We, The Church in the Archdiocese of Newark,

are Catholic Christians who recognize and acknowledge in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection, the expression of the Father’s gift of love for all people. Empowered by the Spirit of the risen Christ, we are called, as individuals and as a community, to be living witnesses of Christ’s presence and His ongoing mission in our society.

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LATEST NEWS

 Giving Express Online
The Archdiocese of Newark now accepts donations through the American Express GivingExpress Program. Click Here to donate and for more information.

 Pope Benedict XVI Honors 28 in the Archdiocese of Newark
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 Social Action Summer Institute
A National Institute for Catholic Social Justice Ministries
July 19-24, 2009
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

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 Archdiocese Again Leads Nation in Ordinations
by Ward Miele, Managing Editor
May 20, 2009

For the third time in recent years, the Archdiocese of Newark is leading the nation with the number of men to be ordained to the priesthood. Archbishop John J. Myers will ordain 13 new priests, including two who call the Church of Newark home, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge St., Newark.



 Swine Flu Concerns
With news updates reaching us every day about the number of cases of H1 N1 (“swine”) flu both throughout the United States and in our area, parishioners, school families and students are raising questions about how we here in the Archdiocese are preparing for the possibility that cases may occur among our Catholic community. 

 About Conscience Protection

 Statement of Archbishop John J. Myers On Legal Protection for the Unborn and Support for Mothers

 One Man, One Woman
Marriage and the Common Good
View the 14 minute video which includes a special message from the Most Rev. John M. Smith, Bishop of Trenton, New Jersey