Death of Bishop Rodimer, Holy Day of Obligation, Bishop O’Connell to attend Simbang Gabi

Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Rodimer, who led the Diocese of Paterson from 1978 until his retirement in 2004, died Dec. 6 at the age of 91. 
 
The announcement was made by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, current Bishop of Paterson, who expressed “great sadness” and called upon his flock to remember Bishop Rodimer and all who were close to him in their prayers.  
 
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shared this message upon learning about Bishop Rodimer’s death:  "On behalf of the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton, I express both our sadness at the passing of Bishop Emeritus Frank Rodimer, sixth bishop and native son of the Diocese of Paterson, and our joyful gratitude for his many years of priestly ministry in the Church.  May God continue to bless the Diocese of Paterson and may Bishop Rodimer rest in the Lord's peace."
 
Born in Rockaway, Bishop Rodimer was ordained a priest in 1951. More about the late bishop is available in his biography on the Diocese of Paterson’s website.
 
Funeral services for Bishop Rodimer are as follows: The Reception of the Body will be 2 p.m. Dec. 14 in St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Paterson.  Viewing will continue until 7 p.m., followed immediately by Vespers. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Dec. 15, in St. John the Baptist Cathedral.

Check back with TrentonMonitor.com for more on the life and ministry of Bishop Rodimer.

 

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December 8th, was the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

This is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Diocese of Trenton. Please check with your local parish for Mass times. If you need to find a parish where you can attend Mass, you can search in our Diocesan Parish Finder by clicking here.
 

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Due to an editing error, the Nov. 29 issue of The Monitor reported the incorrect date and location of the Simbang Gabi service with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. Mark your calendar for this correct date: Bishop O’Connell will be in attendance for the Dec. 14 Simbang Gabi service in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, with Rosary and Confession prior to Mass
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