⏳ Just 24 hours away…!
Tomorrow night, the Cathedral will be filled with the timeless beauty of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Step away from the noise of the week and into something truly peaceful, beautiful, and lasting.
🎶 Live music. Sacred space. A moment to breathe.
Bring a friend. You’ll be glad you did!
🗓 Saturday, May 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
🍷 Stay after for a festive wine & cheese reception
Even one hour of this music can change your entire week… join us!
✨Tonight!✨
Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series:
📖 The Practical Wisdom of St. Francis
Presented by Msgr. William Benwell
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Cathedral
Come discover the timeless wisdom and spiritual insights of St. Francis in this inspiring final Jubilee Speakers presentation. All are welcome!
Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series:
📖 The Practical Wisdom of St. Francis
Presented by Msgr. William Benwell
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Cathedral
Come discover the timeless wisdom and spiritual insights of St. Francis in this inspiring final Jubilee Speakers presentation. All are welcome!
⛪✨ Missed In-Pew Weekend? There’s still time! ✨
⛪ We’ve already raised $3.3M toward our $4.0–$4.5M goal, with just 8 weeks remaining to reach our goal. Every pledge makes a difference—consider a 5-year pledge to give over time.
🛠️ As Fr. Christy announced this past weekend:
• Cathedral bathroom renovations begin this month
• Evangelization Center and Cathedral HVAC work will take place this summer
👉 Your gifts are already at work! 🙏
Make your pledge today and join 300 of our 3,500 parish families who have already committed:
https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/o/sfcs/page/rebuild-give
💙 Together, we’re rebuilding our parish for generations to come.
✨ Cathedral Families—You’re Invited! ✨
🌮 Join us for Impact Night, Tacos & a Nacho Bar on May 5 at 6 PM in the Cathedral Community Room!
We’ll gather, share a meal, and talk about an important topic: 👉 How can we better support young families in parish life?
Your voice matters—we’d love your input!
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Cathedral Community Room
Bring your ideas (and your appetite!)—hope to see you there!
⛪✨ Rebuild My Church: It’s In-Pew Weekend! ✨⛪
This weekend at all Masses, parishioners will be invited to make a pledge toward the “Rebuild My Church” Capital Campaign. 💒
Our goal is $4.0–$4.5 million, and every gift—big or small—makes a difference. 🙏 Please prayerfully consider a meaningful commitment according to your means.
For more information, contact the Parish Office at (732) 548-0100. 📞
Thank you for your generosity! 💙
This weekend at all Masses, parishioners will be invited to make a pledge toward the “Rebuild My Church” Capital Campaign. 💒
Our goal is $4.0–$4.5 million, and every gift—big or small—makes a difference. 🙏 Please prayerfully consider a meaningful commitment according to your means.
For more information, contact the Parish Office at (732) 548-0100. 📞
Thank you for your generosity! 💙
Join us this evening for the Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series:
“How St. Francis of Assisi Shaped Catholic Devotion: Crèche, Stations of the Cross, & Eucharistic Adoration”
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Cathedral
Make plans to be with us tonight for an inspiring look at the traditions shaped by St. Francis. All are welcome!
📣 Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series
✨ A Saint Who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis
🎤 Presented by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
📅 Thursday, April 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi
Discover how St. Francis transformed the Church and the world—then and now.
🙏 All are welcome!
💻 Can’t make it? Watch live at stfranciscathedral.org and click on “Live Stream”
#JubileeofStFrancis #StFrancis #CatholicFaith #Franciscan #LectureSeries
✨ A Saint Who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis
🎤 Presented by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
📅 Thursday, April 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi
Discover how St. Francis transformed the Church and the world—then and now.
🙏 All are welcome!
💻 Can’t make it? Watch live at stfranciscathedral.org and click on “Live Stream”
#JubileeofStFrancis #StFrancis #CatholicFaith #Franciscan #LectureSeries
We wanted to let our parish community know that light hospitality and fellowship following the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses this Sunday will be canceled. We appreciate your understanding and will share more information soon.
Friendly reminder 🙏
Today we gather for a Holy Hour of Adoration for peace from 12:00–1:00 PM. All are welcome to come and spend this sacred time in prayer.
If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still be united with the Universal Church by watching Pope Leo XIV in Rome:
https://youtu.be/ef4aM7nfNBc?list=PLSeC25RsaeZhOFKvVNJ0BiRCQtXg0uwvZ
Let’s pray together for peace in our world 🤍
Today we gather for a Holy Hour of Adoration for peace from 12:00–1:00 PM. All are welcome to come and spend this sacred time in prayer.
If you’re unable to join us in person, you can still be united with the Universal Church by watching Pope Leo XIV in Rome:
https://youtu.be/ef4aM7nfNBc?list=PLSeC25RsaeZhOFKvVNJ0BiRCQtXg0uwvZ
Let’s pray together for peace in our world 🤍
🙏 Holy Hour of Adoration for Peace 🕊️
Join us this Saturday, April 11 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Cathedral as we unite in prayer with Pope Leo XIV and the Universal Church for peace in our world.
