According to the Church's Canon Law, a "Coadjutor" bishop is appointed to assist the diocesan bishop until his retirement. This means that New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will continue to lead the Archdiocese of New Orleans, until such time that the Holy Father accepts his resignation. When that happens, he will then be automatically succeeded by Archbishop-designate Checchio.

Bishop James F. Checchio has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy.

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the New Jersey Catholic Conference extends our deepest condolences and prayers to all those affected by the tragic shooting that occurred today while students at Annunciation School in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis gathered for the celebration of Mass for the opening of the new academic year

The Diocese of Metuchen is launching a new podcast entitled "No Half Saints” from the Office of Communications and Public Relations and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

The Catholic Media Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in Catholic journalism and communications. These awards uphold high standards of integrity and faith-centered storytelling, encouraging media professionals to inform, inspire, and engage the public through authentic portrayals of Catholic teachings and values.

Per Canon Law, Bishop Checchio will be officially merging the parishes of St. Joseph and St. Luke, both of North Plainfield.

A member of the St. Thomas Aquinas faculty was the target of an investigation and has subsequently been charged with serious crimes.

Please read the statement from Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, Bishop of Metuchen, on the election of Pope Leo XIV.

With heavy hearts the Diocese of Metuchen mourns the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

"With such great joy does Christ fill our hearts this day by His Resurrection, not alone because He gives us the gladness of this day, but because He has also given us salvation through His Passion, immortality through His Death, healing/or our wounds, and resurrection from our fall!" - St. Proclus of Constantinople

The seminarians, currently in their second year of formation at the College, have two additional years of theological studies before being ordained to the priesthood in their home dioceses. Bruce is a native of Annandale, NJ. His home parish is Immaculate Conception, Annandale.

With one prayerful voice, we need to call upon the Holy Spirit to impart the grace of wisdom, understanding and prudence to our national, state and local leaders in undertaking the crisis of immigration in our country.

On the occasion of 2025 World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, expresses gratitude for our women and men in consecrated life for their witness to the Gospel, their dedication to the mission of the Church, their compassion and for their prayers.

Governor Murphy’s proclamation represents one component of New Jersey's annual celebration of Catholic Schools' Week. A variety of related activities are planned at both the diocesan and local levels to highlight the achievements of Catholic schools.

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Checchio write to you with a heart full of gratitude and pride for the vibrant Catholic school communities in the Diocese of Metuchen.

Bishop has added twelve priests to the College of Consultors & two to the Presbyteral Council.

0 holy night, the stars are brightly shining; It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

On this solemn feast of All Souls Day, we as a Church come together to pray and remember our departed loved ones who have gone before us. Indeed, it is a day when we unite in prayer, interceding that all the deceased and our loved ones may now enjoy eternal peace with our Heavenly Father.

To mark World Mental Health Day, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and created a Novena for Mental Health.

Bishop Checchio joins his brother bishops of the Bishops' Conference of France (Conférence des évêques de France - CEF) in expressing deep regret for the actions that occurred at the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, France, on July 26, 2024. He invites the faithful of the Diocese of Metuchen to join him in prayers of reparation for this scandalous act, which regrettably took place so soon after our uplifting and inspiring National Eucharistic Congress during this time of Eucharistic Revival in our local Church.