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| caption = Chern in 2015 |
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| birth_name = James Nicholas Chern |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|11|06}} |
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| residence = [[Montclair, New Jersey|Montclair]], [[New Jersey]] |
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| education = [[Master of Theology]] |
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| alma_mater = [[DeSales University]]<br>[[Seton Hall University]] |
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| occupation = [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]], radio broadcaster |
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| known_for = "''[[The Catholic Guy Show]]''" co-host |
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'''Father James |
'''Father James Nicholas Chern''' (born November 6, 1973) is a [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priest]] in the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark|Archdiocese of Newark]], serving as the archdiocese's Director of Campus Ministry. He is also chaplain and director of the [[Newman Centers|Newman Center]] at [[Montclair State University]]. |
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Chern is |
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.<ref name="hfyOF" /> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life and education== |
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Chern is the son of George and Jo Ann (nee Trippodi) Chern.<ref name=obit |
Chern is the son of George and Jo Ann ({{nee}} Trippodi) Chern.<ref name="obit" /> He has two brothers, Christopher and Craig.<ref name="obit" /> |
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Chern graduated from [[DeSales University]] with a degree in theology and philosophy in 1995 |
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.<ref name="desales" /><ref name="FdR9N" /> |
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==Ministry== |
==Ministry== |
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He was ordained on May 29, 1999<ref name="2JyYZ" /> and installed [[Vicar|parochial vicar]] of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in [[West Orange, New Jersey]],<ref name="4Zl0u" /> where he served for seven years. |
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In 2007, Chern was named chaplain and director of the [[Newman Centers|Newman Center]] at [[Montclair State University]], a position he still holds.<ref |
In 2007, Chern was named chaplain and director of the [[Newman Centers|Newman Center]] at [[Montclair State University]], a position he still holds.<ref name="gZaGC" /> He was named Director of Campus Ministry for the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark|Archdiocese of Newark]] in 2018 by [[Joseph W. Tobin|Cardinal Joseph Tobin]].<ref name="viP8X" /> He has been called America's favorite college campus minister.<ref name="lNGF1" /> |
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==Radio career== |
==Radio career== |
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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.<ref |
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.<ref name="295ZP" /><ref name="pod1416" /> 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."<ref name="show6118" /> In September 2016, after years of being a periodic guest, he was chosen to co-host alongside Rulli, appearing on Thursdays and Fridays.<ref name="CrWQV" /> Chern remained co-host until his announced departure in June 2019. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*''[[The Catholic Guy Show]]'' |
*''[[The Catholic Guy Show]]'' |
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*[[Lino Rulli]] |
*[[Lino Rulli]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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<ref name="obit">{{cite web| url = https://dangler.danglerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/344/George-Chern/obituary.html | title = George Chern | accessdate = May 28, 2019 | publisher = Dangler Funeral Home}}</ref> |
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<ref name="desales">{{cite news |title=Clark Resident Fr. Jim Chern Receives Alumni Award from DeSales University |url=http://readme.readmedia.com/Clark-Resident-Fr-Jim-Chern-Receives-Alumni-Award-from-DeSales-University/5007483/print |accessdate=28 May 2019 |work=DeSales University |date=10 October 2012}}</ref> |
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<ref name="pod1416">{{cite AV media |people=[[Lino Rulli]], Fr. Jim Chern |date=January 4, 2016 |title=Catholic Guy Podcast #232: Lino looks back on 2015! |medium=podcast |url=https://catholicguyshow.libsyn.com/catholic-guy-podcast-232-lino-looks-back-on-2015 |access-date=June 12, 2018 |time=16:30}}</ref> |
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<ref name="show6118">{{cite AV media |people=[[Lino Rulli]], Fr. Jim Chern |date=June 1, 2018 |title=The Catholic Guy Show |trans-title= |medium=radio |publisher=Sirius SX}}</ref> |
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<ref name="hfyOF">{{cite news | url = http://thecatholicspirit.com/news/local-news/the-catholic-guy-brings-radio-family-home-to-twin-cities/ | title = 'The Catholic Guy' Lino Rulli brings radio family home to Twin Cities | publisher = The Catholic Spirit | first = Jonathan | last = Liedl | date = August 30, 2018 | accessdate = May 28, 2019}}</ref> |
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<ref name="FdR9N">[https://homilyonthespot.com Homily on the Spot by Fr. Jim Chern]. Retrieved 28 May 2019.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | <ref name="4Zl0u">{{cite news |last1=Jacobs |first1=Andrew |title=Prelate With Gift for Raising Money and Recruiting Priests |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/22/nyregion/prelate-with-gift-for-raising-money-and-recruiting-priests.html |accessdate=28 May 2019 |work=New York Times |date=22 November 2000}}</ref> |
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<ref name="gZaGC">[https://www.msunewman.com/staff Newman Catholic Campus Ministry]. Retrieved 28 May 2019.</ref> |
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<ref name="viP8X">{{cite news |title=Official Appointments: Campus Ministry |url=http://www.editions.us.com/catholicadvocate_0718/10/ |accessdate=28 May 2019 |work=Catholic Advocate |date=18 July 2018 |archive-date=28 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528060540/http://www.editions.us.com/catholicadvocate_0718/10/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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<ref name="lNGF1">{{cite web | url = http://catholicguyshow.libsyn.com/tcgs-166-lino-in-new-jersey-with-fr-jim-chern-and-lou | title = TCGS #166: Lino in New Jersey with Fr Jim Chern and... Lou? | date = April 8, 2014 | accessdate = May 28, 2019 | publisher = The Catholic Guy Show}}</ref> |
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<ref name="295ZP">[https://catholicguyshow.libsyn.com/catholic-guy-podcast-232-lino-looks-back-on-2015 Catholic Guy Podcast #232: Lino looks back on 2015!]. Retrieved 28 May 2019.</ref> |
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<ref name="CrWQV">[http://catholicguyshow.libsyn.com/catholic-guy-podcast-260-big-announcement-lino-with-mark-hart-fr-jim-chern-and-linos-mom Catholic Guy Podcast #260: BIG Announcement: Lino with Mark Hart, Fr Jim Chern, and Lino's Mom!]. Retrieved 28 May 2019.</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Official website|https://homilyonthespot.com}} |
*{{Official website|https://homilyonthespot.com}} |
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{{Lino Rulli}} |
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[[Category:1973 births]] |
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[[Category:American radio personalities]] |
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[[Category:American Roman Catholic priests]] |
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[[Category:DeSales University alumni]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:52, 19 October 2024
Father Jim Chern | |
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 Chern in 2015 | |
| Born | James Nicholas Chern November 6, 1973 |
| Education | Master of Theology |
| Alma mater | DeSales University Seton Hall University |
| Occupation(s) | Roman Catholic priest, radio broadcaster |
| Known for | "The Catholic Guy Show" co-host |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.