For nearly half a year now, it seems like we have all been living in the Twilight Zone. Things just don’t appear to be the way they should be, and it’s kind of eerie. I certainly don’t want to joke about this deadly serious pandemic. Too many people have lost family members, friends and close colleagues. Many others have lost their jobs or are experiencing severe economic hardships...

The people of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark join with Catholic dioceses across the United States as well as all people of good will in condemning the senseless and brutal murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. We extend our deep sorrow to his family and friends, who face soul-sapping grief because of his terrible death.

We know the desire to return to your parishes, participate in the liturgy, and receive the Eucharist is incredibly strong, but we ask that everyone approach this reopening with a patient, loving and charitable mindset. The specific details of when public Mass will resume and how it will be celebrated are still being determined, but the return will occur through a three-phase gradual process.

Cardinal Tobin and the Archdiocesan leadership team continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation and to aggregate guiding information from federal, state and local officials.  Based on the latest information shared publicly, following are updated directives regarding Catholic Cemeteries approved by Cardinal Tobin for the Archdiocese of Newark.

UPDATED The Archdiocese of Newark’s Coronavirus Task Force continues to monitor the ongoing pandemic situation and to aggregate guiding information from federal, state and local officials. Click on the above link to read more.

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Coronavirus Task Force continues to monitor the ongoing pandemic situation and to aggregate guiding information from federal, state and local officials. Click on the above link to read more.

During Pandemic, Cardinal Tobin encourages Parishioners to aid local Churches and Ministries. Click on the above link to read more.

Churches Remain Open for Private Prayer, Funerals, Baptisms, and Weddings Limited to 10 Family Members. Click the link above to read more...

Dear Brother Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, I am writing to provide additional guidance and support to you as together we weather the storm of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Click the link above to read more...

The Archdiocese of Newark announced today it will live-stream Mass this Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Noon (EST). All faithful are invited to join virtually. Click the above link to view...

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, announced today that he has dispensed the faithful of the Archdiocese from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice. Additionally, he has suspended the public celebration of Mass for Saturday evening, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2020, after evaluating recommendations of state and health officials. This decision will be reviewed daily, and any new determination will be announced next week. Click the link above to read more...  

Our neighbors in Paterson at Catholic Charities/Straight and Narrow counseling center suffered a five-alarm devastating fire on Aug. 24. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities, Paterson, Scott Millikan, “Straight and Narrow is the largest drug and alcohol counseling center in, I think, the world.” It has helped thousands in the city of Paterson and surrounding towns since the 1950s. You can help by: making an online donation @ www.ccpaterson.org/snfire or Text your donation form your mobile phone @ SNFIRE to 414444. Additional information can be found on their website or call 973-737-2077 ext. 403

Please join Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., as he leads the Archdiocese of Newark in a Lenten Prayer Service, "Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God," for the survivors of sexual abuse and for the people of our Church on Thursday March 28th at 7:30 PM in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.