St. Francis Cathedral School

Welcome Fr. James Prumos

Welcome Fr. James Prumos Hello, Everyone! My name is Father James Prumos . I will be serving you as Parochial Vicar at ...

🚧 Capital Project Update!: Cathedral Community Room Bathrooms

This week, our Cathedral Community Room Bathrooms are receiving a fresh new look. These important spaces serve both our parish and school. Stay tuned for the finished transformation! ✨

🙏 Be part of the transformation! Learn more about the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign and help build the future of our Cathedral at stfranciscathedral.org/page/rebuild.

🥭🍧 Cool Off with Halo-Halo! 🇵🇭☀️

Beat the summer heat and support a great cause at the St. Francis Cathedral Community of Filipino Americans (SFCCFA) Halo-Halo Fundraiser!

📅 Sunday, July 26
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 St. Francis Cathedral Community Room
528 Main Street, Metuchen

Enjoy a delicious Halo-Halo—filled with crushed ice, homemade sweet treats, leche flan, ube, creamy milk, and more—for just $10 (includes bottled water). Plus, stay for fellowship and line dancing!

All proceeds support St. Francis Cathedral and SFCCFA's 2026 activities.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a sweet taste of summer while supporting our Cathedral community! 💙🇵🇭

🔊 Capital Project Update!: Cathedral Sound System
Our new Cathedral sound system is being installed this week!

Our new sound system debuts at Mass this weekend! As we continue fine-tuning it in the weeks ahead, you'll begin experiencing clearer, more consistent sound throughout the Cathedral. Please join us and hear for yourself!

🙏 Want to learn more about the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign or help transform our Cathedral for future generations? Visit stfranciscathedral.org/page/rebuild.

🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿

Did you know? According to tradition, Pope Innocent III approved the Franciscan Order after dreaming of St. Francis holding up the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, a sign that the humble saint and his followers would help renew and strengthen the Church.

✨ What began with one man's "yes" to God became a movement that transformed the world.

🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis

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07/18/2026 Rector's Weekly Letter

07/18/2026 Rector's Weekly Letter Cathedral Family, While most of the world powers down for the summer, for much needed rest; there ...

🌿 Francis Fast Facts 🌿

Did you know? Before his conversion, St. Francis of Assisi was a soldier. At age 19, he fought in a conflict against the city of Perugia and was held as a prisoner of war for nearly a year.

This difficult experience became a turning point in his life and helped prepare his heart for the profound conversion that would lead him to follow Christ more completely.

✨ Even our greatest trials can become the path God uses to transform us.

🔗 Learn more about our Franciscan Jubilee Year: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/page/jubilee-year-of-st-francis

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🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Celebrating 250 Years of America • 1776–2026

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, we give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of liberty and pray that our country will always be guided by truth, justice, and faith.

“Christ himself linked freedom with the knowledge of truth: ‘You will know the truth and the truth will make you free’… Freedom can therefore never be construed without relation to the truth as revealed by Jesus Christ.”
— St. John Paul II, Philadelphia, 1979

May God continue to bless the United States of America, and may we remain one nation under God, seeking the freedom that is found in Jesus Christ.

🙏 Happy Fourth of July from the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi. 🇺🇸✝️

🎉 $4,301,799 Raised as of June 30! 🙌

Thank you to the 556 families whose generosity helped make this historic milestone possible. Together, we've surpassed our $4.0 million campaign goal and completed the public phase of the Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign. 💙

📬 Watch for a Campaign Summary Newsletter at the end of July with project updates and campaign highlights.

❤️ It's not too late to join the 556 families ! Gifts and pledges will continue to be accepted.

🔗 Give today: https://www.stfranciscathedral.org/o/sfcs/page/rebuild-give

🍎 We're Hiring at St. Francis Cathedral School! ❤️

Do you feel called to inspire the next generation of Saints and Scholars?

We are seeking passionate, faith-filled educators to join our team for the upcoming school year.

📚 Now Hiring:
• Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• 4th Grade Teacher (Math, Science & Religion)

At St. Francis Cathedral School, we are committed to forming students through our core values of Respect • Justice • Responsibility in a joyful, faith-filled learning community.

📩 Apply today: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: stfranciscathedralschool.org