Hoes Lane and Park Ave., Piscataway. At the same time, Rev. Msgr. John N. Fell, Director of Priest Personnel, will preside at a Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, 840 Cranbury South River Road, Jamesburg.

PITTSTOWN, NJ - The building known affectionately by members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Pittstown as the “Little Church on the Hill” may have to get a new nickname.

Mark Dolak, identified on the list of names of credibly accused clergy released by the Diocese of Metuchen, had his priestly faculties removed by the Diocese of Metuchen over twenty years ago

METUCHEN – Speaking to a full cathedral at the April 15 Chrism Mass, Bishop James F. Checchio reminded the faithful and the more than 125 priests gathered at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi to “rely deeply on Jesus Christ, facing whatever suffering comes our way, both from outside the Church and even from within.”