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New Brunswick Oratory News

Oratory Golf Outing Returns for 11th Year at New Location

The 11th Annual Oratory Golf Outing will be held on Friday, September 11 at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Twp. The Golf Outing benefits the Oratory Seminary Education Fund, which assists our efforts to form the next generation of Oratorian priests and brothers. Contributions to the Seminary Education Fund are always welcomed. To register for the Golf Outing, or to become a sponsor, please click here for more information.

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Pope Benedict XVI Approves Beatification of Card. Newman

The Oratorian family worldwide rejoices at the news that our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has officially approved a miracle attributed to the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman, C.O. (1801-1890). This decision paves the way for Newman’s beatification in the near future. Details on the time and location of the Mass of Beatification will be announced as they become available.

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For an article on Cardinal Newman by Br. Bob Peck, C.O., click here.

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Bishop Bootkoski Celebrates St. Philip’s Day with the Oratory

On Tuesday, May 26, the Solemnity of our Holy Father St. Philip Neri, the Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, D.D., Bishop of Metuchen, visited the Oratory, joining the Congregation for dinner and presiding at the evening Eucharist that officially closed the Tenth Anniversary Celebration. In his homily, Bishop Bootkoski noted the similarities between the mission of the Oratory in the city of New Brunswick and the work of St. Philip in Rome. He encouraged the community to persevere in the common life and to remain faithful to the legacy of St. Philip. Following the Mass, Bishop Bootkoski joined the Congregation, Secular Oratorians and friends of the Oratory for a reception and art show in the St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

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Diaconate Ordination of Rev. Br. Jeffrey M. Calia, C.O.

On Saturday, May 16, the Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, D.D., Bishop of Metuchen, ordained Br. Jeff Calia, C.O. to the transitional diaconate for the service of the New Brunswick Oratory. Vesting clergy was Deacon Jack Kenny, S.O. The Ordination Mass was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Old Bridge. Rev. Mr. Juan Salonga was also ordained to the diaconate at the liturgy, for the service of the Church of Metuchen.

The following day, at St. Peter the Apostle Church in New Brunswick, Br. Jeff preached for the first time at the 11 AM Sunday Mass. Afterwards a reception was held for Br. Jeff’s family, parishioners and Secular Oratorians.

Br. Jeff’s ordination to the priesthood is expected to take place in May 2010. More information will be announced as it becomes available.

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Canonical Visitation of the New Brunswick Oratory

On Saturday, January 17, the New Brunswick Oratory welcomed the Very Rev. Felix Selden, C.O., Provost of the Vienna Oratory, and the Very Rev. Ignatius Harrison, C.O., Provost of the London Oratory, for a canonical visitation. At the 2006 General Congress in Rome, Father Selden was elected Delegate of the Apostolic See for the Confederation of the Oratory, a position that includes the responsibility to visit each Congregation every five years on behalf of the Holy Father. Father Harrison accompanied Father Selden as his secretary. During the four day visit, Fathers Selden and Harrison toured St. Peter the Apostle Parish and the Catholic Center at Rutgers, met with members of the Secular Oratory, and interviewed each member of the Congregation before formally presenting their recommendations. Upon leaving New Brunswick, Fathers Selden and Harrison traveled to South America, where they were scheduled to conduct several more visitations.

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Last updated: July 22, 2009  Disclaimer
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