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Pope Leo XIV Names New Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Newark

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Newark NJ, the Vatican announced today that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark. Bishop-elect Chau, 57, is a priest of the Archdiocese and currently serves as rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Honor New Jersey’s Fallen Heroes at the 31st Annual Blue Mass

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Newark NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark will gather to celebrate and honor the dedication and sacrifices of New Jersey’s law enforcement personnel during the 31st Annual Blue Mass on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. This event, led by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, invites officers, families, and community members of all faiths to reflect on the service and bravery of police officers across federal, state, county, and municipal levels.

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