Communications
Announcements
Death in our diocesan family: Leila Campbell
With sadness we share the news of the death of Leila Campbell, 90, on October 3, 2025. She was the mother-in-law of Nina Nicholson, diocesan staff member.Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Deacon Elizabeth “Liz” Ostuni
With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. Deacon Elizabeth “Liz” Ostuni, 88, on October 6, 2025.Deadline to submit announcements for Convention slideshow
To have your announcement included in the slideshow of announcements at Convention, submit the information no later than 5 PM on Friday, Nov. 7.Clergy ministry transitions in 2025
Arrivals, departures and retirements.“Another Pair of Eyes” Project for Parish Communicators
This project assists parish communicators in finding partners from among their counterparts at other churches, for the purpose of performing mutual reviews of one another’s communications efforts and offering suggestions and ideas.Death in our diocesan Family: Bernice Mayes
With sadness we share the news of the death of Bernice Mayes, 88, on September 4, 2025.Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Donald R. Shearer
Don will be remembered at a Sung Requiem Mass at Saint John’s, Passaic on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM.Death in our diocesan family: Vernon Lowell Collins
With sadness we share the news of the death of Vernon Lowell Collins, 91, the father of the Rev. Mark Robin Collins, rector of All Saints’ Church in Glen Rock.Death in our diocesan family: Elizabeth Campbell “Bonnie” Magnuson
With sadness we share the news of the death of Elizabeth Campbell “Bonnie” Magnuson, 84, on August 10, 2025 in Portland, ME.Death in our diocesan family: Juli Shea Towell
With sadness we share the news of the death of Juli Shea Towell, 91, on August 1, 2025.CFO announces Diocese of Newark budget process for 2026
Funding requests for 2026 are due by September 1, 2025.Announcing new grant program to support Invite Welcome Connect ministries
The Diocese of Newark is launching an exciting new parish-focused grant program to support churches in cultivating deeper practices of evangelism, hospitality, and community formation through the Invite Welcome Connect ministry. The application period opens August 11 and runs through October 15.Death in our diocesan family: Richard W. “Dick” Bauer
With sadness we share the news of the death of Richard W. “Dick” Bauer, 93, on June 26, 2025. He was the father of Jewels Quelly, member of Diocesan Council, Lay Deputy to the 2024 General Convention, and Founding Steward of the BOOST Task Force for Neurodivergence.Help us BOOST inclusion in our faith community
The BOOST Task Force is conducting a survey to explore how we can better welcome and support individuals and families who experience neurodiversity – both at home and within our church communities.Sabbatical Rest
The Bishop and Canons will each be away on sabbatical in the coming year. Read more for details.Death in our diocesan family: The Rev. Kevin P. J. Coffey
With sadness we share the news of the death of the Rev. Kevin P. J. Coffey, SCP, a/CSJB, at age 70 on May 22, 2025 at Newark Beth Israel Hospital.Director of Communications
