Holy Face (Diocese of Paterson)
| Holy Face Church | |
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| Dedication: | The Holy Face |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Shrine |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Parsippany Deanery |
| Address: | 123 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07501 |
| City: | Paterson, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Passaic County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
The Holy Face Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Paterson, New Jersey. Dedicated to The Holy Face, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, who continue to operate and staff the church.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate the devotion to The Holy Face, a title of Christ revered in Catholic tradition.
History
According to established sources, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in response to growth in the Paterson area.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on January 1, 1955.
Special features
- Annual Novena to The Holy Face
- Ministries inspired by devotion to Christ's Face
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of saints associated with devotion to The Holy Face. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- Grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
- Shrine to Saint Anthony of Padua
Interior features
- Mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ
- Stained glass windows representing various saints associated with devotion to The Holy Face
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on The Holy Face, reflecting Catholic tradition.
Stained Glass Windows
- Windows depicting Saint Veronica's Veil
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Statue of Saint Anthony of Padua
Other Artwork
- Mosaics in the sanctuary
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External links
References
- ↑ "Our History". Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. https://www.sce.org/about-us/our-history.
- ↑ "About Us - History". Holy Face Church. https://www.holyfacechurch.org/about-us/history/.