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Day: October 27, 2019

FAITHFUL CHRISTIANS IN EXILE

Thoughts + HomilyJuly 27, 2024

Working within a secular, state university environment, I've encountered some truly unique and unexpected experiences that have often pushed me to be more flexible and accommodating than I ever thought possible.  For instance, during a…

MAXIMILIAN, SOLANUS & “REMAINING”

Thoughts + HomilyApril 27, 2024

When I was in the seminary, studying for the priesthood, one of the unique things that I experienced, not having attended Catholic School growing up, was learning about many Saints.  There were holy men and…

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  • Bible In A Year Reflections 15
    • I – Early World 1
    • II – Patriarchs 1
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    • V – Conquest and Judges 1
    • VI – Messianic Checkpoint: Gospel of John 1
    • VII –Royal Kingdom 1
    • VIII- Messianic Checkpoint: Gospel of Mark 1
    • X – Exile 1
    • XI – Messianic Checkpoint: Gospel of Matthew 1
    • XII – Return 1
    • XIII – Maccabean Revolt 1
    • XIV – Messianic Fulfillment: Gospel of Luke 1
    • XV – The Church 1
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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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