The Rt. Rev. Mark M. Beckwith, Bishop of Newark, has announced his plan to retire next year: Earlier today I informed the Standing Committee of the Diocese and the Diocesan staff that I am calling for the election of the next Bishop of Newark. Given that the search and call of a bishop takes 18 months, the Presiding Bishop’s office has set a date of September 22, 2018, for … [Read more...] about Bp. Beckwith to Retire
Diocese of Newark
Bishop Spong Suffers Stroke
An update from the Diocese of Newark’s Facebook page: Many thanks to all of you who have been praying for Bishop Jack Spong and his family since we received the news that he suffered a stroke last Saturday morning. Bishop [Mark M.] Beckwith is in contact with the Spong family, and reports that Bishop Spong is stable and talking, and that our prayers offer hope and help. … [Read more...] about Bishop Spong Suffers Stroke
The Walk to Hoboken
Newark’s pilgrims gathered in prayer along their 80-mile journey. Photos © 2016 by Cynthia Black By Matthew Townsend After more than 80 miles of walking, members of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark completed a six-day pilgrimage across New Jersey on July 30. The journey, which began in Belvidere on the state’s western border, averaged 15 miles of walking per day and … [Read more...] about The Walk to Hoboken