The Archdiocese of Newark
Learn about the wide array of resources available, as we journey in faith with the Archdiocese of Newark and over 200+ other parishes in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties.
Pastoral Offices & Ministries
The Archdiocese of Newark offers resources to support our local parish life including:
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Pastoral & Ministry
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Charitable & Social Services
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Educational & Faith Formation
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Vocations
Charitable & Social Services
Learn more about charitable and social services:
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Catholic Charities. A range of services to support behavioral health, children and family, education, workforce development, adult services, housing and food assistance, immigrant and refugee services, those with HIV & AIDS, and more.
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Mercy House. Offering a welcoming space for individuals and families in need.
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My Beautiful One, A ministry of accompaniment supports parents carrying to term following a prenatal diagnosis, from diagnosis through pregnancy, birth, and whatever lies ahead, for up to one year.
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Pontifical Mission Societies. Promoting the ministry of evangelization through the four Pontifical Mission Societies: Propagation of the Faith, Holy Childhood Association, St. Peter Apostle, and Missionary Union of Priests and Religious.
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Respect Life. Promoting the Catholic Church’s teaching on the respect, care, and protection of human life from conception to natural death. Our office services as a liaison to clergy, religious and laity in order to assist in affirming the dignity of life and provide support to people in need.
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Social Concerns. The Office for Social Concerns embodies the mission of Jesus described in Luke 4:18-19 by bringing good news to the poor, advocating for freedom, healing the blind, and supporting the oppressed. Through collaborations with individuals, organizations, parish committees, and advocacy groups, we empower individuals to actively engage in their lives and work towards justice. Aligned with Pope Francis’s vision, we uphold the rights and responsibilities of all, striving for a peaceful world and the fulfillment of God’s Kingdom.
Education & Faith Formation
Learn more about ways to deepen your faith
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Campus Ministry. The Archdiocese supports campus ministries at our local universities, including Kean University, Montclair State University, NJCU, Ramapo College, Rutgers Newark, NJIT, and Essex County Community College, and Stevens Institute of Technology.
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Lifelong Faith Formation. Learn about the abundant resources for Adult Faith Formation, Family Faith Formation, Hispanic Faith Formation, and what is involved with being a Catechist to help accompany those who may be exploring life within the Catholic Church.
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Catholic Schools. The Archdiocese operates schools across all four counties, serving children from PreK to high school.
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Office for Evangelization. The office for Evangelization seeks to assist parishes and individuals in fostering and cultivating a culture of evangelization throughout the Archdiocese of Newark.
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Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children. The mission of the scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children is to provide children in need with the opportunity for a quality, values-based education in a safe environment.
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry.The Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, advocates for the recognition, value and integration of young people into the life and mission of the Church as we educate and support the pastors, clergy, coordinators of youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark.
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