Our Lady of the Magnificat (Diocese of Paterson)
| Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of the Magnificat |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Life |
| Venerated Saints: | , Saint Maximilian Kolbe |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Pascack Valley Deanery |
| Address: | Miller Rd., Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 |
| City: | Kinnelon, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1961 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Wayne, New Jersey. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Magnificat and honoring Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1964 by the Diocese of Paterson, the parish was founded with the support of the Sisters of Life. The current church building features design elements reflecting the Sisters' charism of serving life from conception to natural death.
The parish community seeks to emulate Our Lady's role as Mother of the Church and Saint Maximilian Kolbe's commitment to spreading devotion to Mary through his writings and missionary work.
History
Our Lady of the Magnificat Parish was established in 1964 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Wayne area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on October 1, 1964.
Special features
- Annual Respect Life Week and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Life's charism, including service to pregnant women and families in need
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design elements reflecting the Sisters of Life's charism of serving life from conception to natural death.
External features
- A large outdoor shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Magnificat
- A beautiful chapel for prayer and contemplation
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe
- Statues of Our Lady of the Magnificat and Saint Maximilian Kolbe in the sanctuary
- Other artwork reflecting the parish's devotion to Mary and the unborn
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of the Magnificat, reflecting her role as Mother of the Church.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe.
Statues and Sculptures
The statues of Our Lady of the Magnificat and Saint Maximilian Kolbe in the sanctuary are notable devotional features.
Other Artwork
The parish's artwork reflects its devotion to Mary and the unborn, including a large mural in the narthex.
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Related parishes
- Saint Peter the Apostle Church (Wayne, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Wyckoff, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of the Magnificat - Wayne". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-the-magnificat-wayne/.