Religions & Spirituality

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The 2022 Spartan Spirit 5K will be run through the streets of downtown Somerville on Saturday, June 25 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Immaculata High School, 240 Mountain Ave, circling back to end at the school.

Expect rolling road closures as police temporarily close roads to let runners pass through.

Online registration is required in advance and ...

METUCHEN, NJ - After years of hard work and unexpected challenges, the 455 graduates of the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Metuchen, who together amassed more than $113 million in scholarships and awards, have reached the culmination of their high school careers.

Across the four Catholic high schools – Immaculata, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mount Saint Mary Academy and Saint ...

METUCHEN, NJ - The first-ever fully Spanish-speaking class of deacons has been ordained for service in the Diocese of Metuchen – including William Chirinos at Mary, Mother of God parish in Hillsborough.

The class of 15 deacons, who were ordained by Bishop James F. Checchio at a ceremony Saturday, May 14 at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen, will help serve the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Rev. Paul Janssen, pastor of United Reformed Church, is inviting those with a sense of compassion and a sense of humor to join him on the steps of the church at 100 West Main St. on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. for a flash mob photo op to support "Red Nose Day.".

 All residents of the Somerville area are invited to participate in support ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Father John Rozembajgier, former pastor of Mary, Mother of God Church, will return to the altar for a 5 p.m. celebratory mass Saturday, May 7 after he left the parish abruptly to deal with a serious medical emergency on March 2, Ash Wednesday.

Following emergency eye surgery and recovery in Florida, Father John has been reassigned to St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Old ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - United Reformed Church, The Church on Main is hosting the Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine to raise funds to support Ukrainian refugees.

The Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine will take place on Friday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. The walk will start and end at United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main St. and will include walking the town’s Main Street to show support and solidarity ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - United Reformed Church, The Church on Main is hosting the Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine to raise funds to support Ukrainian refugees.

The Central Jersey #Walk4Ukraine will take place on Friday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. The walk will start and end at United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main St. and will include walking the town’s Main Street to show support and solidarity ...

METUCHEN, NJ - In communion with Pope Francis, Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen will join in prayer as the Holy Father consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25.

The bishop’s participation in the act of consecration will take place at the 12:10 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis ...

SOMERSET, NJ - A large crowd gathered outside on the lawn of the Spiritual Center - Metropolia of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA in Franklin for a prayer vigil Monday night. 

Gov. Phil Murphy joined other officials to support the people of Ukraine during their current conflict with Russia. Murphy says with just about 75,500 Ukrainians, New Jersey is home to one of ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - For the second time in a week, the priests and parishioners of Mary Mother of God Church are the victims of a crime - the Dec. 23 desecration of the sacred creche depicting the birth of Jesus, and the discovery Wednesday that mail was stolen from a mailbox in the church parking lot.

Police have expanded their investigation to include both incidents.

Dozens of cards ...