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Day: March 11, 2013

NO ONE SPECIAL

Thoughts + HomilyApril 11, 2026

There are certain names that, the moment you hear them, you immediately know what they’re known for: Thomas Edison—the lightbulb. Frank Sinatra—the voice. George Washington—the founding of our nation. These are people the world calls…

NOT GOING BACK

Thoughts + HomilyOctober 11, 2025

Every now and then, a story pops up in the news that’s so bizarre, so head-shakingly ridiculous, it sticks with you. A few years ago, the story of Dennis Libonati became one of those. Here’s…

View from the dome

Thoughts + HomilyMarch 11, 2013

Here are some spectacular sights from the top of the dome of St Peters Basilica

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About

Fr. Jim Chern has been a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark since 1999.

He graduated with his master’s in theology from Seton Hall University. After his graduation he was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes parish where he served as Parochial Vicar for 7 years.

In 2007 he was named director of the Newman Catholic Center at Montclair State University where he still serves.

In 2018 Fr. Jim was additionally named Archdiocesan Director of Campus Ministry by Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

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