Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

1. Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan Marker

Inscription. The doors of this church are dedicated to the Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan founder of St. John's Feed the Hungry Program who opened the doors to the hungry and homeless seeking comfort and to the commuters seeking prayer

Erected 2002 by St. John's Roman Catholic Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 40° 44.29′ N, 74° 9.965′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It can be reached from McCarter Highway (Route 21) south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 871 McCarter Hwy, Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sisters of Saint Joseph (here, next to this marker); Saint John's Church (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); St. John's Roman Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Cudjo Banquante (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chambers Plaza (about 700 feet away); The Founders (about 700 feet away); Robert Treat (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

St. John's Roman Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

2. St. John's Roman Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.