Fr. Henry L. Hemmerling was born in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.  He received a bachelors degree in philosophy and classical languages from Seton Hall University in South Orange.  He then attended Immaculate Conception Seminary and was ordained to the Priesthood on May 28, 1966.  In 1972, Fr. Hemmerling graduated from Fordham University with a Master’s Degree in Religious Education and in 1974 he received his Master’s Degree in Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. 

As part of the Diocese of Metuchen, he served as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in South Plainfield, St. Magdalen de Pazzi Parish in Flemington and Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Old Bridge.

Father Hemmerling was also a member of the Commission for the Continuing Education of Priests, the Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, and the Commission for Sites and Boundaries.   He has served as a Mentor for Permanent Deacons of Hunterdon and Warren Countires in New Jersey and has also been a member of the Diaconate Advisory Board.

After faithfully serving the people of the Diocese of Trenton and Metuchen, New Jersey for almost thirty five years, Fr. Hemmerling retired in 2001 and relocated to Spring Hill where he lives in Timber Pines.  He generously gives of his time assisting with confessions, officiating at funerals, celebrating Masses and helping in the Religious Education program.  In his spare time he is involved with the Timber Pines Garden Club as well as the Timber Pines New Jersey Club.  He also volunteers at St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop and works in the Food Pantry.