Cathedral Family, This weekend we celebrate the Festival of St. Francis of Assisi! As parishioners of St. Francis Cathedral, we celebrate our patron and guide as we journey tow...

Cathedral Family, In this Jubilee Year, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has called the universal church to reflect on the life and legacy of our great patron, St. Francis of Assis...

We have a new Bishop! Bishop Saporito comes to us from the Diocese of Newark, and I have heard wonderful things about him. We are very excited to welcome him to our Diocese and loo...

Credits: The Catholic Spirit, Diocese of Metuchen This morning it was announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Michael A. Saporito, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archd...

Cathedral Family, Labor Day weekend can bring a mix of emotions. For many, it marks the “end of Summer.” This can feel sad. We wish we had more time to just relax and “be.” ...

ST. FRANCIS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL 2026–2027 School Year Dear Middle School Students and Families, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at St. Francis Cathedral School! Whether y...

Dear Parents, Welcome back to school! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break. A special welcome to our new families who have joined our school community, as well as...

Cathedral Family, This weekend, the resounding central message is captured in the first reading on Isaiah the prophet's lips: “Why spend your money for what does not satisfy?” ...

Hello, Everyone! My name is Father James Prumos . I will be serving you as Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi . I was born on March 30, 1995 , at JF...

Cathedral Family, While most of the world powers down for the summer, for much needed rest; there is a whole new energy of activity here at our Cathedral. During the summer mont...

Cathedral Family, This coming Monday is the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul. They are collectively the foundation of the Christian faith---both martyred in the city of Rome in ...

Hello Saint Francis Cathedral family! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I grew up in Hillsborough, New Jersey. My home parish is Mary, Mother of God, whe...

Cathedral Family, The early summertime after Easter is a great celebratory time for our parish, school, and families. In the past several weeks, we have celebrated not only the ...

Cathedral Family, This weekend, we celebrate the beautiful and impactful Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ: Corpus Christi. Pope Urban IV established t...

Cathedral Family, Jesus speaks words of deep reassurance in the Gospel for this weekend: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” He speaks these words right before His own pas...

Cathedral Family, This weekend, we hear the Easter masterpiece story typically referred to as the “Road to Emmaus.” The discouraged, downtrodden two unnamed disciples are leav...

Cathedral Family, Happy Easter! This weekend we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. The first fruit of Jesus resurrection was His appearance to the Apostles in the Upper Room—He bre...

By Andrea Gagliarducci , EWTN News correspondent VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will lead a prayer vigil for peace on April 11 at St. Peter’s Basilica, u...

Cathedral Family, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ, the Lord, is Risen! Today is the first day of the rest of our lives as we bask in the knowledge that Christ has overcom...