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Diocese of Newark

Our Mission:
Join us in following Jesus Christ with bold acts of justice, peace, and love.

Our Vision:
A world transformed, where all creation knows God’s life-changing love.

WHO WE AREFIND A CHURCH

Bishop Hughes and baby

Live stream of the

151st Diocesan Convention

For all materials, go to dioceseofnewark.org/convention.

We know how to persevere

From prayer to advocacy to feeding the hungry, Bishop Hughes reminds us that perseverance is more than surviving hard times – it’s trusting God’s ongoing work through us to bring hope and transformation. (Time: 5:59.)

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Upcoming Events

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Nov 30
4:00 pm

Ordination of Claudette Monica Powell to the Diaconate

God willing, and the People of God consenting, the Rt. Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, XI Bishop of Newark, will ordain Claudette Monica Powell (Sr. Monica Clare, CSJB) to the Sacred Order of Deacons.
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Dec 7
3:00 pm

Open House

Come see the new Episcopal House. We look forward to showing you our new offices!
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Apr 22 - 26, 2026

Pilgrimage to the American South

Join Bishop Hughes on a powerful pilgrimage through Alabama, retracing the footsteps of history and the brave souls who fought for civil rights. Register by Dec. 15, 2025.
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Feeding & Helping Neighbors

Across our diocese, our churches share God’s love in practical ways – through food ministries, thrift stores, and women and infant centers that offer care and support to our neighbors in need.

FIND ONE NEAR YOU

At our annual Diocesan Convention, the offering will support the food ministries in the Diocese of Newark via the Bishop’s Fund for Food Ministries. Offerings are being accepted now:

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Feature Stories

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Canon Wright Sabbatical 2025
November 3, 2025

Return from sabbatical

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Parish Collaboration Lay Pastoral Leader
November 3, 2025

Parish collaboration: A lay pastoral leader’s experience

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A morning of renewal for Sunday school leaders
October 28, 2025

A morning of renewal for Sunday school leaders

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Memorials & Thanksgivings

Memorializing the names of those we lost during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic (whether of COVID-19 or not), giving thanks for all those who dedicated their time and talent to serve and support others during that extremely challenging time.

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Clergy Openings

Learn about the Clergy Transition process in the Diocese of Newark and explore current openings in our parishes.

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Other Job Listings

Employment opportunities in the Diocese of Newark for lay people and non-parochial clergy.

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