St. Stephen
About St. Stephen
St. Stephen in Kearny serves one of the Archdiocese of Newark's most active bilingual congregations, with five Sunday Masses—including a 1:30 PM Spanish liturgy and a 7 PM English Mass—alongside daily morning Mass throughout the week and a Wednesday evening Spanish Mass. The parish reflects Kearny's long-established Hispanic Catholic community and remains a daily worship anchor in Hudson County, with Saturday morning and vigil Masses completing a full weekly schedule.
St. Stephen is a Roman Catholic parish in Kearny, New Jersey, part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The parish offers Mass 13 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM and 1:30 PM and 7 PM. Confession is available on Sunday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Faith Formation St Stephen's welcomes everyone to register on FORMED.org under our parish subscription, "St Stephen-NJ-07032". FORMED.org is the premier, multilingual, Catholic online resource for fam
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Stephen? ▼
St. Stephen Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 7 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Friday, Tuesday.
When is confession at St. Stephen? ▼
St. Stephen confession times: Sunday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 9:30 AM - 10 AM, 11:30 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 1:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Stephen? ▼
Yes, St. Stephen celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Stephen have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Stephen offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 PM, 9 AM.
Where is St. Stephen located? ▼
St. Stephen is located at 141 Washington Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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