Cardinal Tobin Ordains 3 New Priests to Serve in Archdiocese of Newark

Amidst a sea of exuberant smiles and tears of joy from family and friends, Matteo Matarazzo, Joseph A. Pavone, and Andrew M. Rubinich were called forward by Cardinal Tobin for election to the priesthood. They pledged their obedience, prostrated before the altar, and kneeled as archdiocesan priests laid hands on them in prayer. Cardinal Tobin then recited the Prayer of Consecration, officially ordaining the trio as priests in a moment of immense happiness and celebration.

Upon donning their stoles and chasubles, the new priests had their hands anointed with sacred chrism before distributing the Holy Eucharist for the first time. Afterward, they offered their inaugural blessings to many of the gathered faithful.

Now assigned to their respective parishes, the new priests — Father Matarazzo at Holy Family Parish in Nutley, Father Pavone at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Wyckoff, and Father Rubinich at St. Aloysius Parish in Caldwell — will embark on their pastoral duties to shepherd the faithful and administer the sacraments. Through it all, they will be guided by the message of Cardinal Tobin’s homily, which emphasized service as “the foundation on which the priesthood is built.”

Catholic men interested in exploring life in the priesthood are encouraged to contact the Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Priestly Vocations, which fosters a culture of vocations through prayer, recruitment, and accompaniment. To learn more, visit www.newarkpriest.com.

About the Archdiocese of Newark 

The Archdiocese of Newark serves 1.3 million Catholics throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. It includes 212 parishes, 73 Catholic schools, and many missions and ministries. Hundreds of Masses are celebrated in more than a dozen languages each week. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the sixth archbishop of Newark, leads the Archdiocese with four auxiliary bishops. Together, they serve the northern New Jersey community through faith, education, and social services. For more information, visit www.rcan.org.