St. Elizabeth (Diocese of Metuchen)
| St. Elizabeth Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Katharine Drexel, Saint John Neumann |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Piscataway Deanery |
| Address: | 34 Peapack Rd., Peapack, New Jersey 07931 |
| City: | Peapack, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1902 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stelizabethparish.com |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Elizabeth Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the founder of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth—the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1964, the parish was formed through the merger of several smaller communities and was staffed by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth from its inception.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Elizabeth's commitment to education and charitable service.
History
St. Elizabeth Parish was established in 1964 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Piscataway area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 20, 1964, at the parish's current location.
Special features
- Annual Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton feast day celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Elizabeth's charism, including education and charitable service
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Katharine Drexel, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- Large parking lot
- Playground for parish children
Interior features
- Beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Elizabeth's life
- Statue of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in the main sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, reflecting her life of education and charitable service.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from Saint Elizabeth's life are depicted in stained glass windows throughout the church
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in the main sanctuary
- Statue of Saint Katharine Drexel in the parish chapel
Other Artwork
- Mural depicting Saint Elizabeth's founding of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Elizabeth - Piscataway". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.diometuchen.org/parishes/st-elizabeth-piscataway/.