🌿 Leading the Way in Catholic Education!
St. Francis Cathedral School is proud to be the first diocesan school in the Diocese of Metuchen with a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium and to host New Jersey’s first Level I CGS Formation Course!
This week, educators completed Part I of their formation, preparing to help our youngest children encounter Jesus, the Good Shepherd. 🐑❤️
Beginning this school year, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be the faith formation program for our PreK3–Kindergarten students in St. Francis Cathedral School's Early Childhood Center, placing an encounter with Christ at the heart of their earliest years.
A special thank you to our trainer, Lisa Harrelson, our friends at St. Paul's Catholic Church (Princeton, NJ) and to our Cathedral School and Parish staff for making this formation possible.
Forming Saints and Scholars—from the very beginning.
📅 Part II: August 16–21 & 23, 2027
#CatechesisOfTheGoodShepherd #CatholicEducation #SaintsAndScholars
🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿
Did you know? During the Fifth Crusade, St. Francis of Assisi crossed enemy lines to meet Sultan al-Kamil of Egypt. Rather than carrying weapons, he carried the Gospel, courageously proclaiming Christ in the hope of peace and conversion.
✨ Though the Sultan did not embrace Christianity, he welcomed Francis with respect and allowed him to preach. St. Francis reminds us that true courage is rooted in faith, humility, and love for Christ—even in the most difficult circumstances.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicHistory #Peace #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿
Did you know? During the Fifth Crusade, St. Francis of Assisi crossed enemy lines to meet Sultan al-Kamil of Egypt. Rather than carrying weapons, he carried the Gospel, courageously proclaiming Christ in the hope of peace and conversion.
✨ Though the Sultan did not embrace Christianity, he welcomed Francis with respect and allowed him to preach. St. Francis reminds us that true courage is rooted in faith, humility, and love for Christ—even in the most difficult circumstances.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicHistory #Peace #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿
📅 Stay connected with the '26-'27 school calendar!
Families can now subscribe to the school calendar and have important dates, events, holidays, and reminders right on their phone or personal calendar. Alerts are scheduled for 1 week before and 2 days before each event to help you stay ahead of what’s coming up.
Apple and Android users can both subscribe, see the flyer for quick instructions.
✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Saturday, August 15
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 8:00 AM
Although it is not a Holy Day of Obligation, please come to celebrate our Lady and her glorious Assumption into Heaven. Mary is assumed body and soul into her heavenly glory!
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🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿
Did you know? In 1215, St. Francis of Assisi attended the Fourth Lateran Council, one of the most important councils in the history of the Church. It was there that he met St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order.
✨ Though their missions were distinct, both saints shared a deep love for Christ and a desire to renew the Church through humility, prayer, and faithful preaching. Their friendship reminds us that God raises up many different vocations, united in the same mission of proclaiming the Gospel.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #StDominic #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral
Did you know? In 1215, St. Francis of Assisi attended the Fourth Lateran Council, one of the most important councils in the history of the Church. It was there that he met St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order.
✨ Though their missions were distinct, both saints shared a deep love for Christ and a desire to renew the Church through humility, prayer, and faithful preaching. Their friendship reminds us that God raises up many different vocations, united in the same mission of proclaiming the Gospel.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #StDominic #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral
Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel. -John 1:49b
🙏 The Legion of Mary Returns to St. Francis! 🙏
Have you been looking for a way to grow closer to Jesus through Our Blessed Mother? Now is the perfect time to join the Legion of Mary as it relaunches at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi!
📅 First Meeting: Tuesday, August 4
🕘 Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays, 9:15–10:30 AM
📍 Solarium
Whether you’re new to the Legion or returning after many years, all are welcome! You can even participate in a 3-month trial to learn about the ministry, experience its mission, and discern where God is calling you.
There are opportunities for both Active and Auxiliary membership, so there’s a place for everyone to serve Our Lord through Our Lady.
Mary needs you. The world needs you. Come be part of her mission. 💙
#LegionOfMary #CathedralOfStFrancis #StFrancisCathedral #Catholic #BlessedMother #OurLady #CatholicCommunity #Prayer #FaithInAction #ComeAndSee
🚧 Capital Project Update!: Cathedral Community Room Bathrooms
This week, our Cathedral Community Room Bathrooms are receiving a fresh new look. These important spaces serve both our parish and school. Stay tuned for the finished transformation! ✨
🙏 Be part of the transformation! Learn more about the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign and help build the future of our Cathedral at stfranciscathedral.org/page/rebuild.
🥭🍧 Cool Off with Halo-Halo! 🇵🇭☀️
Beat the summer heat and support a great cause at the St. Francis Cathedral Community of Filipino Americans (SFCCFA) Halo-Halo Fundraiser!
