We Are His Witnesses is a pastoral initiative launched by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, on Pentecost in June 2025. It invites all of us to walk together on a journey—a path of pastoral conversion. Inspired by the Word of God and rooted in Pope Francis’s Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), this initiative calls on the entire Church to reimagine parish life, mission, and ministry in response to a changing world.

Messages from Cardinal Tobin

Jun 8

Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Tobin

Jun 8

Una carta pastoral del Cardenal Tobin

Jan 6

Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Tobin

Jan 6

Una carta pastoral de Cardenal Tobin

Jan 6

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Share Your Feedback: Deadline Extended to December 31

Thank you for registering for the We Are His Witnesses listening session at your parish. We appreciate your time and participation. If you attended but did not have an opportunity to share your feedback, this is a friendly reminder to do so. You can submit individual feedback using the following form:

Archdiocese of Newark Feedback Form

You may offer comments on any or all of the planning area models. The feedback form will remain open until December 31, 2025. Thank you.

Listening Sessions are Now Open

Model Feedback Form

Parish Workbooks

Planning Areas

County Maps, Pastorate Models & Planning Areas

Please select the county to view the map and initial model options for each planning area. These proposed model options or groupings of parishes aim to facilitate collaboration and feedback.