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The Raritan Oratory
of St. Philip NeriServing Catholic apostolates in
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Oratory Lenten Series - "Pilgrims of Hope"
Wednesdays: at 7 pm
St. Joseph Parish Hall (Church Basement)
March 12 - Very Rev. Jeffrey M. Calia, C.O.
Provost of the Raritan Oratory
March 26 - Rev. Derek Cross, C.O. of the Toronto Oratory
April 2 - Sr. Christine Quense, SJH
Community Sister Servant, Sisters of Jesus Our Hope
April 9 - Rev. Steven J. Bolton, C.O. of the Raritan Oratory
Stations of the Cross
Fridays after 7 pm Mass, Holy Trinity Church
Wednesdays at 12 noon, St. Joseph Church
Fridays at 7 pm, St. Ann Church
Evening Confessions
Monday, April 14, 7 - 8:30 pm, St. Joseph Church
Lenten Directives - Diocese of Metuchen
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Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica to open the Year of Jubilee. This is a special time for the Church throughout the world, as we seek deeper conversion and spiritual growth through repentance, reconciliation, and mercy.
Bishop Checchio has designated four pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Metuchen, where the faithful may obtain the Jubilee Indulgence from now until December 8, 2025:
St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen
Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Raritan
Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Washington Twp.
National Shrine of St. Lucy Filippini, New Brunswick
The following conditions apply for the reception of the Jubilee Indulgence:- Reception of Holy Communion
- Prayer for the Intentions of the Holy Father
- Sincere intention to detach from all sin, even venial sin, and, if necessary, sacramental Confession
- Participating in liturgical celebrations, or other designated religious activities connected to the Jubilee
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday, March 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join members of the Congregation and the Secular Oratory for a Eucharistic Holy Hour every 3rd Sunday of the month, at 3:30 PM in St. Ann Church, Raritan. This hour of Adoration includes readings, song, and silent prayer, and concludes with Benediction.Read More -
Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 PM
The theme of this year's Jubilee is "Pilgrims of Hope." Join us this Lent as we explore the meaning of hope, and how we can live more hope-filled lives. The four-part series will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, in the St. Joseph Parish Hall (church basement): March 12 & 26, April 2 & 9 (no session on March 19 for the Solemnity of St. Joseph).Read More -
Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 PM
The theme of this year's Jubilee is "Pilgrims of Hope." Join us this Lent as we explore the meaning of hope, and how we can live more hope-filled lives. The four-part series will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, in the St. Joseph Parish Hall (church basement): March 12 & 26, April 2 & 9 (no session on March 19 for the Solemnity of St. Joseph).Read More
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