The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, 10th Bishop of Newark (2007-2018), attended the 150th Diocesan Convention as a guest. At the Friday dinner he spoke briefly reminding us that while the country is in a challenging place, we have the “via media,” or middle way, in our DNA. (time: 2:46.)
Through historical photos and modern footage, this video, produced for the 150th Diocesan Convention, shows how parishes across northern New Jersey have grown together and supported one another since 1874. (Time: 6:47.)
The 150th Convention took place three days after the 2024 presidential election. Before calling Convention to order, Bishop Hughes asked all Convention attendees to enter into the following Covenant of Safety, based on the Baptismal Covenant.
The waves of recent immigrants in our communities are creating a diverse society which implies that our Hispanic / Latino Churches have to prepare the way so that these newcomers can be welcomed in our communities.
The Diocese of Newark’s long history of being at the forefront of justice for all God’s people is once again leading the way, this time to ensure that sexism and misogyny is eradicated within The Episcopal Church.
On June 9, 2024, 97 members of the diocese were honored with the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th annual Commission on Aging service.