Statement of Bishop-Elect Thomas A. Donato

My appointment as Auxiliary Bishop to Archbishop Myers by Pope John Paul II has been an overwhelming and humbling experience. In accepting this appointment, I express my heartfelt thanks to Pope John Paul II, to Archbishop Myers, and to the priests of the Archdiocese of Newark who have been supportive of me through my years in priestly ministry.

As I take on this new position I pray that God is ever more compassionate with me. May God grant me an abundance of graces to provide for all God’s People -- clergy and laity, as I look forward to working with the Archbishop in continuing to bring this local church of Newark through exciting and challenging times.