St. Francis de Sales (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. Francis de Sales Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Francis de Sales |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of St. Sulpice |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Parsippany Deanery |
| Address: | 614 Route 517, McAfee, New Jersey 07428 |
| City: | McAfee, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Sussex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis de Sales Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Francis de Sales, the 17th-century French bishop and doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Essex County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Society of St. Sulpice to meet the spiritual needs of the growing population in the area.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis de Sales' commitment to the spiritual formation and education of its members.
History
According to the Diocese of Paterson's records, St. Francis de Sales Parish was established in 1955 by Bishop Thomas A. Boland.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on October 2, 1955.
Special features
- Annual retreats and spiritual programs inspired by Saint Francis de Sales' spirituality
- Ministries focused on education and formation for parishioners
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of saints associated with the Society of St. Sulpice. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features a modern design aimed at fostering community fellowship and reverence.
External features
- A large parking lot and entrance area
- A parish center for community events and meetings
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis de Sales
- Statues of saints associated with the Society of St. Sulpice
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis de Sales, reflecting his life of prayer and service.
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Related parishes
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (Florham Park, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (West Orange, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis de Sales Church - Florham Park, NJ". Society of St. Sulpice. https://www.sulpicians.org/parishes/st-francis-de-sales-church-florham-park-nj/.
- ↑ "St. Francis de Sales - Florham Park". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/st-francis-de-sales-florham-park/.