Welcome to the
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.
Bishop Hughes: The future of the church – and the world
What if Confirmation isn’t just about the church’s future, but the world’s? Bishop Hughes reflects on how young people’s faith offers hope for future leaders and decision-makers – and how engaging them in conversations about faith can renew our own faith right now.
Time: 4:38. Read the transcript.
The eternal hope of resurrection springs anew this Easter
This opinion piece by Bishop Hughes was published by The Record on April 3, 2026.
Feature Stories
2027 Pilgrimage to Iona
MAY 29 – JUN 6, 2027
Join Bishop Hughes on a pilgrimage to the sacred isle of Iona. Located off the west coast of Scotland, Iona is the symbolic center of Scottish Christianity, and has always been revered as a holy place and a center for pilgrimage.
Prices from £3600 (approximately $4860 USD). Prices are valid against increase for bookings made by May 31, 2026.
2026 Confirmation Services
All services will be live streamed. For the live stream link for a particular service, click the link for that service below.
- SAT, MAY 2 | 10 AM at St. James, Upper Montclair
- SAT, MAY 9 | 10 AM at St. Mary’s, Sparta
- SAT, MAY 16 | 10 AM at St. George’s, Maplewood
- SAT, MAY 30 | 10 AM at St. Matthew’s, Paramus
- TUE, JUN 2 | 7 PM at Grace, Madison
- SAT, JUN 13 | 10 AM at Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral, Newark
Other Upcoming Events
Justice Action Newsletter
Justice for people and planet is an important area of focus for us in the Diocese of Newark. Our Commission on Justice, Peace and Racial Reconciliation publishes a weekly Justice Action Newsletter summarizing upcoming events and activities for involvement. There are actions every day to support immigration rights, voter registration, economic and environmental justice, and more.
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.
The offering at our annual Diocesan Convention went support the food ministries in the Diocese of Newark via the Bishop’s Fund for Food Ministries. Offerings are still being accepted:
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Clergy Openings
Learn about the Clergy Transition process in the Diocese of Newark and explore current openings in our parishes.
Other Job Listings
Employment opportunities in the Diocese of Newark for lay people and non-parochial clergy.
