Mass readings for The Ascension of the Lord – Sunday, June 1, 2025
Acts 1:1-11
Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Ephesians 1:17-23
Luke 24:46-53

BEYOND THE EDGE – Homily for the Ascension of the Lord – 6/1/25

Fr. Jim Chern has been a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark since 1999.

He graduated with his master’s in theology from Seton Hall University. After his graduation he was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes parish where he served as Parochial Vicar for 7 years.

In 2007 he was named director of the Newman Catholic Center at Montclair State University where he still serves.

In 2018 Fr. Jim was additionally named Archdiocesan Director of Campus Ministry by Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

BEYOND THE EDGE – Homily for the Ascension of the Lord – 6/1/25

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