Catholic Spirit Deacons in diocese celebrate significant anniversaries, 10 -13
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
MAY 18, 2023 • VOL. 28 NO. 4 • $2.00
Helping Hand While in Rome for a meeting of the Papal Foundation on April 21, his birthday, Bishop James A. Checchio shared a special audience with Pope Francis. Pictured above behind them is Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley. See story on page 7. — Vatican Media photo
INSIDE Perspectives Our Faith
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Movie Review
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Diocesan Events
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Major Step
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