Missions section features ways Church spreads good news of the Gospel pp. 11-14
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • VOL. 27 NO. 9 • $2.00
Bishop James F. Checchio, front row, right, poses with members of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Perth Amboy, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., on a pilgrimage to celebrate the conclusion of the Diocese of Metuchen’s 40th anniversary. More than 1,300 pilgrims made the journey in 26 buses along with priests, deacons and seminarians. See story and photos on pages 6-7. — John Batkowski photo
INSIDE Perspectives Our Faith
Breaking Bread
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Diocesan Events
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Classifieds
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Laity express gratitude for clergy at annual dinner. . .3 This issue was mailed on Oct. 18 Your next issue will be November 17