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 stint in Newark led to the creation of the Office of Pastoral Renewal and a ministry catering to divorced Catholics. This office eventually transformed into RENEW International, now headquartered in Plainfield, New Jersey, offering support for small Christian communities across North America, Central America, South America, and Southern Africa.