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The Catholic Spirit is the official Newspaper of the Diocese of Metuchen
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The diocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity received 165 poster entries from 15 Catholic Schools and 10 Religious Education Programs for its annual “Kids Look at Life” poster contest. Students from grades one to eight were asked to reflect on the theme: The U.S. Bishops invite us to be part of a Year of Service for Moms in Need from March 25, 2020 to March 25, 2021. Walking with Moms in Need. “How can you help Moms? Many pregnant and parenting moms struggle. Some feel alone, others have low-income jobs and many are overwhelmed with the daily tasks of raising their children. They need our support.” Posters were judged on grade level, creativity and visual appeal. Winning posters will be used to create a 2020-2021 Respect for Life Calendar and awarded to all poster winners.Read More
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As I write this article, it is June 13 and the Church is celebrating the feast of St. Anthony of Padua. In 1946, Pope Pius XII gave him the title “Doctor of the Church” for his knowledge of Scripture. He is also considered by many to be one of the great evangelizers in the history of the Church. Although, as one of our more popular saints, we know St. Anthony as the patron saint of lost and stolen articles. Thus, many of us often pray to him to find something for us.Read More -
For nearly three months this year, parishes in the diocese shuttered their churches and suspended meetings, events and gatherings to keep the faithful safe during the coronavirus pandemic. However, because of the determination and ingenuity of clergy, staff and volunteers, members of these spiritual homes have been skillfully navigating the turbulent waters of this isolation in order to maintain, even strengthen, the bonds of the community and tenets of faith.Read More -
Four years ago in Green, Ohio, Lynda Dodson was battling cancer. However, rather than focus on her own condition, Dodson and her younger sister, Cindy Rutherford, decided to find a way to help other women going through their own challenges. Her goal was to give women some basic necessities, but also some little “feel good” items that needy women might not normally be able to buy for themselves such as a nicer handbag and make up. And so, “Lynda’s Helping Handbags” was created.Read More -
As we continue to respond to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and its impact on our health and our economy, the social disease of racism in our country has also come to light in a compelling way. During this already difficult time, confusion, mistrust, anger and anxiety have all helped to bring to light an extremely contagious and dangerous outbreak of hate.Read More -
During this time of uncertainty, shut down and job loss, “The Catholic Spirit” took time to revisit the Catholic Charities food pantry that opened in Phillipsburg five years ago this month.Read More
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News from the Diocese
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June 20
METUCHEN – When sin entered the world, the mirror image of God was shattered, said Metuchen Bishop James F. Checchio at a June 19 prayer service for racial harmony, peace, justice and healing of the nation, which was held at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.Read More -
June 18
Speaking to a group of young black people, all Catholic high school students in the Diocese of Metuchen, the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, said, “I’m here to listen to you.”Read More
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A prohibition by some U.S. Navy commands against active service members participating in off-base indoor religious services over...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Jonathan Luxmoore OXFORD, England (CNS) -- An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will "affirm the power of prayer" against...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Pope John XXIII hospital By Carol Glatz ROME (CNS) -- Staff at the Pope John XXIII hospital in Bergamo -- once the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy -- announced...
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