Spirit atholic C To read more about the Eucharist and the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage see pgs. 6-7
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
MAY 23, 2024 • VOL. 29 NO. 4
Lessons For Life Catholic schools and parish religious education programs across the Diocese are forming children to love God’s creation and respect the miracle of life. Kindergarten classes in St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen, were excited to see their chicks hatch in their Early Childhood Education Center, after keeping close eyes on the incubator and learning about their life cycle. See, also, our Respect Life poster contest winners on pgs. 24-25: The Beauty of Motherhood —Stephanie Monteleones photo
INSIDE Eucharistic Revival
6
Our Faith
8
Perspectives
16
Movie Review
46
Diocesan Events
47
Deacon Ordination
9
Sixteen men were ordained to the diaconate, including one transitional deacon.