Statement on the passing of Most Reverend David Arias, O.A.R, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark
The Most Reverend David Arias, O.A.R., D.D., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was 89 years old.
Upon hearing the news of Bishop Arias’ passing, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, said, “Today this local Church of Newark mourns a remarkable and trusted shepherd who guided the faithful wisely, well and with great pastoral care. When he was ordained a bishop in 1983, he chose a motto that reflected his love for and dedication to the people of this church: ‘Pascere Populum Suum’ – ‘to shepherd his people.’”
Bishop Arias entered the Order of Augustinian Recollects in 1946. He was ordained a priest in 1952 and ordained as an auxiliary bishop of Newark in 1983. He retired as auxiliary bishop in 2004.
Bishop Arias served the Archdiocese in numerous positions, including as Regional Bishop of Hudson County, Pastor at the Church of Saint Joseph of the Palisades in West New York, and Episcopal Vicar of Hispanic Affairs in Newark. During his tenure as Vicar of Hispanic Affairs, Bishop Arias focused on the pastoral care of the growing Hispanic population throughout the region, representing their interests and making all aware of the reality of the Hispanics in the various parishes throughout the Archdiocese. This was the focus of his Sociological and Pastoral Study called Presencia Nueva or New Presence, which contributed to better service to the Hispanic community.
Bishop Arias’ body will be received in the Church of Saint Joseph of the Palisades in West New York on Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 PM, and will lie in repose until the celebration of the Mass of Jesus Christ the High Priest at 7:00 PM that evening. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Diocese of Brooklyn, will be the main celebrant for the Mass.
On Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 AM, Bishop Arias’ body will be received in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, and will lie in repose until 1:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM. Following the Mass, Bishop Arias will be entombed in the Crypt of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will be the main celebrant for the Mass.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Church of Saint Joseph of the Palisades
6401 Palisade Avenue
West New York, New Jersey
Reception of the Body: 2:00 PM
Vigil Service (Viewing): 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Funeral Liturgy (Mass): 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge Street
Newark, New Jersey
Reception of the Body: 10:00 AM
Vigil Service (Viewing): 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Funeral Liturgy (Mass): 2:00 PM
Rite of Committal/Interment:
The Crypt of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Newark, New Jersey