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.
Bishop-elect Chau, 57, currently serves as rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, in 1967, he brings a “diverse background” to his new role, including fluency in English, Spanish and American Sign Language.
“His deep faith, considerable pastoral experience and love for the people of God will be a great blessing to our local Church,” said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, in a statement welcoming the appointment…