Office of Divine Worship
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The Office of Divine Worship assists and advises the Bishop in his role as chief liturgist in deepening and strengthening the liturgical life within diocesan and parish communities.
The Office of Divine Worship promotes, fosters, and supports prayerful worship within the Diocese of Metuchen by facilitating vibrant liturgical celebrations, supporting clergy in fulfilling their liturgical role, forming lay liturgical leadership and promoting liturgical knowledge of the relevant documents and traditions of the Church among all Catholics.
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Chrism Mass
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, all priests will make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service to the Bishop and the people of God. The Bishop will also bless and consecrate the Holy Oils, which each parish receives for the rites of anointing.
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Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a ritual text, prepared and issued by decree of the Roman Catholic Church. It prescribes the preparation and formation of all those who wish to become fully initiated members of the Catholic Faith Family.
The Office of OCIA is a resource for those who participate in this catechumenate ministry.
For more information on OCIA, visit our Office of OCIA.
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Cathedral of
St. Francis of AssisiThe Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi serves as the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen.
It serves as the primary location for many of our major Diocesan celebrations. Apart from serving as the location for the Diocesan celebrations, it serves as a parish community for the people of the Borough of Metuchen.
For more information on the Cathedral, visit their website.
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Major
Diocesan LiturgiesThe Major Diocesan Liturgies recur annually with the Bishop of Metuchen as the main celebrant.
These liturgies span from the ancient and solemn celebration of the Chrism Mass to those that celebrate varying aspects of our local Church like the Hispanic Heritage Mass. All the Liturgies listed here are open to the public.
For more information on these liturgies, visit the Major Liturgies page.
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Liturgical Workshops
The Office of Divine Worship has a number of prepared formation workshops for parishes and other groups in the diocese interested providing opportunities for their communities to deepen the faithful's understanding of the liturgy.
For more information about the available workshops, visit the Workshops page.
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Diocesan Eucharistic Revival
The Diocese of Metuchen is engaged in a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
This grassroot movement would culminate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in May 2024 and the National Eucharistic Congress in July 2024.
For more information and/or to take part in the movement, visit the Diocesan Revival page.
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Jubilee 2025:
Pilgrims of HopeThe Diocese of Metuchen, alongside the Universal Church, is called, in the words of Pope Francis, to "contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire..."
The People of God are called to reflect and serve as witnesses on the core message of this Jubilee, "Hope".For more information, visit the Diocesan Jubilee 2025 page.
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Contact the Office ofDivine Worship
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Rev. Timothy M. Eck, IIteckdiometuchen.orgDirector, Office of Divine Worship -
Rev. Roy Quesea, JCLrqueseadiometuchen.orgEpiscopal Master of Ceremonies -
Christopher M. C. Deibertcdeibertdiometuchen.orgDirector, Liturgical Music -
Nevin Mathewnmathewdiometuchen.orgCoordinator, Office of Divine Worship
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