• “Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church , #1536)
  
  In this sacrament, the priest functions in persona Christi— that is, in the person of Christ. Because Jesus' ministry was one of service to God's people, so too does the priesthood entail a ministry of service.
  
  The Catechism has much to say about Holy Orders. Please see paragraphs 1536 - 1600 for additional information.
  
  For those men who are interested in becoming a priest, or even for those who are simply exploring whether or not God may be calling them to this vocation, please contact Rev. Robert McLaughlin (Fr. Bob), at [email protected] or at 201-337-7596, ext. 314.
  
  Alternately, you can contact Fr. Eugenio de la Rama, Director of the Office of Priestly Vocations, Newark Archdiocese, at 1-973-313-6190. Those who are considering a vocation to religious life can contact Fr. Emeka Okwuosa, S.D.V., Director of the Office of Vocations for Religious Life, Newark Archdiocese at 1-973-497-4368.
  
  The Archdiocese has a website for men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood. It contains event dates and information on discernment, the Seminary, and priestly life. Click this link:  www.NewarkPriest.com.
  
  
  
  The Chrism Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica in Newark, when our priests renew their ministerial vows and their commitment to the priesthood.