Spirit atholic C Enjoy our 10th National Eucharistic Congress Supplement on pgs. 17-28.
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
AUGUST 22, 2024 • VOL. 29 NO. 7
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, papal envoy and pro-prefect for the Section of Evangelization of the Dicastery for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, celebrates the closing Mass of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress July 21 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Cardinal Tagle, who was present throughout the Congress, offered the homily, thanking “the God who is Love … for gathering us as a family of faith at this closing Mass …” Also pictured, kneeling right, is diocesan Transitional Deacon Jerome Ocampo who served at the Mass and proclaimed the Gospel. See pgs. 17-28 —Gerald Wutkowski Jr. photo
INSIDE Children and the Eucharist, Parish Catechesis
4
Our Faith
8
Perspectives
16
Movie Review
42
Diocesan Events
43
Seniors and Grandparents
10
Honoring the value and wisdom of elders