Dear Parish Family,

It is with great joy that I share the news that His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Tobin has designated the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart as one of four special pilgrimage sites in the Archdiocese of Newark for the upcoming Jubilee Year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope”, which begins on December 24, 2024.

On December 29, 2024, at the Noon Mass, Cardinal Tobin will formally open the Jubilee Year for our local Archdiocese at the Cathedral.

The Cathedral staff is working diligently to plan and create opportunities for devotions and prayers for all pilgrims when they visit. An Aid program will be published soon.

Let us prepare our hearts for this time of grace, renewal, and deeper union with the Lord and one another.

In Christ,

Fr. Bismarck Chau, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica

Pilgrimages during the Jubilee Year

Pilgrimages hold a special place in the spiritual journey of every believer, offering an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and draw closer to God. During the Jubilee Year, the significance of pilgrimages is magnified, as the Church invites the faithful to rediscover the depth of their faith, receive special graces, and renew their commitment to Christ. We warmly welcome you to plan your Group Pilgrimage with us at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, a sacred place of prayer and beauty. Let this holy journey inspire your hearts, deepen your faith, and leave you with lasting memories of God’s abundant love. We are here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring your pilgrimage is both meaningful and enriching.

To schedule a Parish or Group Pilgrimage, please contact Robing Melleno at 973-497-4010 or email us at cathedralinfo@rcan.org

Schedule of Events

PILGRIMS OF HOPE - Monthly Adoration Nights

  • Every 1st Saturday of each Month / Cad 1er sabado del Mes

    • These evenings will offer an opportunity for prayer and adoration before the blessed sacrament. The sacrament of confession will be available. A monthly guest speaker will present a reflection leading participants to go deeper into the call to be Pilgrms of Hope this Jubilee year.

      • May 3rd - “Mary as a Model of Hope”

        • Discover how the Blessed Virgin Mary’s unwavering trust in God can inspire and strengthen our own journey of faith. This uplifting talk explores key moments in Mary’s life—from the Annunciation to Pentecost—revealing how her steadfast hope guided her through joy and trial alike. Come and learn practical ways to imitate Mary’s hopeful heart so that, like her, we may confidently embrace God’s plan and radiate hope to the world.

      • June 7th - “The Sacred Heart and Social Justice ”

        • Dawn Eden Goldstein, author of The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times, explores the remarkable lives of two great witnesses to social justice whose causes are up for canonization—Denver laywoman Julia Greeley and Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ—showing how they drew their inspiration from the Sacred Heart. 

           

OPEN DOORS

  • WEEKLY on WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM / TODOS LOS MIERCOLES de 1 pm a 4 pm

    • The Cathedral will be open for visitation and prayer EVERY WEDNESDAY

Mass and Confession Schedule

Confessions: Every Wednesday 6pm - 7pm and Every Saturday 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Weekday Mass Schedule

  • 7:30 am (M-F) English

  • 5:30 pm (T, Th, F) English

  • 7:00 pm (every Wednesday) Spanish)

Sunday Mass Schedule

  • Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm (English)

  • Sunday 8:30 am; 10:00 am (Spanish); 12pm

Archdiocesan Jubilee Year Events

For Archdiocesan Events happening at the Cathedral, please CLICK HERE