The Archbishop of Newark is the head of the Archdiocese of Newark, a Roman Catholic diocese in New Jersey. This position is responsible for overseeing the spiritual and administrative needs of the Catholic community in the region, which includes several counties and numerous parishes. The archbishop also plays a significant role in local and national church matters. The current Archbishop of Newark is Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, who was appointed in 2016. The archbishop's duties include ordaining priests, confirming parishioners, and representing the archdiocese in various religious and civic events. The archdiocese is part of the larger United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.