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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • VOL. 29 NO. 10
• A PRIEST FOREVER• A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 31 for Monsignor Arduino “Edward” Puleo, pastor of St. Elizabeth and St. Brigid Parishes, Peapack-Far Hills, who died Oct. 25. Father John G. Hillier, homilist for the Mass and long-time friend, described Msgr. Puleo as “always a priest, always present, always with a pastor’s heart.” For story and photos see pgs. 6, 7. —Hal Brown photo
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Movie Review
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