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Archdiocese of Newark Church reports

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0010-001
Abstract

The Diocese of Newark was created in 1853 and was elevated to an Archdiocese in 1937. The Chancery Office required parish priests to submit yearly reports reflecting the financial and spiritual condition of their churches. The Diocese of Newark Church reports include the annual reports of parish priests to the Chancery Office from 1843-1925, which themselves include information on population and sacramental statistics.

Dates: 1843-1925

Archdiocese of Newark Office of Research & Planning

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0063
Abstract

The Office of Research and Planning for the Archdiocese of Newark initiates and maintains program-oriented planning and development to maximize the resources of the Church in Newark. The Office of Research and Planning of the Archdiocese of Newark records include materials related to the beginning of the ORP in 1975 and its activities through the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates: 1975-1989

James A. Weisbecker papers

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0004-013
Abstract

James A. Weisbecker was a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Newark from the 1930s-1960s. This collection contains his various sermons, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and scrapbooks from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Dates: 1930s-1960s

Jerome A. Pechillo papers

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0003-009
Abstract

Jerome A. Pechillo (1919-1991) served as Prelate of Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay and Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, NJ. This collection includes photographs, certificates, and memorabilia depicting his service to the church; particularly the Hispanic community.

Dates: 1927-1991 (bulk 1951-1990); Majority of material found within 1951 - 1990

John J. O'Connor papers

 Collection — Box: 30
Identifier: ADN 0002-004
Abstract John J. O'Connor was born in Newark, NJ in 1855, attended Seton Hall College and the North American College in Rome. He was a priest of the Diocese of Newark, a professor at Seton Hall College, the Vicar General of the Diocese under Bishop Winand Wigger, and became Bishop of the Diocese of Newark upon the death of Bishop Wigger, in 1901. He served as bishop until his death in 1927. The John J. O'Connor papers include the personal and professional papers of Bishop O'Connor, primarily from his...
Dates: 1873-1928 (bulk 1900-1927); Majority of material found within 1900 - 1927

Kathleen Skrupskis scrapbook on the Second Vatican Council

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Mss 0038
Abstract

The Second Vatican Council took place from 11 October 1962 to 8 December 1965 in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City and is seen to mark a great change in the history of the Church, as the effects of its documents were wide-ranging and far-reaching. The Kathleen Skrupskis scrapbook on the Second Vatican Council consists of one large scrapbook and photocopies of the scrapbook pages containing numerous newsclippings and articles on the events and decisions of the Second Vatican Council.

Dates: 1962-1965

Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark records

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0047
Abstract

The Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark was created after the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy was produced by the Second Vatican Council and gave guidance to the priests and lay congregation of the Archdiocese of Newark on changes to the liturgy. The Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark records includes materials related to the work of the Liturgical Commission during the 1960s to assist in selecting and incorporating new materials for and into the Liturgy.

Dates: 1963-1973

Men's religious orders of the Archdiocese of Newark records

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0011
Abstract

This collection documents the history, activities, and celebrations of many of the men's religious orders throughout New Jersey, generally spanning the years from 1842-2011, with the majority of the documents dating from the 1940s to the 1990s.

Dates: 1842-2011 (bulk 1940-1999); Majority of material found within 1940 - 1999

Mrs. Frank Whitrock scrapbooks on the Second Vatican Council

 Collection
Identifier: ADN 0065
Abstract

The Second Vatican Council took place from 11 October 1962 to 8 December 1965 in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City and is seen to mark a great change in the history of the Church, as the effects of its documents were wide-ranging and far-reaching. The Mrs. Frank Whitrock scrapbooks on the Second Vatican Council consists of ten volumes of scrapbooks containing documents and newspaper articles about the Council.

Dates: 1958 - 1965

New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Mss 0014
Abstract

The New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission (NJCHC) is a specially appointed board sponsored by the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey and Seton Hall University with its administrative offices within the Archives & Special Collections Center. The NJCHC records contain materials from the founding of the Commission to the present day.

Dates: 1974-2021

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