📅 Sunday, July 26
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 St. Francis Cathedral Community Room
528 Main Street, Metuchen
Enjoy a delicious Halo-Halo—filled with crushed ice, homemade sweet treats, leche flan, ube, creamy milk, and more—for just $10 (includes bottled water). Plus, stay for fellowship and line dancing!
All proceeds support St. Francis Cathedral and SFCCFA's 2026 activities.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a sweet taste of summer while supporting our Cathedral community! 💙🇵🇭
Beat the summer heat and support a great cause at the St. Francis Cathedral Community of Filipino Americans (SFCCFA) Halo-Halo Fundraiser!
📅 Sunday, July 26
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 St. Francis Cathedral Community Room
528 Main Street, Metuchen
Enjoy a delicious Halo-Halo—filled with crushed ice, homemade sweet treats, leche flan, ube, creamy milk, and more—for just $10 (includes bottled water). Plus, stay for fellowship and line dancing!
All proceeds support St. Francis Cathedral and SFCCFA's 2026 activities.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a sweet taste of summer while supporting our Cathedral community! 💙🇵🇭
🔊 Capital Project Update!: Cathedral Sound System
Our new Cathedral sound system is being installed this week!
Our new sound system debuts at Mass this weekend! As we continue fine-tuning it in the weeks ahead, you'll begin experiencing clearer, more consistent sound throughout the Cathedral. Please join us and hear for yourself!
🙏 Want to learn more about the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign or help transform our Cathedral for future generations? Visit stfranciscathedral.org/page/rebuild.
🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿
Did you know? According to tradition, Pope Innocent III approved the Franciscan Order after dreaming of St. Francis holding up the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, a sign that the humble saint and his followers would help renew and strengthen the Church.
✨ What began with one man's "yes" to God became a movement that transformed the world.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿✝️
Did you know? According to tradition, Pope Innocent III approved the Franciscan Order after dreaming of St. Francis holding up the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, a sign that the humble saint and his followers would help renew and strengthen the Church.
✨ What began with one man's "yes" to God became a movement that transformed the world.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿✝️
🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿
Did you know? Before his conversion, St. Francis of Assisi was a soldier. At age 19, he fought in a conflict against the city of Perugia and was held as a prisoner of war for nearly a year.
This difficult experience became a turning point in his life and helped prepare his heart for the profound conversion that would lead him to follow Christ more completely.
✨ Even our greatest trials can become the path God uses to transform us.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿✝️
Did you know? Before his conversion, St. Francis of Assisi was a soldier. At age 19, he fought in a conflict against the city of Perugia and was held as a prisoner of war for nearly a year.
This difficult experience became a turning point in his life and helped prepare his heart for the profound conversion that would lead him to follow Christ more completely.
✨ Even our greatest trials can become the path God uses to transform us.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #CatholicHistory #JubileeYear #StFrancisCathedral 🌿✝️
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Celebrating 250 Years of America • 1776–2026
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, we give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of liberty and pray that our country will always be guided by truth, justice, and faith.
“Christ himself linked freedom with the knowledge of truth: ‘You will know the truth and the truth will make you free’… Freedom can therefore never be construed without relation to the truth as revealed by Jesus Christ.”
— St. John Paul II, Philadelphia, 1979
May God continue to bless the United States of America, and may we remain one nation under God, seeking the freedom that is found in Jesus Christ.
🙏 Happy Fourth of July from the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi. 🇺🇸✝️
Celebrating 250 Years of America • 1776–2026
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, we give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of liberty and pray that our country will always be guided by truth, justice, and faith.
“Christ himself linked freedom with the knowledge of truth: ‘You will know the truth and the truth will make you free’… Freedom can therefore never be construed without relation to the truth as revealed by Jesus Christ.”
— St. John Paul II, Philadelphia, 1979
May God continue to bless the United States of America, and may we remain one nation under God, seeking the freedom that is found in Jesus Christ.
🙏 Happy Fourth of July from the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi. 🇺🇸✝️
🎉 $4,301,799 Raised as of June 30! 🙌
Thank you to the 556 families whose generosity helped make this historic milestone possible. Together, we've surpassed our $4.0 million campaign goal and completed the public phase of the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign. 💙
📬 Watch for a Campaign Summary Newsletter at the end of July with project updates and campaign highlights.
❤️ It's not too late to join the 556 families ! Gifts and pledges will continue to be accepted.
🔗 Give today: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/o/sfcs/page/rebuild-give
Thank you to the 556 families whose generosity helped make this historic milestone possible. Together, we've surpassed our $4.0 million campaign goal and completed the public phase of the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign. 💙
📬 Watch for a Campaign Summary Newsletter at the end of July with project updates and campaign highlights.
