St. Brendan (Diocese of Paterson)

St. Brendan Church
Dedication:	Saint Brendan
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Paterson
Deanery:	Parsippany Deanery
Address:	154 E 1st St., Clifton, New Jersey 07011
City:	Clifton, NJ
Subdivision:	New Jersey
Country:	United States
County:	Passaic County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1945
School:	Yes
Email:	None specified
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

St. Brendan Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Garfield, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Brendan, 6th-century Irish abbot and missionary, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.

Established in 1924, St. Brendan Parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building features design elements reflecting its history as a mission church.

History

St. Brendan Church was established in 1924 by the Diocese of Paterson and the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

The first Mass was celebrated on October 26, 1924.

Special features

• Annual Irish Heritage Festival and cultural events
• Ministries inspired by Saint Brendan's missionary spirit, including outreach to the local community

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 a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque styles, reflecting its history as a mission church.

External features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Brendan's life
• Exterior statue of Saint Brendan

Interior features

• Main altar with relics of saints associated with the parish
• Devotional elements focusing on Saint Brendan's missionary spirit

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saint Brendan, reflecting his life as a 6th-century Irish abbot and missionary.

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Related parishes

• Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Garfield, New Jersey)
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Garfield, New Jersey)

External links

• Official parish website