Our Lady of the Lake (Diocese of Paterson, Sparta)
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of the Lake |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint John Vianney |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Sparta Deanery |
| Address: | 294 Sparta Ave., Sparta, New Jersey 07871 |
| City: | Sparta, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Sussex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1935 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyofthelake.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Sparta, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Lake, the parish serves a suburban community in Morris County.
Established in 1950, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who continue to operate it today.[1]
The parish community is known for its strong sense of faith and family values.
History
Established in 1950 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Our Lady of the Lake Parish was one of several new parishes formed to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities in Morris County.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and Fall Harvest Festival
- Ministries inspired by Saint Joseph's patronage, including a St. Vincent de Paul Society
Relics
The parish church contains relics associated with Saint John Vianney, as is customary in dedicated churches.
Architecture
External features
The church building was designed to resemble a lakefront chapel, reflecting the parish's dedication to Our Lady of the Lake.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Joseph
- Statue of Saint John Vianney in the main altar area
Art and Devotional Features
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows, designed by a local artist, reflect the parish's commitment to faith and family.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Our Lady of the Lake is located in the main nave, while a smaller statue of Saint Joseph stands near the entrance.
Other Artwork
The parish church features several works of art inspired by Catholic tradition, including a Stations of the Cross mural.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of the Lake - Sparta". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-the-lake-sparta/.
- ↑ "History". Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. https://www.ourladyofthelake.org/about-us/history/.