Our Lady of Fatima (Diocese of Metuchen, Piscataway Township)
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Fatima |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Piscataway Deanery |
| Address: | 501 New Market Rd., Piscataway Township, New Jersey 08854 |
| City: | Piscataway Township, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Middlesex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1948 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olfparish.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Piscataway Township, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1954, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who also operate the adjacent school. The current church building was constructed in 1965.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of faith, hope, and charity as exemplified by Our Lady of Fatima.
History
Our Lady of Fatima Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Piscataway area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1954, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Thomas A. Boland.[2]
Special features
- Annual May Crowning and community events reflecting devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, including service to the poor
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, constructed in 1965, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Our Lady of Fatima stands outside the church entrance
- The adjacent school building was designed to reflect the parish's Catholic heritage
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Statues of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Joseph are located in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Fatima, reflecting her role as a symbol of faith and hope.
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Related parishes
- Saint Matthias Catholic Church (Piscataway Township, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Sayreville, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Fatima - Piscataway". Diocease of Metuchen. https://www.domet.org/parishes/our-lady-of-fatima-piscataway/.
- ↑ "History of Our Lady of Fatima Parish". Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. https://www.olfparish.org/about/history/.