Tag: St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral
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Metuchen remembers two significant members of the community
METUCHEN – The borough saw the passing of two significant members of the community in December. Former Metuchen Police Chief Joseph J. Perrino passed away on Dec. 15, and Austin F. Banks passed away on Dec. 9. Perrino was a lifelong resident of Metuchen. He was 102. “I was privileged to spend some time with…
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Edison police honor one of their own at annual Blue Mass
The Rev. Charles T. O’Connor, pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Monmouth Junction, challenged law enforcement officials and the public to “be better” versions of one self. “Never think what you do is good enough,” he said. “There is always room for us to grow. Perhaps more than ever before the world needs from all…
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Woodbridge PD to host Blue Mass
METUCHEN — The Woodbridge Police Department will host the 16th annual Blue Mass that honors law enforcement personnel who live and work in the four counties of the Diocese of Metuchen. “Woodbridge Police officers and staff have attended the Blue Mass every year and are deeply honored to serve as host to our fellow law…
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Stops in Metuchen, Sayreville to honor those with ALS
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — For Jennifer Wielage, the disease ALS robbed her of the life she was about to start with her then-fiancé, Clint Myers, 20 years ago. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. On May 6,…
