St. Anthony of Padua Chapel
With the gracious permission of the Archbishop of Newark, the Most Reverend John Myers, the Institute of Christ the King has assigned a priest to the Latin Mass Community at St. Anthony of Padua Chapel in West Orange, Newark- New Jersey. Father Matthew Talarico, one of our newly ordained priests, has been appointed Rector of the Chapel by Archbishop Myers. Having already gained good experience serving as a deacon in other Institute apostolates and in carrying out many responsibilities in the Seminary,
Father Talarico began his work at St. Anthony's chapel on July 17th and celebrated his first Sunday Masses on July 22nd. In late June and early July, Father Andreas Hellmann, Prior of the Institute’s House in Chicago, had replaced Father Talarico, as well as Father Richard Munkelt, who is a priest in residence.
St. Anthony of Padua Chapel is situated in a pleasant residential neighborhood in West Orange, about 20 minutes from the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark and 40 minutes from downtown New York. While being a newer church building, it boasts an elegant high altar and an array of devotional statues and stained glass windows. With a good sized rectory it is located in a wooded area, with well entertained beautifully landscaped gardens and a large parking lot. The Chapel is easily accessible from all directions. All are welcome!