During his 12-year tenure in Newark, Gerety created the Office of Pastoral Renewal and began a ministry to divorced Catholics. The Office of Pastoral Renewal evolved into RENEW International, an organization now based in Plainfield, New Jersey, that provides resources for small Christian communities in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and South Africa.
Gerety's 12-year tenure in Newark led to the establishment of the Office of Pastoral Renewal and a ministry addressing the needs of divorced Catholics. This office eventually evolved into RENEW International, now based in Plainfield, New Jersey, providing resources for small Christian communities across North America, Central America, South America, and Southern Africa.