Catholic Churches in Newark, New Jersey

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Archdiocese of Newark

Directions

Address

89 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104

About Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Newark, a soaring French Gothic landmark completed in the 1950s on Newark's Ridge Street. As a minor basilica it serves a richly multilingual congregation, offering daily Mass in the Lady Chapel and a Sunday schedule that includes both English and Spanish liturgies alongside its Saturday evening vigil.

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic parish in Newark, New Jersey, part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The parish offers Mass 15 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM
10 AM(Coro Hispano. Also Livestreamed.)
Spanish
12 PM(with Cathedral Choir. Also Livestreamed.)

Monday

7:30 AM(in Our Lady Chapel)

Tuesday

7:30 AM(in Our Lady Chapel)
5:30 PM(Not from July 1 to Labor Day)

Wednesday

7:30 AM(in Our Lady Chapel)
7 PM
Spanish

Thursday

7:30 AM(in Our Lady Chapel)
5:30 PM(Not from July 1 to Labor Day)

Friday

7:30 AM(in Our Lady Chapel)
5:30 PM(Not from July 1 to Labor Day, Not on First Fridays)
7 PM(Only on the First Friday of the Month)
Spanish

Saturday

9 AM
Spanish
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Wednesday

6 PM - 7 PMNot from July 1 to Labor Day

Saturday

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMor by appointment at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart? ▼

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Monday.

When is confession at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart? ▼

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart confession times: Wednesday 6 PM - 7 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart? ▼

Yes, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 5:30 PM, 7:30 AM, 7 PM.

Where is Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart located? ▼

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is located at 89 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ 07104. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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