Immaculate Conception (Diocese of Paterson)

Immaculate Conception Parish
Dedication:	The Immaculate Conception
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Paterson
Deanery:	Pompton Lakes Deanery
Address:	75 Church St., Franklin, New Jersey 07416
City:	Franklin, NJ
Subdivision:	New Jersey
Country:	United States
County:	Sussex County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1867
School:	Yes
Email:	None specified
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

Immaculate Conception Parish is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Dedicated to The Immaculate Conception, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.

Established in 1874, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. The current church building dates back to 1893 and has undergone several renovations over the years.

The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion, justice, and service that are embodied in the Immaculate Conception.

History

Immaculate Conception Parish was established in 1874 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Pompton Lakes area.

The first Mass was celebrated on October 5, 1874, at the parish's original location.

Special features

• Annual Christmas concert and community events reflecting care for creation
• Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth's charism, including service to the marginalized

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 features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.

External features

• A large bell tower stands adjacent to the church
• The parish grounds include a cemetery and a chapel dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ
• Statues of saints, including Saint Joseph and Saint Anne

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on The Immaculate Conception, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.

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Related parishes

• Saint Peter the Apostle Church (Pompton Lakes, New Jersey)
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Hawthorne, New Jersey)

External links

• Official parish website