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Day: May 16, 2021

ITS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS

Thoughts + HomilyJuly 16, 2022

          It’s the thought that counts.  Usually, that phrase is offered when reflecting on a gift...to underline the fact that the effort, the consideration, the sacrifice that someone makes is the most important part of…

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Thoughts + HomilyApril 16, 2022

Working at Montclair State University as the Catholic University Chaplain continues to be a very unique experience.  Not the least of which is encountering, getting to know, and working with people of every religion -…

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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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