Religions & Spirituality

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The announcement everyone pretty much expected was rendered on May 4, with Governor Phil Murphy officially canceling in-person instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. 

While safety is of utmost concern, the decision to continue virtual learning through mid-June now means hundreds of South Plainfield students will not have the opportunity to ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Church of the Sacred Heart will celebrate its May First Friday of the Month Mass live tomorrow, May 1, with assistance from students from Holy Savior Academy. The 9 a.m. service will mark the first time the South Plainfield-based church and school will come together for a live stream service.

“This is the first time and it should be wonderful,” ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Bill Seesselberg has been elected by members of the South Plainfield Elks Lodge 2298 as Exalted Ruler for the upcoming fraternal year.  Seesselberg, along with 14 members of the lodge, are new the leadership team for the next year.  A formal Installation of Officers ceremony will take place when the COVID-19 quarantine is over and normal activities ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A caravan comprised of close to 100 vehicles made its way slowly out of the PAL parking lot on Friday evening and headed toward Edgar Avenue to pay tribute to 14-year-old Travon Dickson. 

A freshman at South Plainfield High School (SPHS), Travon was diagnosed with brain cancer late last year and passed away on April 4. He was laid to rest on April 10 but, ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Rev. James Checchio, Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen  has announced an abrupt and radical departure from the teachings of the Catholic Church - the faithful are permitted to eat meat on Fridays during the remainder of the Lenten season - except for Good Friday, April 10.

The Bishop said he granted the dispensation because of all the sacrifices being made in the ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD - South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298 Veterans Committee held their Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner on the evening of March 14.  Attendees dined on traditional Irish favorites, corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread and an assortment of desserts.  

"This event went much better than expected," said Veterans Committee Chairman Brian ...

(Editor's Note: TAPinto South Plainfield made every attempt to include information on all places of worship located in the borough for this article; any congregation that wishes to have service information added or updated should contact DCullen@TAPinto.net.)

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – With social distancing in effect throughout the country, several of South Plainfield’s ...

NEW JERSEY - The Diocese of Metuchen has suspended all public masses beginning on March 18. Public masses may not resume any earlier than April 3. The situation will be re-evaluated at that time and a decision will be made based on the circumstances regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Bishop Checchio released directives for churches within the Diocese of Metuchen to follow. The directives ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Impact Church in South Plainfield, in an effort to contain the potential spread of the coronavirus, will be moving to an online platform for services, effective immediately.

“We agree with the governor’s goal to do our part to limit exposure to the virus,” said De’Andre Salter, senior pastor of Impact Church. "We have made the ...

PISCATAWAY – Facing the rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic, the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, announced today that while Masses in the Diocese of Metuchen will continue to be celebrated, the faithful are not obligated to attend until the weekend of April 4 – 5, when the situation will be re-evaluated as circumstances unfold.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of ...