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Day: June 17, 2020

PRIESTHOOD

Thoughts + HomilyJune 17, 2023

Not too long ago, a young man asked me to share my story about becoming a priest.  I kind of laughed because I said there’s the long version and the even longer version.  Many people…

LOOKING FOR DIRECTION

Thoughts + HomilyDecember 17, 2022

How often have you asked God to give you a sign? When we reflect on that question, it probably happens more often than we might initially think. God, what am I supposed to do with my life? Lord…

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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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