text: As a long time member of the Archdiocese of  Newark it is good to see a positive change being made.  I hope the  parishes see what Pope Francis is looking to do with this move.  There are a lot of poor in the Newark Archdiocese as well as a lot of rich.  I hope the money which in the past has been spent on homes (bishop's retirement) and unnecessary church remodeling can be diverted to the poor in the inner city.  A beautiful new renovated church is a wonderful place for prayer but the inner city parishes in Newark and Paterson with their old warn pews and smoke laden walls and their wanting soup kitchens are also a place for heartfelt prayer.  Bishop  Myers has neglected the needs of the poor...yes there are special collections, archdiocesan campaigns, parish food for the homeless and parish food pantries but the excesses seem to out weigh the need.  
  I understand there are expenses associated with running the Archdiocese but there is no need for grand retirement homes, limos and such