New office established to support ‘We Are His Witnesses’

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has established a Parish Mission Renewal Office to support the continued implementation of We Are His Witnesses and advance parish renewal and missionary discipleship throughout the Archdiocese of Newark.

Launched in June 2025, We Are His Witnesses is a multiyear initiative guiding the Archdiocese on a path of pastoral conversion. Inspired by the Word of God and rooted in Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), it calls the Church to reimagine parish life, mission and ministry in response to a changing world. The initiative seeks to renew missionary discipleship, strengthen parish vitality, and engage the faithful in listening, discernment and shared action.

The Parish Mission Renewal Office will accompany parish communities as they discern ways to collaborate more closely, strengthen their shared mission, and better serve the faithful. The office will initially focus on parishes participating in the Parish Mission Partners phase of We Are His Witnesses. Its work will continue to develop as the initiative progresses and additional parish needs are identified.

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