In response to the Holy Father’s call to pray for peace, Catholics around the world are gathering in Eucharistic Adoration—lifting our hearts to Christ, the Prince of Peace. 
✨ Come spend an hour in the presence of Our Lord and pray for healing, unity, and peace.
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
🕊️ Confessions available from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🔗 Learn more: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/article/2812257
Let us come together as one Body in Christ and entrust our world to Him. 🙏
✨It’s a Cathedral Easter! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Friday, April 10th
Eucharistic Praise & Worship Night at 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral
Saturday, April 11th
Eucharistic Holy Hour for Peace in the Middle East
at 12:00PM
In union with the Prayer Vigil led by Pope Leo XIV
in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
Cathedral
Sunday, April 12th
Light Hospitality and Fellowship after the
8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Mass
Cathedral
Divine Mercy Devotion at 3:00PM
Cathedral
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 16th
Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series
A Saint who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
Cathedral
✨ Eucharistic Praise & Worship ✨
Join us this Friday, April 10 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi for a powerful evening of prayer, music, and encounter with Our Lord in the Eucharist.
🙏 Led by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, this night invites us to deepen our love for Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.
🤍 Stay after for light refreshments and fellowship in the breezeway—come connect with fellow parishioners and grow together as a parish family.
“All are invited—come and be renewed in His presence.”
#EucharisticRevival #CatholicChurch #Adoration #PraiseAndWorship #StFrancisCathedral #EncounterChrist #CatholicFaith
Join us this Friday, April 10 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi for a powerful evening of prayer, music, and encounter with Our Lord in the Eucharist.
🙏 Led by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, this night invites us to deepen our love for Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.
🤍 Stay after for light refreshments and fellowship in the breezeway—come connect with fellow parishioners and grow together as a parish family.
“All are invited—come and be renewed in His presence.”
#EucharisticRevival #CatholicChurch #Adoration #PraiseAndWorship #StFrancisCathedral #EncounterChrist #CatholicFaith
✝️ Holy Saturday & Easter Schedule ✝️
Join us at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection!
🕊 See graphic below for full schedule
📺 Livestreamed Masses marked with *
🙏 All are welcome!
#HeIsRisen #EasterAtTheCathedral #HolyWeek
Join us at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection!
🕊 See graphic below for full schedule
📺 Livestreamed Masses marked with *
🙏 All are welcome!
#HeIsRisen #EasterAtTheCathedral #HolyWeek
✨It’s a Cathedral Holy Week! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Liturgies with an asterisk (*) can be watched on Live Stream
Thursday, April 2nd
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
*7:30 p.m. - Mass of the Lord's Supper
Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 11:30 p.m.
Cathedral
Friday, April 3rd
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
*3:00 p.m. - Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord
7:00 p.m. Stations and Veneration of the Cross until 9:00 p.m.
Cathedral
Saturday, April 4th
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
1:00 p.m. - Blessing of the Food - St. Francis CYO
*8:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Sunday, April 5th
9:00 a.m. The Resurrection of the Lord Masses
8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m.
No 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass
Monday, April 6th
9:00 a.m. Mass only
Regular daily mass schedule resumes on Tuesday, April 7th
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Pastoral Center Schedule
Thursday, April 2 – Monday, April 6: Pastoral Center and Adoration Chapel: Closed
Tuesday, April 7: Pastoral Center and Adoration Chapel: Reopen
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Upcoming Events after Easter
Friday, April 10th
Eucharistic Praise & Worship Night at 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral
Thursday, April 16th
Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series
A Saint who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
Cathedral
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Liturgies with an asterisk (*) can be watched on Live Stream
Thursday, April 2nd
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
*7:30 p.m. - Mass of the Lord's Supper
Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 11:30 p.m.
Cathedral
Friday, April 3rd
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
*3:00 p.m. - Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord
7:00 p.m. Stations and Veneration of the Cross until 9:00 p.m.
Cathedral
Saturday, April 4th
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
1:00 p.m. - Blessing of the Food - St. Francis CYO
*8:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Sunday, April 5th
9:00 a.m. The Resurrection of the Lord Masses
8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m.
No 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass
Monday, April 6th
9:00 a.m. Mass only
Regular daily mass schedule resumes on Tuesday, April 7th
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Pastoral Center Schedule
Thursday, April 2 – Monday, April 6: Pastoral Center and Adoration Chapel: Closed
Tuesday, April 7: Pastoral Center and Adoration Chapel: Reopen
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Upcoming Events after Easter
Friday, April 10th
Eucharistic Praise & Worship Night at 7:00 p.m.
Cathedral
Thursday, April 16th
Jubilee of St. Francis Lecture Series
A Saint who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
Cathedral
✨ Jubilee of St. Francis ✨
Franciscan Lecture Series
Join us at the Cathedral as we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi through a special three-part lecture series exploring the beauty, depth, and enduring impact of Franciscan spirituality.
📅 April 16 | 7:00 PM
A Saint Who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis
— Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
📅 April 30 | 7:00 PM
How St. Francis Shaped Catholic Devotion
(Crèche, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration)
— Rev. David M. Friel, S.T.D.
