Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin shares 2026 Easter message with Archdiocese of Newark community
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin shared his annual Easter message for the Archdiocese of Newark on April 4, encouraging the faithful to embrace hope and compassion amid uncertainty and global conflict.
Tobin’s message comes at a time when many face challenges such as war, displacement, and a longing for security. He said that Easter is a reminder that “violence, division and death do not have the final word,” and called on people to be witnesses of peace in their communities.
“The resurrection of Jesus assures us that God is present even amid suffering and confusion,” Tobin said. “Easter reminds us that violence, division and death do not have the final word. The risen Lord comes among His disciples not to judge or condemn, but to bring peace. And He entrusts that peace to us.” He added, “In our families, in our parishes, and in the gut-gripping struggles we carry, the risen Christ walks with us. He meets us patiently and calls us to be people who do not surrender to fear but choose compassion, mercy, and hope because Christ is risen, as he said!”
The Archdiocese of Newark has engaged in social outreach and community events across northern New Jersey according to the official website. The archdiocese also aims to serve as witnesses of Christ by providing pastoral care and ministries according to its official website. Tobin currently serves as Archbishop of Newark according to the official website.
Pastoral efforts from the archdiocese extend across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties in northern New Jersey according to its official website. In addition to local initiatives such as parish support and faith formation programs as reported by its official site, it partners with global Church efforts including participation in events like World Mission Sunday collections.
Concluding his message for Easter 2026 Tobin said: “As we rejoice this Easter let us keep in our hearts the simple truth: the Lord is with us His peace surrounds us and even now He is making all things new.”
