A Mass of Thanksgiving for the Episcopal Ordination of the Most Reverend James Francis Checchio will take place on Sunday, June 26, 12 noon at Our Lady of Hope Parish (Saint Agnes Church), 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood.
Bishop Checchio, ordained a priest for the Diocese of Camden and now the bishop of Metuchen, will return home to celebrate this Mass with the priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful of the diocese. At this Mass the Diocese of Camden will have the opportunity to congratulate Bishop Checchio on his recent ordination.
A light reception will follow in the Parish Center. All are welcome.