Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio - now Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church - satisfied the Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen
The white smoke appeared on Wednesday, signaling that the conclave had chosen Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be the new head of the Catholic Church. Shortly after he became, Pope Francis. Here is a statement from the Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen on the Election of Pope Francis. It is with a sense of gratitude and excitement that I join all Catholics in our diocese and around the world in proclaiming the Good News: “Habemus papem! We have a pope!” Today, I am most grateful to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, former cardinal of Argentina, who is now known to the world as Pope Francis, for accepting the Lord’s divine call to lead the universal church. History was made today as the first Pope Francis…
Monday, March 4, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI stepped down at the end of February, as local Catholics paid tribute to him.
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Monday, March 4
On the day that Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down as leader of the Catholic Church, approximately 600 clergy, religious and faithful from around the Diocese of Metuchen gathered for a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the gift of his papacy. The Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, principal celebrant of the evening liturgy February 28 at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen, greeted the worshippers who filled the cathedral. In his opening remarks the bishop reaffirmed the Mass was offered both in thanksgiving for Pope Benedict's service as head of the Church, and also as a prayer of petition for the selection of a new pope. “We gather tonight because we are grateful for Pope Benedict’s eight years of leadership and for his …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The Diocese of Metuchen's Connections Program needs adult to volunteer one-on-one with children who need their help
The Connections Program of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Metuchen is seeking adult volunteers to make a difference in the life of a child. The child-to adult-match program is seeking adults to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youth who have suffered a loss or who have special needs. These children, who reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township, are in desperate need of a positive role model. Adult Volunteers are being sought to make a difference in the lives of children and youth through one-to-one activities. Anyone who is 18 years old or older, of any ethnic, religious or economic background, and is interested in making a positive impact on a child’s life is eligible to become an adult volunteer …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A three-hour workshop is set for June 26.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Diocese of Metuchen will host a formation workshop for all liturgical leaders entitled “Masses with Children” on Tuesday, June 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane. The three-hour workshop will focus on ways Catholic parishes and schools can successfully prepare children to take their rightful place in the Sunday worshipping assembly. “It is important that the liturgy be celebrated well, and to be celebrated well it must engage the entire assembly,” said Rev. Msgr. Robert W. Medley, director of the diocesan Office of Worship and Episcopal Ceremonies, which is co-sponsoring the event with the diocesan offices of Catechesis and Schools. “Our hope in leading this workshop is to assist …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
A Mass, luncheon, and entertainment for seniors is slated for June 24.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Diocese of Metuchen will host an enrichment program for Catholic seniors (ages 55 and up) on Friday, June 24 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The annual event, entitled Celebrate Life: A Day for Seniors, will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Paul G. Bootkoski, D.D. with Rev. Msgr. William Benwell, JCL, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, serving as the homilist. After Mass, there will be a luncheon with live musical entertainment. The day will close with a brief reflection given by Rev. Ronald Bonneau CSsR. and Rev. James Gilmore CSsR., co-directors of the diocesan Office for Hispanic Ministry. The cost is $20 per person. Registration is requested by June 15. …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Hopelawn fire chief who died in the line of duty earlier this year will receive a special tribute during the 2012 Firefighters Mass.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Bruce Turcotte, the heroic Hopelawn firefighter who died earlier this year in a fire in the Menlo Park Terrace section of Woodbridge, will receive a special tribute during the 2012 Firefighters Mass, held by the Diocese of Metuchen. The Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, bishop of the diocese, will be the principal celebrant at the Mass, which will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 7 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral at 32 Elm Avenue in Metuchen. “Each day, in the many communities throughout our diocese, there are many courageous men and women who are willing to risk their own well-being to protect the lives and property of others. In most cases, at a moment’s notice, they put their lives on the line to help people they have never even met …
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Monday, March 5, 2012
With many connections to Middlesex County, Bishop Reiss died Sunday in Lawrenceville.
Retired Bishop John C. Reiss died Sunday at 89, the Trenton Diocese announced in a statement. Reiss, the only priest born in the Trenton Diocese to serve as its bishop, was the Diocese's eighth Bishop. Reiss was ordained a priest in May, 1947 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Trenton. His first assignment was to serve as curate in Sacred Heart Parish, Tenton, where he ministered to inmates in Trenton State Prison. He was later transferred to Holy Spirit Parish in Perth Amboy and later to St. Anthony Parish in Trenton. In 1980, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Reiss the eighth Bishop of Trenton, succeeding Bishop Ahr. Reiss served until mandatory retirement age of 75 and resigned as bishop of Trenton on June 30, 1997. The full release from the …
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Msgr. William Benwell will give the free lecture at 7 pm on Dec. 15 at the John Neumann Pastoral Center.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Diocese of Metuchen will continue its eight-part adult faith formation series with a talk this Advent season on What the Bible Says About the Birth of Jesus Christ. The discussion takes place on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 7 pm to 9 pm at the John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway. Admission is free, and participants are not required to attend all discussions in the series. Msgr. William Benwell, Vicar General of the diocese, will present the third session of the series by dicussing how the stories surrounding the birth of Jesus found in scripture are meant to do more than satisfy curiosity about His early years; they also convey profound truths about God and about God’s plan for His followers. He will highlight aspects of the infancy …
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Monday, November 7, 2011
The Diocese is celebrating its anniversary this month.
It's been 30 years, and it seems like yesterday. The Diocese of Metuchen is celebrating its three decades of existance since it was separated and fashioned from the Trenton Diocese in 1981 and blessed by Pope John Paul II. Bishop Gregory Bootkoski will be leading a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 19 to celebrate the milestone. The anniversary marking event begins at noon with confession and prayers, followed by a mass at 2:30 pm with Bishop Bootkoski as the main celebrant. An overnight pilgrimage in Washington is planned by the Diocese, and diocese members are invited to attend. The cost for transporation and accommodations is $400 per person. The diocese …
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Health care professionals will be honored at a special Oct. 30 mass.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Health care professionals and their ministry of healing and compassion will be honored at a White Mass, an annual event held by the Diocese of Metuchen. Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will be the celebrant at the mass, to be offered in thanksgiving for health care professionals at noon on Sunday, October 30 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi at 32 Elm Avenue in Metuchen. The Very Rev. John N. Fell, STD, Episcopal Vicar for the Health Care Apostolate in the Diocese, will serve as the homilist at the mass, which honors all health care professionals and their healing arts. The Diocese invites physicians, nurses, EMTs and health care administrators to the mass; all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow in the …
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5:17 am on Thursday, March 14, 2013
May God bless our new pope as he steers the Barque of Peter through these troubled times. A holy man, a humble servant of the servants of God, may his humility and example be the cornerstone of his pontificate. Deo gratias! more ›