Christ the King (Diocese of Paterson)
| Christ the King Parish | |
 | |
| Dedication: | Christ the King |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Pascack Valley Deanery |
| Address: | Blue Mill Rd., New Vernon, New Jersey 07976 |
| City: | New Vernon, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1957 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ctkwayne.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Christ the King Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Wayne, New Jersey. Dedicated to Christ the King, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1950, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who continue to play an active role in its operation. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1967.
The parish community seeks to emulate Christ's message of love and service to others.
History
Christ the King Parish was established in 1950 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Wayne area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 20, 1950, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Christ the King Festival and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Christ's message of love and service to others
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1967, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large crucifix stands above the main entrance
- The parish grounds include a grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Christ's life
- Statue of Christ the King in the sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Christ the King, reflecting his message of love and service to others.
Image gallery
`
No gallery has been created yet. Type "Gallery" into the input box to create the page, save the page with the loaded template, and then use the Form tab to start adding photos. No gallery subpage has been created. Please use the input box above to create it.
Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "Christ the King - Wayne". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/christ-the-king-wayne/.