Pope Leo XIV Appoints Most Reverend Michael Saporito as Bishop of Metuchen
| 09/15/2026
By: The Good Newsroom
In recent years, Bishop Saporito has been most devoted to the New Evangelization, offering programs of faith development and awakening people to a deeper faith in Jesus Christ, while working tirelessly to foster parish renewal and intentional discipleship
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Michael A. Saporito, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, as the Bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey.
The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C., on September 15, 2026, by Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Bishop Saporito’s biography may be found here.
The Diocese of Metuchen is comprised of 1,425 square miles in the State of New Jersey.
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