Office of Divine Worship
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SEDE VACANTE
With the formal installation of Bishop James F. Checchio as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans on Tuesday, November 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in New Orleans, the Diocese of Metuchen became a Sede Vacante (Vacant See).
Until our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV appoints a new Bishop of Metuchen, the Diocese has provided a page containing liturgical changes to be observed and resources for Parishes and the Faithful to utilize during this time of waiting.Please keep our Local Church of Metuchen in your prayers as we await a new Shepherd!
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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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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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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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