Our Lady of Fatima (Diocese of Paterson, Pequannock)
| Our Lady of Fatima Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Fatima |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Religious Order Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Pompton Deanery |
| Address: | 455 Newark-Pompton Tpke, Pequannock, NJ 07440 |
| City: | Pequannock, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olfpequannock.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Pequannock, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, the parish serves a suburban community in Morris County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace—a congregation known for their dedication to education and social justice. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1960.
The parish community seeks to emulate Our Lady's message of hope and devotion, particularly through its commitment to Catholic education.
History
Our Lady of Fatima Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Pequannock area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 28, 1955, at the parish's original location, with Father John J. O'Connor as the founding pastor.[2]
Special features
- Annual May Crowning ceremony
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace's charism, including education and social justice initiatives
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 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Our Lady of Fatima's apparitions
- Statues of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Joseph
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Fatima, reflecting her message of hope and devotion.
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Related parishes
- Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (Pequannock, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Boonton, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Fatima - Pequannock". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-fatima-pequannock/.
- ↑ "Our Lady of Fatima Parish History". Our Lady of Fatima Parish. https://www.olfpequannock.org/history.