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- Novendiales at St. MatthiasWe join the rest of the world in keeping the Novendiales – the official mourning period in memory of Pope Francis from April 26 to May 4, 2025. The USCCB has prepared a Novena to pray for the Pope during this time. It consists of a short reading from Scripture or some other ecclesiastical text… Read more: Novendiales at St. Matthias
- Rosary at St. Francis Cathedral in Honor of the Death of Pope FrancisThe Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi will be open until 8 pm today in respect and honor of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. A communal Rosary will be prayed at 12 noon and 5 pm for the repose of his soul. May his soul and all souls of the faithful departed… Read more: Rosary at St. Francis Cathedral in Honor of the Death of Pope Francis
- We Mourn the Passing of Pope Francis, 1936 ~ 2025Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, December 17, 1936 Elected Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome, March 13, 2013 Returned to the House of the Father, April 21, 2025 Statement of Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, Bishop of Metuchen, on the passing of Pope Francis: With heavy hearts, the Diocese of Metuchen mourns the passing… Read more: We Mourn the Passing of Pope Francis, 1936 ~ 2025
- A Letter Regarding an Action Alert From Bishop ChecchioDear Pastors and Principals, As you may know, the Catholic Church in New Jersey runs nearly 200 Catholic schools, which educate more than 60,000 students. To operate safely and efficiently, we rely in part on state aid, same as public schools. While we are grateful for any funding we receive as part of the… Read more: A Letter Regarding an Action Alert From Bishop Checchio
- Nursing Services FundingYoung Catholics are a valued treasure and the future leaders of our Church. It is the responsibility of the entire Catholic community to help make our Catholic elementary and secondary schools available, accessible, and affordable to all Catholics of every socioeconomic status. When it comes to state funding for Catholic schools, an especially important area… Read more: Nursing Services Funding
- Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet of Divine MercyYou are invited to join us as we pray the Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet beginning April 18, 2025, Good Friday, in the Church. These are the 9 days before the feast of Divine Mercy on April 27th. Day 1…after the outdoor Stations of the Cross Day 2… after the Saturday morning prayer service… Read more: Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- HOLY WEEK/EASTER 2025 SCHEDULEDear Friends, The Easter celebrations this year has an added significance as we are in the Holy Year 2025 with its theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” Resurrection is the guarantee of the hope of our own resurrection. Searching for Christ’s body, the disciples were told: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come… Read more: HOLY WEEK/EASTER 2025 SCHEDULE
- Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Rescheduled for March 16thThe Knights of Columbus has rescheduled its annual Pancake Breakfast in honor of Past Grand Knight Robert Norland next Sunday, March 16th from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon in the school cafeteria. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit St. Matthias School Tuition Angels. The cost is $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 10-18 and children… Read more: Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Rescheduled for March 16th
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