Archdiocese of Newark
Worse than bungling, McCarrick report shows Vatican failed to take abuse seriously
By Thomas Reese — November 11, 2020
(RNS) — The Vatican report on McCarrick shows that something worse than mere incompetence was at work in the Vatican’s failure: clericalism.
McCarrick report: Questions needing answers
By Thomas Reese — February 4, 2020
(RNS) — The McCarrick report needs to respond to simple questions that may require complex answers: Who knew what, when and where about McCarrick’s activities?
McCarrick gifts for bosses expose flaws of Vatican practice
By Thomas Reese — January 2, 2020
(RNS) — Gifts that Theodore McCarrick made to Vatican officials raise questions about whether the donations were buying access or protection.
A gay priest reflects: ‘Why I can’t go back’
By Warren Hall — January 12, 2017
(RNS) I was suspended from ministry by the outgoing archbishop of Newark and I don't think a new archbishop can change anything. So I’m moving on, but staying Catholic.
New Jersey’s first cardinal evokes Pope Francis as he takes helm in Newark
By David Gibson — January 6, 2017
(RNS) In his homily at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Cardinal Joseph Tobin declared that the church 'is neither an elite club nor static container of truth.'
Priest in child porn case had been vetted by Rome on prior sex abuse claim
By Yonat Shimron — December 5, 2016
The priest is accused of using a computer at his vacation home to download and share images and videos of children involved in sex acts. The Vatican dismissed a prior sex abuse charge because it took place before he was ordained.
New Jersey meets its new, and first, Catholic cardinal
By David Gibson — November 7, 2016
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin spoke of the shocking and 'gut-wrenching' transfer from Indianapolis -- but also showed the new kind of pastor he will be.
Pope Francis gives N.J. its first cardinal – and ups the ante on church reform
By David Gibson — November 7, 2016
(RNS) By moving Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin to Newark the pontiff ignored protocol – and showed he’s serious about changing how the Catholic Church operates.
World’s oldest Catholic bishop dies at age 104 in New Jersey
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 21, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The world's oldest Roman Catholic bishop, who championed civil rights and promoted equality for women in the church, has died in New Jersey at age 104, church officials said.
Priest admits sex with minor, says teen ‘wanted’ it
By Mark Mueller — August 19, 2015
NEWARK, N.J. – Asked if he realized he was committing a crime by having sex with a 15-year-old boy when he was 40, the priest said, "I just came fr (sic) my country and really in Ecuador a person at 15 years old is not consider (sic) so innocent."
N.J. to Archdiocese of Newark: Get out of the headstone business
By Mark Mueller — March 25, 2015
NEWARK, N.J. — In the 18 months since the archdiocese began marketing headstones, some headstone dealers saw business drop off by 40 percent.
Catholic schools fight to keep doors open as future dims
By Neil Haggerty — July 8, 2014
(RNS) Enrollment in Catholic schools across the country has been on a steady decline since the 1960s.
Newark Archdiocese wins court case on legality of its headstone business
By Mark Mueller — April 30, 2014
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) The Archdiocese of Newark became the first cemetery operator in New Jersey, religious or otherwise, to enter the lucrative headstone business in April of last year.
Newark Archdiocese yet to pay taxes in monument business
By Mark Mueller — March 31, 2014
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) The Archdiocese of Newark in recent years quietly entered the headstone and mausoleum business, a lucrative venture for which the archdiocese acknowledges it must pay a particular state tax. So far, it hasn’t paid a penny.
Vatican expels Newark priest Michael Fugee from priesthood
By Mark Mueller — March 18, 2014
(RNS) Michael Fugee, 53, who attended youth retreats and heard confessions from minors despite signing a court-sanctioned decree forbidding such activities, is no longer a priest.
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