The Ministry of Catholic Cemetery of the Archdiocese of Newark will be holding its annual memorial Mass for all the deceased clergy in the Archdiocese.

According to the Jersey Catholic, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m., the memorial Mass for 2022 will be conducted. It will occur at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

As mentioned, the members of the archdiocesan community will all come together during November for the event.

Such an event aims to remember all the priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of Newark who passed away during the previous calendar year.

The Most Rev. Gregory J. Studerus, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, will be the significant celebrant at the event.

Everyone who identifies as Catholic and lives within the Archdiocese of Newark is invited to the Mass, as reported.

Moreover, participation in the Mass is openly invited to all priests and deacons currently serving in the Archdiocese. 

Members of the clergy interested in attending the Mass have requested to email their confirmation of attendance to Graceann DelMauro at graceann.delauro@rcan.org.

The Ministry of Catholic Cemetery of Archdiocese of Newark

As per the same source, the Catholic Cemeteries service of the Archdiocese of Newark exists to address the needs of individuals and families before, during, and after the process of death.

They also help people with their loved one's burial and throughout the period of sorrow following the loss of a loved one. 

Additionally, they offer Masses of remembrance every month at Catholic cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese throughout the year.

Those Masses commonly occur during the first week of each month and on special days, as reported.

About the Archdiocese of Newark

In 1853, Pope Pius IX issued a Papal Brief that mandated that the whole state of New Jersey is included within the boundaries of the Diocese of Newark.

It was promoted to the position of Archdiocese on Dec. 10, 1937.

St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral in Newark was reportedly chosen to serve as its cathedral.

Accordingly, the Archdiocese acknowledges that it is primarily a community centered on the Eucharist and a sacrament, serving as live evidence of the presence of Jesus Christ. 

The Eucharist, which Catholics celebrate together, serves as a sign and a means of their present togetherness and of the much greater oneness yet to be attained in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. 

The unity will be realized in the context of the church. Moreover, the members of the Archdiocese are Christians who adhere to the Catholic faith.

They reportedly acknowledge and understand that the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection are expressions of the Father's love for all people. 

As individuals and a community, they have been tasked with answering the call to be living witnesses of Christ's presence and His ongoing mission in our society.

The Catholic community across the Archdiocese is reportedly respectful to the Holy Spirit and under the direction of the Pope and the Archbishop.

They are being called to share in the co-responsibility of being attentive, loving, obedient, and worshipful people. 

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