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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.

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Bishop Hughes and baby

The gift of real connection

Bishop Hughes reflects on how a deceptively simple question – “How are you doing?” – can open space for truth, healing, and deeper community, and urges us to try it this holiday season. (Time: 5:44.)

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 20
7:00 pm

Bishop’s Study Group 2026

This winter the Bishop’s Study Group will convene while Bishop is on sabbatical. Canon Clark will be joined by the Reverend Dr. Carla E. Roland Guzmán, professor at the General Theological Seminary.
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Feb 3
7:00 pm

Young Adults Hockey Game Day

Young Adults from across the Diocese of Newark will gather at the Prudential Center in Newark for fellowship and to watch a hockey game together: NJ Devils v. Columbus Blue Jackets.
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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 Jan. 9, 2026.
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Registration open for 2026 Confirmation Services

Our 2026 diocesan Confirmation services are scheduled in May and June, with pre-Confirmation gatherings for adults and youth in April.

Registration opened on Jan. 5 and will remain open for each service until it reaches capacity or until April 30, whichever comes first.

Visit the Confirmation page for more information and to register candidates for Confirmation, Reception, or to Reaffirm their Baptismal Vows.

Feature Stories

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Margo Peckham Clark
January 7, 2026

Communication, collaboration, and story

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Alleluia Fund
December 15, 2025

One Body. One Spirit. One Call to Give.

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Welcoming Christmas Visitors with Intention
December 15, 2025

Welcoming Christmas Visitors with Intention

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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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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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