Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Metuchen, Milltown)
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Bernadette Soubirous |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Middlesex Deanery |
| Address: | 233 N Main St., Milltown, New Jersey 08850 |
| City: | Milltown, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Middlesex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1921 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Milltown, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes and honoring the life of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1875, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish was one of the first churches in the United States dedicated to the apparition site at Lourdes. The current church building features design inspired by the French Gothic Revival style popular during the late 19th century.
The parish community seeks to emulate the devotion and faith exemplified by Saint Bernadette Soubirous, who experienced visions of Our Lady of Lourdes in the mid-19th century.
History
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish was established in 1875 by the Diocese of Metuchen. The first Mass was celebrated on July 25, 1875.[1]
Special features
- Annual Procession in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Devotional life centered around the veneration of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and the apparition site at Lourdes
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Bernadette Soubirous is enshrined in the church. Specific details regarding the relic are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
External features
The current church building was constructed between 1875 and 1880, featuring design inspired by the French Gothic Revival style popular during the late 19th century.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Bernadette Soubirous
- Statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Bernadette Soubirous
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Lourdes, reflecting her apparition at Lourdes in 1858.
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Related parishes
- Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church (Perth Amboy, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Sayreville, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Lourdes - Milltown". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.metuchendiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-lourdes-milltown/.