Clergy rekindle ministry at annual gathering

One hundred and seventeen priests from the diocese gathered with Bishop James F. Checchio to enjoy some days of brotherhood Oct. 11-13 at The Breakers, Spring Lake. Capuchin Father David Songy, president, St. Luke’s Institute, Silver Springs, Md., was the presenter. Father Songy, who is also a psychologist, spoke about the  importance of clergy establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries for themselves and their ministry with their parishioners. In addition, staff from the mobile health unit from St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, gave flu shots and other medical guidance to the clergy. A representative from Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, offered counseling resources to the clergy and through them, to their parishioners.