Jorge Novak (4 March 1928 - 9 July 2001) was an Argentine Roman Catholic prelate and professed member from the Divine Word Missionaries who served as the Bishop of Quilmes from 1976 until his death. He is best known for his staunch defense of human rights and critical statements regarding the position of the Church during the period of the Argentine dictatorship during the 1970s. He was also known for his promotion of proper economic management when the nation's economic fortunes dwindled and promoted jobs and strong action for the poor and neglected.