Arthur J. Serratelli
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Arthur Joseph Serratelli (born April 18, 1944) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the
Biography
Early life
Arthur Serratelli was born on April 18, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey to Pio Serratelli and Eva Fasolino. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in The Ironbound section of Newark. For primary school, Serratelli attended the Ann Street Parish School and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish school, both in Newark.[1]
Serratelli graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, in 1961. He then attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey for two years, then transferred to the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at the university. After two years of philosophy studies, Serratelli continued his studies in Rome at the Pontifical Gregorian University, residing at the Pontifical North American College.[1]
Priestly ministry
On December 20, 1968, Serratelli was ordained by Bishop Francis Reh for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Newark in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. For the next year, Serratelli served as parochial vicar at St. Anthony Parish in Belleville, New Jersey. For two years he taught Systematic Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary. Serratelli then returned to Rome for graduate study, earning his Licentiate of Sacred Theology (1969) and Doctor of Sacred Theology degree (1977).[1]
In 1977, Serratelli returned to Immaculate Conception Seminary, where he taught
While serving in the archdiocese, Serratelli belonged to the following consultative bodies:
- College of Consultors
- Commission for the Men's Apostolate
- Finance Council
- Presbyteral Council
- Priestly Vocations Board.
Auxiliary Bishop of Newark
On July 3, 2000, John Paul II named Serratelli as an
Bishop of Paterson
On June 1, 2004, John Paul II accepted the retirement of Bishop Frank J. Rodimer as bishop of Paterson and appointed Serratelli as his successor. Serratelli was installed on July 6, 2004, at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson, New Jersey.[3][1]
On Feb 24, 2005, Serratelli and the Diocese of Paterson settled a $5 million lawsuit with four parishioners. It involved two former priests in Mendham Township, New Jersey, two priests in Paterson, a clergymen in Clifton, New Jersey, and a former deacon in Dover, New Jersey. One of the plaintiff lawyers credited Serratelli with expediting the settlement.[4]
As a member of the
Serratelli was a board or trustee member of:
- New Jersey Catholic Conference
- Assumption College for Sisters in Mendham Borough, New Jersey
- College of St. Elizabeth in Morris Township, New Jersey
- Seton Hall University
- Immaculate Conception Seminary.[5][6]
Serratelli served as the chair of the
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, my prayers and heart go out to you for this horrible action which has been committed against you. I pray for your healing and, on behalf of myself, our diocese and the Catholic Church, I deeply and sincerely apologize for the pain that you have endured.[9]
Retirement
Having reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, Serratelli submitted his resignation, which Pope Francis accepted on April 15, 2020. Serratelli served as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Paterson until his successor was installed.[10][11][12]
Coats of arms
Serratelli's coat of arms was developed with imagery from his Italian heritage, his identity as a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, his studies in scripture and his honoring both Pope John Paul II and McCarrick.[13]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, STD, SSL, DD". Diocese of Paterson. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Profile Arthur Serratelli". Seton Hall University. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Hanley, Robert (July 7, 2004). "Paterson's Bishop Arrives, Preaching and Politicking". New York Times. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ "Priest sex abuse victims settle for $5 million". New Jersey Hills. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "About", Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli
- ^ "ABOUT BIO OF BISHOP SERRATELLI". Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Pro Unione Web Site - Dialogues B-RC". urbe.it.
- ^ Lamb, Christopher (October 28, 2016). "Pope Overhauls Cardinal Sarah's Department". The Tablet. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Greene, Jonathan (February 15, 2019). "11 priests and deacons accused of abusing children worked in Paterson churches". Paterson Times. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Service, Catholic News (April 15, 2020). "Update: Paterson bishop retires; pope names Brooklyn priest as successor". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Nussbaum, Abbott Koloff and Alex. "Bishop Serratelli stepping down from Paterson Diocese, Brooklyn priest named as successor". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ CNA. "Brooklyn priest named bishop of Paterson, New Jersey diocese". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Mauriello, Matthew R. "Coat of Arms of the Most Reverend Arthur Joseph Serratelli". Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
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