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Day: April 2, 2020

TOO BIG TO FAIL

Thoughts + HomilyDecember 2, 2023

While it may have been used before, the phrase "too big to fail" wasn't as familiar to most individuals until 2007-2008.  That's when the Banks in the United States and around the world found themselves…

WHOSE FLAG ARE WE FLYING?

Thoughts + HomilyJuly 2, 2023

“I don’t like that Gospel.”  Not surprised that was my Italian Mother’s take on it as we got into the car after Mass this morning while on vacation.  I wasn’t surprised.  Hearing Jesus say, “Whoever…

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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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