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Fulfilling the role task given to them by Canon Law, today the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Metuchen elected Very Rev. Jonathan S. Toborowsky to serve as Diocesan Administrator, until such time as Pope Leo XIV names a new Bishop of Metuchen.

If your household is experiencing a gap in nutrition assistance following the reduction in SNAP benefits, local food banks and pantries are ready to help. These organizations serve as a vital resource for bridging the difference between a family’s budget and their nutritional needs.

Bishop James Checchio’s recent appointment as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans marks a significant new chapter in a distinguished vocation of service. From his beginnings in Camden, New Jersey, to parish ministry, leadership roles within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and nine years guiding the Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop Checchio prepares to bring that same energy and devotion to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV this morning appointed Bishop James F. Checchio, bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, as the Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. According to the Church's Canon Law, a "Coadjutor" bishop is appointed to assist the diocesan bishop until his retirement

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen announced that it received a $10,000 grant from the Hackettstown Medical Center Community Advisory Board, to support Warren County Addiction Services.

The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year when people get together with friends and family. Especially on Thanksgiving, most show gratitude for those gathered around the table and for the food that is on it. Thanksgiving can definitely be a great day for many, but for some it can be a very lonely time.

“The pain of addiction to alcohol or other drugs affects almost every family in some way, but recovery from addiction is also experienced by many.” These words were written inside a program for the Tree of Hope ceremony conducted by Wellspring Center for Prevention.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’s Unity Square Community Center in New Brunswick has services that help community members with food insecurities, social concerns and housing resources.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and all clients from both CCDOM SPIRIT programs will be given bracelets with a message on the inside and outside.

Unity Square in New Brunswick, recently had over 225 residents stopped by for a very special Back to School Health Fair Event.

The Skills Program in Perth Amboy received a wonderful donation of bicycles from GenScript Corporation in Piscataway.

This event was courtesy of the Marriott New Jersey Business Council.

The Community Team NJ, a non-profit organization based in Helmetta, NJ, stopped by Ozanam Family Shelter yesterday.

The Hackettstown Summer Camp kids took a field trip to Wild West City! The kids made their cowboy hats and had a great time!

Unity Square Community Center of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen was happy to welcome Kathy and Julie from OceanFirst Foundation along with Tania the Branch Manager from the New Brunswick branch for Ocean First.

CCDOM’s Immigration Services Program was awarded a $10,000 Cosponsorship by the NJ State Bar Foundation to provide free immigration legal services to clients below the federal poverty level.

After years in the making, the revitalization project at 45 Remsen Avenue has gotten the green light to proceed following the New Brunswick zoning board meeting on July 22nd.

A Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen's Child Care parent that works for NORWESCAP brought The Mirror Project to Phillipsburg Primary After School Program for a series of workshops. During each workshop, the kids learned how important it is to speak kindly to themselves and about themselves.

Congratulations are in order for Unity Square Community Center in New Brunswick!