The Most Rev. James F. Checchio, bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, will observe the World Day of the Sick by celebrating a special Mass and visiting patients on Feb. 12 at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick.
Checchio will lead a 12 p.m. Mass, which is open to the public, in the hospital chapel to be followed by visits with patients in various units of the hospital from approximately 2-3 p.m.
World Day of the Sick is observed annually at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.