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Day: July 2, 2022

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…

AVOIDING DISCOURAGEMENT

Thoughts + HomilyJuly 2, 2022

On the list of things I hate to do, is shopping. Any shopping - food, car, clothing, stuff for the Newman Center... I just hate it. I don’t know the reason for it - maybe…

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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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