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Fr. Abraham Orapankal Named Pastor At St. Matthias

March 13, 2020 Religion

Father Abraham Orapankal, who has served as interim Pastor at St. Matthias Church since 2018, has been named permanent Pastor.

The announcement was made March 13 by Bishop James F. Checchio of the Diocese of Metuchen.

Orapankal was named to the interim position following the resignation of Fr. Douglas Haefner, after financial irregularities were found in the church’s accounts. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has been investigating the issue since late 2018.

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