Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Newark, Accepts Resignation of Bishop Studerus

Father Pedro Bismarck Chau appointed auxiliary bishop of Newark Archdiocese

Father Pedro Bismarck Chau was appointed as a new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, on May 30, 2025. / Credit: Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 30, 2025 / 16:23 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. The Holy Father also accepted the resignation of 77-year-old Newark Auxiliary Bisho…

Pope Leo XIV appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Newark, accepts resignation of Bishop Studerus

The Vatican announced today that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Pedro Bismarck Chau as a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Newark, while accepting the resignation of Bishop Gregory J. Studerus.

Fr. Pedro Chau appointed auxiliary bishop of Newark as Bishop Studerus retires

The Vatican announced May 30 that Pope Leo XIV has selected Father Pedro Bismarck Chau to serve as the newest auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of… The post Fr. Pedro Chau appointed auxiliary bishop of Newark as Bishop Studerus retires appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Pope names rector of Newark, NJ, cathedral basilica as auxiliary for Newark Archdiocese

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark. At the same time, the pope accepted the resignation of Newark Auxiliary Bishop Gregory J. Studerus, who is 77. The appointment and resignation were announced in Washington May 30 by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nunci…

Religious Sisters Played Role in Pope's Formation in Grade School, New Jersey Province Discovers - The Good Newsroom

Religious Sisters Played Role in Pope's Formation in Grade School, New Jersey Province Discovers National, Pope Leo XIV | 05/31/2025 By: Our Sunday Visitor Two Sisters of Christian Charity who served at St. Mary’s during Prevost’s time were Sister Rosalie Erdmann, now a member of the Sisters of the Living Word, and Sister Leocadia Salbert, now known as Sister Jeanette Salbert, also of the Sisters of the Li…

Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Pedro Bismarck Chau auxiliary bishop of Newark Archdiocese

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 30, 2025 / 16:23 pm Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed Nicaraguan-born Father Pedro Bismarck Chau as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. The Holy Father also accepted the resignation of 77-year-old Newark Auxiliary Bishop Gregory J. Studerus. Bishop-elect Chau is a priest of the archdiocese and currently serves as pastor at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, accordin…