Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Paterson, Swartswood)
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Mission/Quasi-Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Simon Stock, Saint Teresa of Calcutta |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Swartswood Deanery |
| Address: | Swartswood, NJ 07877 |
| City: | Swartswood, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1873 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| 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 Swartswood, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the church serves a rural community in Morris County.
Established in 1873, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart who operated it until its transfer to diocesan clergy in 1970.[1]
The current church building was constructed in the late nineteenth century and features a blend of Gothic Revival and Romanesque architectural styles.
Special features
- Annual Feast Day celebration honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Devotional life centered on the Scapular and the Brown Scapular
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, no relics are publicly documented in available sources as being housed within the church.
Architecture
The church features a single nave with a central altar and side chapels dedicated to Saint Simon Stock and Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The exterior is adorned with a bell tower and a façade depicting Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
External features
- A small cemetery adjacent to the church
- A grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Simon Stock and Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Statues of Saint Teresa of Calcutta and Saint Joseph
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Mount Carmel, reflecting her role as patroness of the church.
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Swartswood, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Sparta, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Swartswood". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-swartswood/.