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Newark Priest Welcome to the official page of the Office of Priestly Vocations for the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey.

It is Jesus Christ Himself who calls men to share in His Priesthood...
It's our mission to help men discerning His call.

05/29/2026

Have you ever thought of how you can support a new priest in your parish 🤔? In this interview, we sit down with Fr. Matt, the current Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Archdiocese of Newark. Fr. Matt reflects on his four years in the Catholic priesthood and shares pastoral insights on welcoming newly ordained priests. Discover practical ways your parish community can uplift, encourage, and support your spiritual leaders during their first assignment!

Nearly 350 (!) young men have been nominated in the Called By Name campaign so far, and there’s a week left! Do you know...
05/29/2026

Nearly 350 (!) young men have been nominated in the Called By Name campaign so far, and there’s a week left! Do you know a man age 15-35 who might be a good priest? Use the link in our bio to nominate him!

Let us wish Justin Lind a very happy birthday today 🎂 🎉! Please keep him in your prayers 🙏🏼!
05/28/2026

Let us wish Justin Lind a very happy birthday today 🎂 🎉! Please keep him in your prayers 🙏🏼!

05/27/2026

🎥 Watch the full mini-interviews with 6 of our 8 ordinands before the big Ordination moment last Saturday! 🕊️ Please keep them in your prayers!

05/27/2026

Moments before the altar! 🎥✨ Last Saturday with great joy, the Archdiocese of Newark welcomed its 8 new priests! Hear from 6 of the 8 moments before their ordination Mass as they share their feelings of anticipation about entering fully into the vocation of the priesthood and offer a heartfelt thank you for your continuous support. 🙏

05/26/2026

Registration for Quo Vadis, our 4-day camp for high school men, closes June 1! Haven’t registered yet? Need more info? Click link in bio to learn more!

This past Saturday, we joyfully welcomed eight newly ordained priests to the Archdiocese of Newark! Congratulations to o...
05/26/2026

This past Saturday, we joyfully welcomed eight newly ordained priests to the Archdiocese of Newark! Congratulations to our new priests: David Andrade, Alan de Almeida Barreto, Jorge Humberto Diaz, Konrad Kosiek, Michael Oasheim, Ricardo Padilla, Jose Eduardo Sanchez, and Jose Miguel Serafini. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they begin living out their vocations in service to God and His people as priests!
Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in saécula saeculórum. Amen.

Today we’re highlighting Jose Miguel Serafini! Jose is one of eight Ordinandi being ordained later this week. Huge shout...
05/21/2026

Today we’re highlighting Jose Miguel Serafini! Jose is one of eight Ordinandi being ordained later this week. Huge shout out to his original home parish of La Parroquia Medalla Milagrosa in Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay and to his local home parish, Sacred Heart in Lyndhurst, NJ!

Please keep Jose in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination day!

Today we’re highlighting Jose Eduardo Sanchez! Jose is one of eight Ordinandi being ordained later this week. Huge shout...
05/20/2026

Today we’re highlighting Jose Eduardo Sanchez! Jose is one of eight Ordinandi being ordained later this week. Huge shout out to his local home parish, The church of St. Joseph in East Rutherford, NJ!

Please keep Jose in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination day!

Ten years ago, before Fr. Patrick was ordained a priest, he was a transitional deacon at St. Michael’s in Cranford. Mrs....
05/19/2026

Ten years ago, before Fr. Patrick was ordained a priest, he was a transitional deacon at St. Michael’s in Cranford. Mrs. Shannon Tallon from St. Michael’s School not only remembers him, but still prays for him and future priests, and even encouraged her fifth-grade class to write encouraging words to the ordinandi. Thank you Mrs. Tallon and SMS Grade 5 for your beautiful letters and prayers!

Today we’re highlighting Ricardo Padilla! Ricardo is one of eight Ordinandi being ordained later this week. Huge shout o...
05/19/2026

Today we’re highlighting Ricardo Padilla! Ricardo is one of eight Ordinandi being ordained later this week. Huge shout out to his original home parish of St. Anthony’s in Hughson, CA and to his local home parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, NJ!

Please keep Ricardo in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination day!

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