Communications
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Clergy ministry transitions in 2025
Arrivals, departures and retirements.Death in our diocesan family: Ruth A. Gadbois
With sadness we share the news of the death of Ruth A. (Murphy) Gadbois, 84, on January 17, 2025. She was the mother of the Rev. Paula Toland of St. Stephen’s, Millburn.Death in our diocesan family: Lisa Smith
With sadness we share the news of the death of Lisa Smith, 65, on December 29, 2024 while visiting her sister in Austin, TX.Relocation of diocesan offices: Status update January 2025
In preparation for NJPAC taking possession of 31 Mulberry at the end of this month, on January 21 Bishop Hughes led a Service of Deconsecration and Farewell in its chapel.Convention Corner: A heartfelt thank you for the success of the 150th Convention
After months of hard work and preparation, the Convention was over in the blink of an eye. However, such a large event does not happen without the dedication and contributions of countless individuals.Suggestions from the Bishop’s Action Groups
The Action Groups for Climate, Immigration, Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Racial Justice & Racial History, and LGBTQ Support and Advocacy share suggestions for actions that individuals or parishes can take right now.Changes to the Bishop’s staff
After more than fifteen years of dedicated service to the diocese, Noel Garcia will be retiring as Controller on Wednesday, January 15. The diocese has engaged a consultant, Alice Ralston, to serve as Interim Controller.New task force to advocate for the neurodiverse
The Diocese of Newark is proud to announce the formation of BOOST, a new Task Force that advocates for Neurodiverse people and their caregivers, and we are inviting passionate individuals to join us in this crucial initiative.Death in our diocesan family: Glenn Douglass Jubilee
With sadness we share the news of the death of Glenn Douglass Jubilee, 70, on December 18, 2024, suddenly at his home in Massachusetts. He was the brother of former diocesan staff member Jane Jubilee.Clergy ministry transitions in 2024
Arrivals, departures and retirements.Relocation of diocesan offices: Status update December 2024
In keeping with the terms of the diocese’s sale of 31 Mulberry to NJPAC, the diocesan staff are contractually obligated to vacate the building by January 31 – but the new offices in Livingston won’t be ready until sometime later in the first quarter of 2025. Here is how the transition will be handled to minimize disruptions during this interim period.Death in our diocesan family: Joan Henderson Lodge
With sadness we share the news of the death of Joan Henderson Lodge on November 21, 2024 in Kingsport Tennessee.Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Richard Belden Andersen
With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. Richard Belden Andersen on November 11, 2024 at his home in Ho-Ho-Kus.Elections & Appointments at the 150th Convention
Reported by John A. King, Secretary of Convention.Death in our diocesan family: Todd Keene
With sadness we share the news of the death of Todd Keene, 57, on October 18, 2024. He was the father of the Rev. Paul Keene, Assistant Rector at Christ Church, Short Hills.Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. George Brant
With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. George Brant on September 20, 2024, at the age of 103.Director of Communications
