Father James Nicholas Chern (born November 6, 1973) is a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Newark , serving as the archdiocese's Director of Campus Ministry. He is also chaplain and director of the Newman Center at Montclair State University .
Chern is known for his appearances on "The Catholic Guy Show " with Lino Rulli , a radio show airing on Sirius XM Satellite Radio , from 2007 until his departure in 2019.[ 1]
Early life and education
Chern is the son of George and Jo Ann (née Trippodi) Chern.[ 2] He has two brothers, Christopher and Craig.[ 2]
Chern graduated from DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania with a degree in theology and philosophy in 1995 and received a Master of Theology degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey in 1999.[ 3] [ 4]
Ministry
He was ordained on May 29, 1999[ 5] and installed parochial vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in West Orange, New Jersey ,[ 6] where he served for seven years.
In 2007, Chern was named chaplain and director of the Newman Center at Montclair State University , a position he still holds.[ 7] He was named Director of Campus Ministry for the Archdiocese of Newark in 2018 by Cardinal Joseph Tobin .[ 8] He has been called America's favorite college campus minister.[ 9]
Radio career
Chern's radio career began in August 2007 when he appeared as a guest on "The Catholic Guy Show " with Lino Rulli for a segment focusing on prayer.[ 10] [ 11] Chern originally got Sirius XM to listen to Howard Stern , and eventually stumbled upon Rulli's show where "for about 15 minutes, [he] couldn't tell if the show was pro-Catholic or anti-Catholic."[ 12] In September 2016, after years of being a periodic guest, he was chosen to co-host alongside Rulli, appearing on Thursdays and Fridays.[ 13] Chern remained co-host until his announced departure in June 2019.
See also
References
^ Liedl, Jonathan (August 30, 2018). " 'The Catholic Guy' Lino Rulli brings radio family home to Twin Cities" . The Catholic Spirit. Retrieved May 28, 2019 .
^ a b "George Chern" . Dangler Funeral Home. Retrieved May 28, 2019 .
^ "Clark Resident Fr. Jim Chern Receives Alumni Award from DeSales University" . DeSales University . 10 October 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2019 .
^ Homily on the Spot by Fr. Jim Chern . Retrieved 28 May 2019.
^ @FatherJimChern (May 28, 2019). "20 YEARS & STILL STANDING 5/29" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Jacobs, Andrew (22 November 2000). "Prelate With Gift for Raising Money and Recruiting Priests" . New York Times . Retrieved 28 May 2019 .
^ Newman Catholic Campus Ministry . Retrieved 28 May 2019.
^ "Official Appointments: Campus Ministry" . Catholic Advocate . 18 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019 .
^ "TCGS #166: Lino in New Jersey with Fr Jim Chern and... Lou?" . The Catholic Guy Show. April 8, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2019 .
^ Catholic Guy Podcast #232: Lino looks back on 2015! . Retrieved 28 May 2019.
^ Lino Rulli , Fr. Jim Chern (January 4, 2016). Catholic Guy Podcast #232: Lino looks back on 2015! (podcast). Event occurs at 16:30. Retrieved June 12, 2018 .
^ Lino Rulli , Fr. Jim Chern (June 1, 2018). The Catholic Guy Show (radio). Sirius SX.
^ Catholic Guy Podcast #260: BIG Announcement: Lino with Mark Hart, Fr Jim Chern, and Lino's Mom! . Retrieved 28 May 2019.
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