“Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands upon you.” 1 Timothy 4:14

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 (bishop), presbyterate (priest), and diaconate (deacon).

To discern a vocation of commitment to priesthood or religious life, please speak with one of our priests, or visit https://www.rcan.org/vocations-diocesan-priesthood or www.newarkpriest.com for more information and helpful resources.