Randolph parish rejoices in receiving Colombian-born pastor #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Resurrection_6335-2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /><p><strong>Resurrection Parish</strong> in Randolph, N.J., on Dec. 7, joyfully welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who installed Father Yojaneider Garcia as pastor of the parish during a Mass the bishop celebrated.</p>
<p>Bishop Sweeney named Father Garcia as Resurrection’s pastor effective July 1, while continuing as director of Catechesis and Faith Formation for the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey. The Colombian-born priest is also a diocesan Censor Librorum, an ecclesiastical authority charged with reviewing texts for doctrinal accuracy. Father Garcia is also participating in executive-level coursework through Boston College as part of a new project.</p>
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<p>Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli ordained Father Garcia on May 24, 2014.</p>
<p>“I am very grateful to all the people who participated in my installation as pastor. I was truly overwhelmed by the presence of so many parishioners and friends, and by the beautiful expressions of love and support you offered me. Thank you very much to everyone who attended,” Father Garcia posted on social media.</p>
<p>During his visit, Bishop Sweeney also blessed a room at Resurrection for children and their families to use during the parish’s Inclusive & Accessible Masses.</p>
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</div> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Resurrection_6335-2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" />Resurrection Parish in Randolph, N.J., on Dec. 7, joyfully welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who installed Father Yojaneider Garcia as pastor of the parish during a Mass the bishop celebrated. Bishop Sweeney named Father Garcia as Resurrection’s pastor effective July 1, while continuing as director of Catechesis and Faith Formation for the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey. The Colombian-born priest is also a diocesan Censor Librorum, an ecclesiastical authority charged with reviewing texts for doctrinal accuracy. Father Garcia is also participating in executive-level coursework through Boston College as part of a new project. Click here to subscribe to our weekly
Resurrection Parish in Randolph, N.J., on Dec. 7, joyfully welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who installed Father Yojaneider Garcia as pastor of the parish during a Mass the bishop celebrated.
Bishop Sweeney named Father Garcia as Resurrection’s pastor effective July 1, while continuing as director of Catechesis and Faith Formation for the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey. The Colombian-born priest is also a diocesan Censor Librorum, an ecclesiastical authority charged with reviewing texts for doctrinal accuracy. Father Garcia is also participating in executive-level coursework through Boston College as part of a new project.
Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli ordained Father Garcia on May 24, 2014.
“I am very grateful to all the people who participated in my installation as pastor. I was truly overwhelmed by the presence of so many parishioners and friends, and by the beautiful expressions of love and support you offered me. Thank you very much to everyone who attended,” Father Garcia posted on social media.
During his visit, Bishop Sweeney also blessed a room at Resurrection for children and their families to use during the parish’s Inclusive & Accessible Masses.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
Randolph parish rejoices in receiving Colombian-born pastor #Catholic –
Resurrection Parish in Randolph, N.J., on Dec. 7, joyfully welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who installed Father Yojaneider Garcia as pastor of the parish during a Mass the bishop celebrated.
Bishop Sweeney named Father Garcia as Resurrection’s pastor effective July 1, while continuing as director of Catechesis and Faith Formation for the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey. The Colombian-born priest is also a diocesan Censor Librorum, an ecclesiastical authority charged with reviewing texts for doctrinal accuracy. Father Garcia is also participating in executive-level coursework through Boston College as part of a new project.
Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli ordained Father Garcia on May 24, 2014.
“I am very grateful to all the people who participated in my installation as pastor. I was truly overwhelmed by the presence of so many parishioners and friends, and by the beautiful expressions of love and support you offered me. Thank you very much to everyone who attended,” Father Garcia posted on social media.
During his visit, Bishop Sweeney also blessed a room at Resurrection for children and their families to use during the parish’s Inclusive & Accessible Masses.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
![Randolph parish rejoices in receiving Colombian-born pastor #Catholic - Resurrection Parish in Randolph, N.J., on Dec. 7, joyfully welcomed Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, who installed Father Yojaneider Garcia as pastor of the parish during a Mass the bishop celebrated.
Bishop Sweeney named Father Garcia as Resurrection’s pastor effective July 1, while continuing as director of Catechesis and Faith Formation for the Paterson Diocese in New Jersey. The Colombian-born priest is also a diocesan Censor Librorum, an ecclesiastical authority charged with reviewing texts for doctrinal accuracy. Father Garcia is also participating in executive-level coursework through Boston College as part of a new project.
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Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli ordained Father Garcia on May 24, 2014.
“I am very grateful to all the people who participated in my installation as pastor. I was truly overwhelmed by the presence of so many parishioners and friends, and by the beautiful expressions of love and support you offered me. Thank you very much to everyone who attended,” Father Garcia posted on social media.
During his visit, Bishop Sweeney also blessed a room at Resurrection for children and their families to use during the parish’s Inclusive & Accessible Masses.
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