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[Catholic Caucus] NJ Bishop Supportive of Pro-LGBT Group in His Diocese A local Catholic: 'With Bp. Checchio, we seem to have another wolf in sheep's clothing' SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (ChurchMilitant.com) - Bishop James Checchio of the diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey, whose episcopal ordination was attended by notorious homosexual predator Theodore McCarrick, supports a pro-LGBT group hosted in his diocese.Theodore McCarrick lays hands on James Checchio at his episcopal ordination on May 3, 2016 Father John Alvarado, the pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, is listed as the moderator and facilitator of In God's Image...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Msgr. James Checchio, who recently stepped down as rector of the North American College, on Tuesday was appointed bishop of Metuchen, a diocese in north-central New Jersey. “Touched by a bit of holy fear, I am certainly humbled to become the shepherd of this wonderful diocese, and I look forward to striving to fulfill the demanding task of ensuring that the pastoral charity of Jesus Christ continues to be abundant here in Metuchen,” Msgr. Checchio said at a March 8 press conference announcing his appointment. “I promise you my prayers and my commitment to serve to the...