St. Gerard Majella (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. Gerard Majella Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Gerard Majella |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines) |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Parsippany Deanery |
| Address: | 501 W Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey 07522 |
| City: | Paterson, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Passaic County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1961 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Gerard Majella Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Clifton, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Gerard Majella, the Italian Capuchin friar and patron saint of expectant mothers, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1963 by the Pallottines, a Catholic religious order, the parish was founded on the principles of Saint Vincent Pallotti's charism: to foster devotion to God through prayer, charity, and service. The current church building was dedicated on November 17, 1974.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Gerard Majella's commitment to spiritual growth, education, and missionary discipleship.
History
St. Gerard Majella Parish was established in 1963 by the Pallottines in response to growing Catholic populations in northern New Jersey.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 8, 1963, at the parish's original location, with Father Francis X. O'Neil as its first pastor.[2]
Special features
- Annual Novena to Saint Gerard Majella and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by the Pallottines' charism, including service to the marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Gerard Majella. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1974, features design elements reflecting the Pallottines' emphasis on spiritual growth and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Gerard Majella stands outside the main entrance
- The parish grounds also feature a grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Gerard Majella
- Statues and sculptures throughout the church reflecting Catholic devotion and tradition
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Gerard Majella, reflecting his life of prayer, service, and dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Related parishes
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Clifton, New Jersey)
- St. Anthony of Padua Church (Paterson, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Gerard Majella - Clifton". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/st-gerard-majella-clifton/.
- ↑ "History". St. Gerard Majella Parish. https://www.stgerardmajella.org/about/history/.