Cardinal Tobin to undergo surgery Thursday to remove kidney mass
Editorial illustration — Press Pass USACardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, is scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday, October 29, to remove a mass from his kidney, the Archdiocese of Newark announced Wednesday, saying testing to date indicates the mass appears confined to the kidney and his doctors are optimistic about his outlook.
“I am deeply grateful to the skilled and compassionate medical professionals who are guiding my care and preparing my treatment plan. Above all, I place my complete trust in Christ our Redeemer, whose loving presence sustains me in all things,” Cardinal Tobin said in a statement. “I humbly ask for your prayers and support during this time. God willing, I look forward to resuming my full duties within a few weeks after surgery.”
Examination of the mass following surgery will determine its nature and help guide any further treatment, the archdiocese said. The archdiocese asked for respect for the cardinal's privacy and said messages of support may be mailed to its communications office in Newark.
Tobin, 74, a Detroit native and member of the Redemptorist congregation, has served as the sixth archbishop of Newark since his installation on January 6, 2017, after serving as archbishop of Indianapolis from 2012. Pope Francis made him a cardinal on November 19, 2016. The Archdiocese of Newark spans Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties in northern New Jersey and counts about 1.3 million Catholics out of a total population of more than 3.1 million.
Sources: Archdiocese of Newark (Oct 28, 2026); OSV News via The Catholic Sun (Oct 28, 2026); National Catholic Register (Oct 28, 2026).
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