St. Catherine of Siena (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. Catherine of Siena Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Catherine of Siena |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint John Paul II |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Parsippany Deanery |
| Address: | 10 N Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes, New Jersey 07046 |
| City: | Mountain Lakes, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1956 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Catherine of Siena Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Clifton, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Catherine of Siena, the fourteenth-century Italian mystic and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1942, St. Catherine's was one of several churches built by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena during their mission to serve the growing Catholic population in northern New Jersey.
The current church building, constructed in 1965, features design elements reflecting the parish's commitment to community and faith.
History
St. Catherine of Siena Parish was established in 1942 by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, who had been serving the area since the early 20th century.[1]
The parish community has a long history of devotion to Saint Catherine of Siena and her charism of service to the poor.
Special features
- Annual celebration of the feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena
- Ministries inspired by the Dominican Sisters' mission, including education and social justice initiatives
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Catherine of Siena is enshrined in the church. Specific details regarding this relic are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
External features
The church's exterior design reflects its modern architecture style, with clean lines and simple ornamentation.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Catherine of Siena's life
- Statue of Saint Catherine of Siena in the sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Catherine of Siena, reflecting her life of service and prayer. The parish also honors Saint John Paul II, who was a great admirer of Saint Catherine.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Catherine of Siena - Clifton". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/st-catherine-of-siena-clifton/.