Press Releases/Statements

July 22, 2022

Cardinal Tobin: Go into the whole world, especially the periphery

Going out of one's comfort zone by reaching out to others with compassion and understanding may help us to understand better the Gospel. In his latest newsletter, Cardinal Tobin inspires us to open our hearts to others, especially those who have been rejected by society

July 8, 2022

Cardinal Tobin reflects on the hard work of building peace

Peace doesn't mean that all disagreements have been resolved. In his latest newsletter, Cardinal Tobin points out that genuine peace comes when we are able to face the hard truths about each other and our world...

June 30, 2022

New director for Archdiocese of Newark’s Catechetical Office appointed

Fr. Stephen J. Fichter, Ph.D., Episcopal Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of Newark, has announced the appointment of Patricia Rodriguez as the new Director of the Catechetical Office for the entire archdiocese effective July 1, 2022.

June 24, 2022

Statement of Cardinal Tobin on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson

The United States Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide recognizes that even the most helpless and dependent human beings have a right to life and possess inherent dignity and worth...

June 24, 2022

Statement from the NJ Catholic bishops on the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

We the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey express our deepest gratitude for the United States Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health. This decision ends a very dark chapter in American history and now is the time for our nation to move forward to heal wounds and social divisions...

June 24, 2022

In latest newsletter, Cardinal Tobin reminds us to rediscover the grace of the Eucharist

The Eucharistic Revival, a period of devotion and belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, started last Sunday and will conclude on July 2024. Cardinal Tobin encourages us to participate and encourages us to return to grace in these challenging times...

June 13, 2022

Archdiocese of Newark announces two new appointments in Office of Catholic Schools

Fr. Stephen J. Fichter, Ph.D., the Episcopal Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese, is pleased to announce two new appointments in the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools, effective July 1, 2022. Barbara Dolan has been appointed the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and Br. Christopher D. Hall, C.F.C., Ed.D., has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of High Schools...

June 10, 2022

Cardinal Tobin: Recovering kindness is a serious responsibility

In his latest newsletter, Cardinal Tobin asks readers to recover kindness in our dealings with one another. We must have a significant change of heart—and of practice—in our social interaction at all levels of discourse....

June 9, 2022

USCCB President statement on 20 years since passage of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

This June marks twenty years since the Catholic bishops of the United States gathered in Dallas, Texas to draft and pass the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in their commitment to address the issue of clergy sexual abuse...

June 6, 2022

Cardinal Tobin Appoints New Episcopal Vicar of Education for the Archdiocese of Newark

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Stephen J. Fichter, Ph.D., Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Wyckoff, New Jersey, as the new Episcopal Vicar of Education of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective July 1, 2022...