📅 May 7 | 7:00 PM
The Practical Wisdom of St. Francis
— Msgr. William Benwell
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
🙏 Come grow in faith and discover the richness of the Franciscan tradition.
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch via Live Stream:
stfranciscathedral.org
Franciscan Lecture Series
Join us at the Cathedral as we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi through a special three-part lecture series exploring the beauty, depth, and enduring impact of Franciscan spirituality.
📅 April 16 | 7:00 PM
A Saint Who Changed the World: The Historical Impact of St. Francis
— Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
📅 April 30 | 7:00 PM
How St. Francis Shaped Catholic Devotion
(Crèche, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration)
— Rev. David M. Friel, S.T.D.
📅 May 7 | 7:00 PM
The Practical Wisdom of St. Francis
— Msgr. William Benwell
📍 Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
🙏 Come grow in faith and discover the richness of the Franciscan tradition.
🎥 Can’t make it? Watch via Live Stream:
stfranciscathedral.org
Avery’s journey of faith has led to this moment—entering the Catholic Church at the Great Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM.
🎥 Listen to Avery’s story below and see how God has been at work.
🙏 Please keep Avery and the 14 catechumens in your prayers as they prepare to be welcomed into the Church this Easter.
“Ask and you shall receive; knock and the door will be opened… After two years of searching, I discovered that the truth I was seeking was not just an idea, but a Person who knows and loves me. Through OCIA, I encountered Christ more deeply and found a home in His Church.”
— Avery R.
🎥 Listen to Avery’s story below and see how God has been at work.
🙏 Please keep Avery and the 14 catechumens in your prayers as they prepare to be welcomed into the Church this Easter.
“Ask and you shall receive; knock and the door will be opened… After two years of searching, I discovered that the truth I was seeking was not just an idea, but a Person who knows and loves me. Through OCIA, I encountered Christ more deeply and found a home in His Church.”
— Avery R.
Here at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, journey with Sarah this Paschal Triduum as she prepares to enter the Catholic Church at the Great Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM on Saturday, April 4th
🎥 Hear her powerful testimony and witness how God is at work in her life.
🙏 Please join us in prayer for the 14 catechumens who will be welcomed into the Church this Easter.
“Coming into the Catholic Church through OCIA has been one of the most meaningful decisions of my life. This journey deepened my faith and taught me to trust God more fully. Director Tina Rossi led the program with such care and intention, creating a space where I felt encouraged, supported, and truly seen. This parish has become a place where my faith feels alive and rooted.”
— Sarah A.
🎥 Hear her powerful testimony and witness how God is at work in her life.
🙏 Please join us in prayer for the 14 catechumens who will be welcomed into the Church this Easter.
“Coming into the Catholic Church through OCIA has been one of the most meaningful decisions of my life. This journey deepened my faith and taught me to trust God more fully. Director Tina Rossi led the program with such care and intention, creating a space where I felt encouraged, supported, and truly seen. This parish has become a place where my faith feels alive and rooted.”
— Sarah A.
⛪✨ Holy Week Schedule Update ✨⛪
Please take note of upcoming hours for the Pastoral Center & Adoration Chapel:
📅 Tuesday, March 31
🕛 Closing at 12:00 PM for the Chrism Mass
📅 Wednesday, April 1
🏢 Pastoral Center: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🙏 Adoration Chapel: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
📅 Thursday, April 2 – Monday, April 6
🚪 Closed
📅 Tuesday, April 7
🎉 Reopen – Welcome back!
🙏 As we enter this sacred time, we invite you to join us in prayer and reflection throughout Holy Week.
💛 Thank you for your understanding and for being part of our Cathedral family!
⛪ MEN ON MISSION | LENTEN RETREAT 🙏
Step away from the busyness of life and enter into a morning of prayer, brotherhood, and renewal this Lent.
✨ “St. Joseph: Model of Faith, Fatherhood & Mission”
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Cathedral Community Room
🕗 8:00 AM – Mass
🥐 Buffet Breakfast & Fellowship
🎤 Reflection by Fr. Christy
🎶 Praise & Worship
🙏 Eucharistic Adoration
🕛 Retreat concludes at 12:00 PM
✝️ Confessions available: 12:00–4:00 PM
📲 Register here: https://forms.gle/M5JbtJcSdbUvENwQ8
(or scan the QR code on the flyer)
✨It’s a Cathedral Weekend! ✨
🙌 Don't Miss it! 🔥💙
Saturday, March 21
Men on Mission at 8:30 AM
Join other men of the parish in reflecting and sharing about Sunday's Gospel.
St. Francis CYO Upper Room
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Important Information
see below for more information
Put out Into the Deep: A Lenten Series by Fr. Christy at 7:00PM
March 25, 2026
Cathedral Community Room
Cathedral Holy Week Schedule
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Volunteer Opportunities
Call Pastoral Center Office at 732-548-0100
Easter Flowers Distribution (March 28th)
Chrism Mass Volunteers (March 31st)
