Notre Dame of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Paterson)
| Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Mount Carmel |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Elias, Saint Raphael |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Pompton Lakes Deanery |
| Address: | 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 |
| City: | Cedar Knolls, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1917 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@notredamemountcarmel.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and honoring Saint Elias and Saint Raphael, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1901 by the Sisters of Mount Carmel, the parish has been serving the spiritual needs of its community for over a century.
The current church building was constructed on the site of an earlier chapel built by the Sisters of Mount Carmel in 1894. The new structure features design elements reflecting the order's devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
History
Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish was established in 1901 by the Diocese of Paterson, with the Sisters of Mount Carmel serving as its founding congregation.[1]
The parish's early years were marked by the Sisters' dedication to education and social services in the community.
Special features
- Annual Feast Day celebration for Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of Mount Carmel, including outreach to the elderly and youth
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
External features
- A large statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands at the entrance
- The church's façade features a striking design reflecting the Sisters' devotion to their patroness
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Elias and Saint Raphael
- Ornate Stations of the Cross in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Mount Carmel, reflecting her role as a protector and intercessor for the faithful.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Notre Dame of Mount Carmel - Pompton Lakes". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.diopat.org/parishes/notre-dame-of-mount-carmel-pompton-lakes/.