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Fighting the ‘man crisis’ Hunterdon parishioners gather for conference

Nov 21, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

To revive interest in the Catholic faith, parishes must be more attractive to men, said Adam Carlisle, diocesan Secretary for the Secretariat for Evangelization and Communication. Speaking to more than 60 men from 10 parishes in Hunterdon County, Carlisle said the Catholic Church has a “man crisis” and noted that one in three baptized Catholic men have left the faith. He said of those who remain, up to 60% are “casual Catholics,” men who don’t know and don’t practice the faith.
Metuchen parishioners at statewide March of Life challenged to protect

Oct 29, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

At least 35 Metuchen Diocese parishioners traveled by bus to New Jersey’s first statewide March for Life, joining more than a thousand demonstrators at the state capital in Trenton to express their opposition to the state’s abortion laws and advocate for the right to life from conception to birth. Father Jonathan S. Toborowsky, Metuchen vicar general, represented Bishop James F. Checchio. Father Toborowsky joined Newark Cardinal Joseph W.
Priests Celebrating 60 Years of Service in Our Diocese

Jul 25, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Teresa Murphy |Robert Christie

Father Charles F. Kelly has never regretted his decision to become a priest. In a recent phone interview, he declared that he has loved the priesthood in every way, including every aspect of his life and ministry. “I’ve done a great tour,” he said. “I enjoyed working and I didn’t want to quit for anything.”Suffering from arthritis and unable to stand for long periods, he is no longer able to celebrate Mass and has been living in a care home since last October.
Mount St. Mary Academy graduates 69 women of Mercy

Jun 18, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

The strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” accompanied 69 Mount St. Mary Academy young Mercy women in procession for their June 1 graduation from the “Mount.”Bishop James F. Checchio joined Mount Saint Mary Academy Directress Mercy Sister Lisa D. Gambacorto, families, faculty, staff, administrators and Board of Trustee members for the ceremony held in the Immaculate Conception Chapel. Their Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated in the Chapel, May 31, led by Msgr.
A Band of Brothers, in Jesus: Saint Joseph High School graduates 118 young men

Jun 18, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

The 118 members of the Saint Joseph High School Class of 2024 celebrated the birthday of the Church May 19 with a milestone of their own: all the pomp and circumstances one might expect to mark the next joyous milestone on their academic paths. Sacred Heart Church, South Plainfield, was the site of the Metuchen boys’ Catholic secondary school graduation, slated for the Pentecost feast. School officials, dignitaries and clergy, including Bishop James F. Checchio, filled the sanctuary.
Perpetual Pilgrims make journey of a lifetime, bring National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to the Diocese

Jun 18, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie |Christina Leslie

Hundreds of faithful gathered in St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Metuchen, May 27, to welcome six Perpetual Pilgrims on their journey to the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana which takes place from July 17 - 21. The national pilgrimage, the first in 83 years, consists of four walking routes from divergent parts of the country who will all meet in Indianapolis. Arrival in the Diocese of Metuchen, which is part of the Seton Route, marked day 11 for the pilgrims.
Spotswood school celebrates consecration to Mary

May 20, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

May 1 was a unique day at Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood, beginning with an 8:30 a.m. “Consecration” of the school to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The entire 115-member student body, gathered outside in front of the statue of Mary to hear comments from Father John O’Kane, pastor, on the meaning of consecration, which he defined as “set aside for a holy purpose. “That is our school.
Women’s Cursillo a time of personal encounter, growth in Christ

May 20, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

The beautiful and quiet rolling hills of Warren County belied the intense spiritual activity inside the Blue Army Shrine in Asbury, where eleven women from a variety of parishes gathered for a powerful three-day Cursillo experience April 11-14, connecting them to the teachings of the Church, her sacramental life and witnessing to Christ.
Parish Catechetical Leaders enriched by presentation, new resources

Apr 16, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

“The new Directory addresses today’s need for a variety of methods of catechesis,” declared Loyola Press presenter Joseph Paprocki to a group of parish catechetical leaders of the Diocese of Metuchen during a March 21 workshop held in the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway.
First Office of Schools Job Fair a win for schools, educators, students

Apr 16, 2024 | catholicspirit.com | Robert Christie

The first annual diocesan Office of Schools Job Fair, held March 20, brought together prospective educators from across the Diocese to meet with principals and teachers from some of the more than 25 Catholic Schools within the Diocese’s four counties of Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren. School principals and teachers were on-site in the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway, to answer questions about their schools and discuss positions available for the 2024/2025 school year.