Tag: Diocese of Metuchen
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Diocese of Metuchen stays virtually connected with its parishioners
Churches in the four-county Diocese of Metuchen are opening masses to parishioners or anyone else who wishes to attend virtually. The unprecedented move for Catholics in the diocese to find new ways to stay connected to their faith comes in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The parishes have increased their digital footprint to…
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St. Augustine students present hydroponic system during Catholic Schools Week
Religious Teacher Filippini Sister Mary Louise Shulas, principal of St. Augustine of Canterbury School in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, 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…
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RWJBarnabas, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System announce progress toward partnership
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and RWJBarnabas Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore a potential partnership, which puts the institutions on a path toward reaching a Definitive Agreement, expected within the coming months. The announcement on Dec. 16 follows the Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement by Saint Peter’s in October 2018…
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Physicians from Saint Peter’s Healthcare System receive recognition awards
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System recognized The Institute for Spine & Scoliosis, PA. with the prestigious Bishop’s Award and three of its distinguished physicians with the 2019 Physician Appreciation Award at the Saint Peter’s Foundation Gala at The Heldrich in New Brunswick on April 13. Honorees include Meena Murthy, MD, FACE, chief, Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition…
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Bishop Checchio visits Our Lady of Victories School in Sayreville
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JILLIAN LEONARD Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen took the Geochallenge survey with students of Our Lady of Victories School in Sayreville on March 24; five eighth grade students, along with their science teacher Joanne Hockenjos, will head to regionals in Massachusetts on March 29. Checchio, the Rev. Thomas…
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Diocese of Metuchen holds Blue Mass for police officers
Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen will preside over the 17th annual Blue Mass for law enforcement at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 7 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 548 Main Street, Metuchen. Before Mass begins at 10:30 a.m., members of police departments from around the diocese will assemble outside and process…
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Social justice champions to be honored at charity dinner
SAYREVILLE – Two parishioners of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church will be honored at the Diocese of Metuchen’s annual Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner. David and Debra Samuel will receive the award in recognition of their selfless commitment and dedication to the betterment of all people – especially the poor and vulnerable – through works of…
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St. Francis Cathedral School celebrates 90 years of memories
METUCHEN — Celebrations are rolling in one after another at St. Francis Cathedral School, which educates children from pre-school through eighth grade. In September of 2017, the school was named one of the National Blue Ribbon Schools by the United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for the school’s overall academic performance. The school was…
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Area Catholic schools celebrate commencement ceremonies
Five hundred seventy-three graduates of the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Metuchen reached the culmination of their high school education when they were presented their diplomas by Bishop James F. Checchio. Seniors at Saint Joseph Regional High School in Metuchen were the first graduating class this year on May 20, marking the…