Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Paterson, Boonton)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Dedication:	Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Mount Carmel
Venerated Saints:	Saint Simon Stock, Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Diocese:	Diocese of Paterson
Deanery:	Paterson Deanery
Address:	910 Birch St., Boonton, New Jersey 07005
City:	Boonton, NJ
Subdivision:	New Jersey
Country:	United States
County:	Morris County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1847
School:	Yes
Email:	info@ourladyofmountcarmelboonton.org
AI Confidence:	Not rated
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Boonton, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Simon Stock, the church serves a suburban community in Morris County.

Established in 1888 by the Sisters of Mount Carmel, the parish was originally a mission church.

The current church building was constructed in the early 20th century.

History

According to limited sources, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish was established as a mission church by the Sisters of Mount Carmel in 1888.

Special features

• Annual Feast Day celebration honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• Ministries inspired by the charism of Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Relics

No confirmed relics are documented in available sources.

Architecture

The church building features a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque architectural styles, with a distinctive campanile.

External features

• A statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands at the entrance
• The parish grounds include a grotto dedicated to Saint Simon Stock

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints
• A wooden Stations of the Cross

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Mount Carmel, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.

Stained Glass Windows

The church features several stained glass windows created by local artisans.

Statues and Sculptures

A statue of Saint Simon Stock stands in the nave.

Other Artwork

Limited sources suggest that the parish has a collection of artwork inspired by the Carmelite tradition.

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Related parishes

• Saint Peter and Paul Church (Boonton, New Jersey)
• Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (Montville, New Jersey)

External links

• Official parish website