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The Most Rev. James F. Checchio was named the Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen by Pope Francis on March 8, 2016.
He was installed as the Fifth Bishop of Metuchen
on May 3, 2016.
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For his episcopal motto, Bishop Checchio was inspired by the writings of Saint Paul, the Patron Saint of Cursillo
(2 Corinthians 5:20). In a letter published
in The Catholic Spirit on May 26, 2016, he wrote,
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reconciled to God" will be my motto and guide my episcopal
ministry amongst you. This motto is inspired by the writings of St. Paul,
who urges us always to be reconciled to God, and then to become
ambassadors for Him in reconciling others to God our Father. The
whole reason God sent His Son to us was to lead us back to the
Father; and this reconciling is the one true route to grace-filled
and peaceful hearts and lives, resting in God now and hopefully
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Bishop Checchio inspires and encourages the Cursillistas in the Diocese of
Metuchen through his prayers and continued support. In April 2024, he wrote the
following letter for participants of the Cursillo weekend:
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