Syrian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark
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The Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark is an eparchy
of the Syrian Catholic Church
, an Eastern Catholic church in communion with the Roman Catholic Church
. The territory of the eparchy encompasses the entire United States
and Canada
. It is based at Newark, New Jersey
, and it is estimated to have 13,800 faithful (2010). Bishop Yousif Benham Habash
has led the eparchy since April 2010.
.
On November 6, 1995, Pope John Paul II
erected the Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance, immediately subject to the Holy See
, and appointed bishop Joseph Younan
as the first eparch, with his see at Newark, New Jersey
.
In 2009, Bishop Younan was elected as Primate of the Syrian Catholic Church and Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syrians. In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI
appointed Bishop Yousif Benham Habash as the second eparch.
The eparchy's principal church is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Deliverance in Union City, New Jersey
.
Eparchy
Eparchy is an anglicized Greek word , authentically Latinized as eparchia and loosely translating as 'rule over something,' like province, prefecture, or territory, to have the jurisdiction over, it has specific meanings both in politics, history and in the hierarchy of the Eastern Christian...
of the Syrian Catholic Church
Syriac Catholic Church
The Syriac Catholic Church is a Christian church in the Levant having practices and rites in common with the Syriac Orthodox Church. They are one of the Eastern Catholic Churches following the Antiochene rite, the Syriac tradition of Antioch, along with the Maronites and Syro-Malankara Christians...
, an Eastern Catholic church in communion with the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. The territory of the eparchy encompasses the entire United States
United States
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and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is based at Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, and it is estimated to have 13,800 faithful (2010). Bishop Yousif Benham Habash
Yousif Habash
Yousif Behnam Habash is an Iraqi-born bishop of the Syriac Catholic Church. Since 2010, he has been the Eparch of Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark.-Life and career:...
has led the eparchy since April 2010.
History
Until 1995, Syrian Catholic congregations in the United States and Canada were under the jurisdiction of the local Latin Rite bishops of the Roman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
.
On November 6, 1995, Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
erected the Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance, immediately subject to the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
, and appointed bishop Joseph Younan
Ignace Joseph III Younan
Mar Ignatius Ephrem Joseph III Yonan is the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syrians of the Syriac Catholic Church since January 20, 2009.-Life:...
as the first eparch, with his see at Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
.
In 2009, Bishop Younan was elected as Primate of the Syrian Catholic Church and Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syrians. In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
appointed Bishop Yousif Benham Habash as the second eparch.
Bishops
- Joseph YounanIgnace Joseph III YounanMar Ignatius Ephrem Joseph III Yonan is the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syrians of the Syriac Catholic Church since January 20, 2009.-Life:...
(November 6, 1995 - January 20, 2009) - Yousif Benham Habash (April 12, 2010 - current)
Current status
As of 2010, the eparchy is estimated to have 13,800 faithful in 9 parishes.The eparchy's principal church is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Deliverance in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, New Jersey
Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. According to the 2010 United States Census the city had a total population of 66,455. All of the city is on land, an area of...
.