❤️ It's not too late to join the 556 families ! Gifts and pledges will continue to be accepted.
🔗 Give today: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/o/sfcs/page/rebuild-give
🍎 We're Hiring at St. Francis Cathedral School! ❤️
Do you feel called to inspire the next generation of Saints and Scholars?
We are seeking passionate, faith-filled educators to join our team for the upcoming school year.
📚 Now Hiring:
• Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• 4th Grade Teacher (Math, Science & Religion)
At St. Francis Cathedral School, we are committed to forming students through our core values of Respect • Justice • Responsibility in a joyful, faith-filled learning community.
📩 Apply today: daltonk@stfranciscathedralschool.org
🌐 Learn more: stfranciscathedralschool.org
Do you feel called to inspire the next generation of Saints and Scholars?
We are seeking passionate, faith-filled educators to join our team for the upcoming school year.
📚 Now Hiring:
• Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• 4th Grade Teacher (Math, Science & Religion)
At St. Francis Cathedral School, we are committed to forming students through our core values of Respect • Justice • Responsibility in a joyful, faith-filled learning community.
📩 Apply today: daltonk@stfranciscathedralschool.org
🌐 Learn more: stfranciscathedralschool.org
🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You & A Joyful Welcome 💙
Our Cathedral community bids farewell to Fr. Dawid Malik, who has been appointed as the full-time Catholic Chaplain at JFK University Medical Center, effective July 1.
We are deeply grateful for Fr. Dawid's faithful service, his love of the Gospel, and his reverence for the Sacred Liturgy. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins this new ministry.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Fr. James Prumos, recently ordained, who will join our Cathedral in mid-July. Please join us in praying for him as he begins his priestly ministry with our parish family.
📅 Farewell Mass for Fr. Dawid
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 5:00 p.m. Mass
🎉 Reception immediately following
Thank you, Fr. Dawid, for your faithful ministry, and welcome, Fr. James! Please keep both priests in your prayers.
⏰ Last day! Make your Rebuild My Church pledge by 11:59 PM tonight to be included in next week's final campaign announcement & bulletin insert. 🙏 Join the 509 families already supporting our parish!
❤️GIVE: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/o/sfcs/page/rebuild-give
Join us tonight for Put Out Into the Deep: Conversations of Faith with Father Christy 🙏 📅 June 24 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 NEW-Our Lady of the Angels Plaza deepen your faith, ask questions, and grow in fellowship with our parish community. We hope to see you there!
🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿
Did you know? Before becoming the saint we know today, St. Francis of Assisi served as a soldier and was captured during a conflict with the city of Perugia. He spent nearly a year as a prisoner of war—an experience that helped spark the profound conversion that would change his life and, ultimately, the world.
✨ God often uses our greatest trials to lead us closer to Him.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #JubileeYear #CatholicHistory #StFrancisCathedral 🌿✝️
Did you know? Before becoming the saint we know today, St. Francis of Assisi served as a soldier and was captured during a conflict with the city of Perugia. He spent nearly a year as a prisoner of war—an experience that helped spark the profound conversion that would change his life and, ultimately, the world.
✨ God often uses our greatest trials to lead us closer to Him.
🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis
#FrancisFastFacts #FranciscanJubilee #StFrancisOfAssisi #JubileeYear #CatholicHistory #StFrancisCathedral 🌿✝️
🎓📚 Kindergarten Graduates — Don’t Miss Out! 📚🎓
As your child prepares to take the next big step, now is the perfect time to continue their faith formation journey! 🙏✨
Registration is now open for the St. Francis Cathedral Family-Centered Religious Education Program for students entering 1st–6th Grade.
❤️ Grow in faith
📖 Learn about Jesus and the Catholic faith
⛪ Build friendships rooted in Christ
📝 Register today at https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/religious-education-registration
We look forward to welcoming your family this fall! 🍎✝️ #StFrancisCathedral #ReligiousEducation #FaithFormation #KindergartenGraduates #RegisterToday #CatholicKids #GrowingInFaith
As your child prepares to take the next big step, now is the perfect time to continue their faith formation journey! 🙏✨
Registration is now open for the St. Francis Cathedral Family-Centered Religious Education Program for students entering 1st–6th Grade.
❤️ Grow in faith
📖 Learn about Jesus and the Catholic faith
⛪ Build friendships rooted in Christ
📝 Register today at https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/religious-education-registration
We look forward to welcoming your family this fall! 🍎✝️ #StFrancisCathedral #ReligiousEducation #FaithFormation #KindergartenGraduates #RegisterToday #CatholicKids #GrowingInFaith
