Archdiocese of Newark

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Diocese: Archdiocese of Newark
Status: Active
Rite: Latin
Type: Archdiocese
Ecclesiastical Province: Province of Newark
Suffragan Dioceses: Diocese of Camden, Diocese of Metuchen, Diocese of Paterson, Diocese of Trenton
Metropolitan Archdiocese:
Country: United States
Region: New Jersey
Bishop: Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Website: https://rcan.org/
Newspaper: https://jerseycatholic.org
Catholic Percentage: 46.0%
Catholic Elementary Schools: 73
Catholic High Schools:
Deaneries:
Priests: 381
Existence: 1853–
Predecessor Diocese:
Successor Diocese:
Catholic Hospitals:
Rating: 3.0

The Archdiocese of Newark, a metropolitan archdiocese of the Latin Rite, is an active archdiocese encompassing Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties in northern New Jersey in the United States. Erected as the Diocese of Newark on 29 July 1853 by Pope Pius IX and elevated to a metropolitan archdiocese on 10 December 1937, it is currently led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., as archbishop since 2017 (installed 6 January 2017). As the metropolitan see of the Ecclesiastical Province of Newark, it oversees the suffragan dioceses of Camden, Metuchen, Paterson, and Trenton, and serves approximately 1.3 million Catholics in a diverse urban and suburban region. A notable aspect is its Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a grand Gothic Revival structure begun in 1898 and completed in 1954, which stands as a major landmark of faith in Newark.


Establishment

The Diocese of Newark was erected on 29 July 1853 by Pope Pius IX, carved from territory of the Archdiocese of New York and Diocese of Philadelphia, to serve the growing Catholic population in northern New Jersey.[1] It was elevated to metropolitan archdiocese status on 10 December 1937.

History

The archdiocese has developed amid waves of immigration, particularly Irish, Italian, and more recently Hispanic and other communities. It gained additional suffragan sees with the erection of dioceses like Paterson and Trenton, and later Metuchen in 1981.[2] In recent years, the archdiocese has addressed challenges including declining Mass attendance and priest shortages, exploring parish consolidations while promoting pastoral initiatives such as "We Are His Witnesses" launched in 2025.[3]

Geography

The archdiocese covers 1,328 square kilometers (513 square miles) in four counties:

  • Bergen
  • Essex
  • Hudson
  • Union

It forms the Ecclesiastical Province of Newark.[4]

Mother Church

The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, a Gothic Revival basilica construction spanning from 1898 to 1954, serves as the archdiocese’s mother church.[5]

Leadership

Current Bishop

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., has served as archbishop since 2017. A Redemptorist with prior experience as archbishop of Indianapolis, he emphasizes evangelization, synodality, and pastoral care.[6]

Auxiliary Bishops

Auxiliary bishops include Pedro Bismarck Chau (appointed 2025), Manuel Aurelio Cruz, Elias Richard G. Lorenzo, O.S.B., and Michael Arsenio Saporito.[7]

Past Bishops

Name Tenure Notes
James Roosevelt Bayley 1853–1872 First bishop; later archbishop of Baltimore.
Michael Corrigan 1873–1880 Later coadjutor archbishop of New York.
Bernard John McQuaid 1880–1880 Apostolic administrator.
Winand Michael Wigger 1881–1901
John Joseph O'Connor 1901–1927
Thomas Joseph Walsh 1928–1952
Thomas Aloysius Boland 1952–1979
Peter Leo Gerety 1974–1986 Coadjutor then archbishop.
Theodore Edgar McCarrick 1986–2000 Later archbishop of Washington.
John Joseph Myers 2001–2016
Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. 2017– Current; cardinal.

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Theological and Cultural Orientation

The archdiocese maintains a balanced orientation (rating: 3.0), with standard Novus Ordo liturgies predominant and limited provision for the Traditional Latin Mass consistent with current Vatican norms.[9]

Statistics

The archdiocese covers 1,328 square kilometers (513 square miles), serves approximately 1.3 million registered Catholics across 212 parishes, with a total population of about 3 million.[10]

Religious Communities

Numerous religious orders are active, including various congregations of men and women supporting education, healthcare, and pastoral ministry.[11]

Parishes

Main article: List of parishes in Archdiocese of Newark
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_pageName City MailingAddress
Holy Trinity (Archdiocese of Newark, Fort Lee) Fort Lee, NJ 2367 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Holy Trinity (Archdiocese of Newark, Hackensack) Hackensack, NJ 34 Maple Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Holy Trinity (Archdiocese of Newark) Fort Lee, NJ 2367 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Holy Trinity (Archdiocese of Newark) Fort Lee, NJ 2367 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Immaculate Conception (Archdiocese of Newark) Hackensack, NJ 49 Vreeland Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Immaculate Conception (Archdiocese of Newark) Hackensack, NJ 49 Vreeland Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Immaculate Conception (Archdiocese of Newark) Hackensack, NJ 49 Vreeland Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Madonna (Archdiocese of Newark) Fort Lee, NJ 340 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Most Holy Name (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Our Lady of Mount Virgin (Archdiocese of Newark) Garfield, NJ 188 MacArthur Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
Saint Anastasia (Archdiocese of Newark) Teaneck, NJ 749 10th Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Saint Anastasia (Archdiocese of Newark) Teaneck, NJ 749 10th Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Saint Anastasia (Archdiocese of Newark) Teaneck, NJ 749 10th Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Saint Anastasia (Archdiocese of Newark) Teaneck, NJ 749 10th Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Saint Therese of Lisieux (Archdiocese of Newark) Cresskill, NJ 75 Knickerbocker Road, Cresskill, NJ 07626
St. Francis of Assisi (Archdiocese of Newark) Hackensack, NJ 50 Lodi St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
St. Francis of Assisi (Archdiocese of Newark) Hackensack, NJ 50 Lodi St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Archdiocese of Newark, Garfield) Garfield, NJ 155 Washington Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
St. Stanislaus Kostka (Archdiocese of Newark, Garfield) Garfield, NJ 155 Washington Place, Garfield, NJ 07026

The Archdiocese of Newark operates 212 parishes serving diverse communities across its four counties.[12]

Mission and Services

Catholic Education

The archdiocese oversees 73 schools (primarily elementary and secondary).[13]

Community Outreach

Catholic Charities provides extensive social services, including support for the vulnerable and immigrants.[14]

Notable Events or Figures

Recent initiatives include the pastoral program "We Are His Witnesses" launched in 2025.[15] The archdiocese has been led by notable figures such as Cardinal Theodore McCarrick (former archbishop) and current Cardinal Tobin.

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Associated Saints

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References

  1. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewa.html. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  2. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archdiocese_of_Newark. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  3. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://rcan.org/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  4. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewa.html. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  5. ↑ "Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart". https://www.newarkbasilica.org/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  6. ↑ "Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin". https://rcan.org/cardinal-tobin/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  7. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewa.html. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  8. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewa.html. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  9. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://rcan.org/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  10. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dnewa.html. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  11. ↑ "Religious Orders". https://rcan.org/religious-orders/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  12. ↑ "Archdiocese of Newark". https://rcan.org/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  13. ↑ "New Jersey Catholic Statistics". https://njcatholic.org/new-jersey-catholic-statistics. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  14. ↑ "Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark". https://ccannj.org/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 
  15. ↑ "Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart". https://www.newarkbasilica.org/. Retrieved 2026-01-10. 

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