St. Helena (Diocese of Metuchen)

St. Helena Church
Dedication:	Saint Helena
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
Venerated Saints:	,
Diocese:	Diocese of Metuchen
Deanery:	Piscataway Deanery
Address:	950 Grove Ave., Edison, New Jersey 08820
City:	Edison, NJ
Subdivision:	New Jersey
Country:	United States
County:	Middlesex County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1965
School:	Yes
Email:	info@st-helena.org
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

St. Helena Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine I and a patroness of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.

Established in 1954, St. Helena Parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, who continue to operate the church today.

The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Helena's commitment to faith and service.

History

St. Helena Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Piscataway area.

The first Mass was celebrated on October 17, 1954.

Special features

• Annual Saint Helena's Day celebration
• Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth's charism, including service to the poor and marginalized

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 design elements reflecting its connection to the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

External features

• A statue of Saint Helena stands outside the main entrance
• The parish grounds include a small chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Helena
• A large crucifix above the main altar

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saint Helena, reflecting her life of faith and service.

Stained Glass Windows

• Scenes from the life of Saint Helena are depicted in stained glass windows throughout the church

Statues and Sculptures

• A statue of Saint Helena stands near the main altar
• Statues of other saints associated with the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth are also present

Other Artwork

• Mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints adorn the walls and ceiling of the church

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Related parishes

• Saint Joseph Church (Piscataway, New Jersey)
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Piscataway, New Jersey)

External links

• Official parish website