St. Lucy's Rectory Reborn After Fire | Newark News

After a devastating 2021 fire that displaced two priests and left the rectory in ruins, St. Lucy’s Church in Newark has finally reopened — five years later, fully restored and blessed by Cardinal Joseph Tobin. The community rallied together, supported by archdiocesan teams, to rebuild every detail, even dedicating a new conference room to beloved longtime pastor Father Gaetano Ruggiero. Father Chris Aleti hailed the restoration as proof of resilience and unity, reminding listeners that in times of crisis, people rise — together. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89d5d5910d623445