St. Augustine of Canterbury (Diocese of Metuchen)
| St. Augustine of Canterbury Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Augustine of Canterbury |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Thomas More, Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Bridgewater Deanery |
| Address: | 45 Henderson Rd., Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824 |
| City: | Kendall Park, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Middlesex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1952 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@staugustineofcanterbury.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Augustine of Canterbury Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Augustine of Canterbury, the first Archbishop of Canterbury and missionary to England, the parish serves a suburban community in Somerset County.
Established in 1972, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. The current church building features design elements inspired by English Gothic architecture.
The parish community seeks to emulate the spirit of mission and evangelization embodied by Saint Augustine's work in England.
History
St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish was established in 1972 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Bridgewater area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on October 1, 1972, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Saint Augustine Festival and cultural events celebrating English heritage
- Ministries inspired by Saint Augustine's charism, including service to the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of saints associated with the parish. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design elements inspired by English Gothic architecture, including a striking rose window above the main entrance.
External features
- A small shrine dedicated to Saint Sebastian is located near the rear of the church
- A statue of Saint Thomas More stands outside the parish rectory
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Augustine
- A large crucifix hangs above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Augustine, reflecting his life as a missionary and bishop.
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Related parishes
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (Bridgewater, New Jersey)
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Somerville, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Augustine of Canterbury - Bridgewater". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.metuchendiocese.org/parishes/st-augustine-of-canterbury-bridgewater/.