Please be informed that a memorial Mass for our former pastor, Fr. Blaise Baran, will be celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 11:00 am, at St. Joseph Church, 200 Carlton Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882.
This was Father’s last assignment in the Diocese of Metuchen before he left for Las Vegas. Bishop Checchio will be the main celebrant of the Mass and Fr. Dan Sloan will be the homilist.
Prior to the Mass, from 10-11:00 the ashes of Fr. Blaise will be present in the church for those who wish to pay their respects. Members of Father’s family will be present.