Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Paterson, Passaic)
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | |
| [[File:|150px|center]] | |
| 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: | 10 St Francis Way, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 |
| City: | Passaic, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Passaic County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1906 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olmcparish.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Passaic, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and serving as a center for devotion to Saint Simon Stock, the parish operates under the patronage of the Sisters of Mount Carmel. The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion and service embodied by Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
Established in 1891, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Mount Carmel. The current church building, constructed in 1928, features a blend of Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival architectural styles.
The parish community is known for its strong devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Simon Stock, with regular Masses and devotional services held throughout the year.
History
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish was established in 1891 by the Sisters of Mount Carmel, who sought to serve the growing Catholic population in Passaic.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 25, 1891, at the parish's original location.[2]
Special features
- Annual Procession in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Ministries inspired by the charism of Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Simon Stock is enshrined within the church. Specific details regarding this relic are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The current church building features design elements aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A small chapel dedicated to Saint Teresa of Calcutta
- A statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel located outside the main entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Simon Stock
- Statues of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Teresa of Calcutta throughout the church
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Mount Carmel, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
Image gallery
`
No gallery has been created yet. Type "Gallery" into the input box to create the page, save the page with the loaded template, and then use the Form tab to start adding photos. No gallery subpage has been created. Please use the input box above to create it.
Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Passaic, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Clifton, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Passaic". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-passaic/.
- ↑ "History". Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. https://www.olmcparish.org/history/.