St. John Vianney (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. John Vianney Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint John Vianney |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Anthony, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Pompton Lakes Deanery |
| Address: | 2823 Route 23, Stockholm, New Jersey 07460 |
| City: | Stockholm, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Sussex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1958 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stjohnvianney.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. John Vianney Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1954 by the Diocese of Paterson, St. John Vianney Parish was one of several churches founded during this period to meet the growing needs of the area's Catholic population.[1]
The parish community is served by the Society of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, a congregation founded in France in 1800 to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart and provide spiritual guidance.
History
St. John Vianney Parish was established in response to the rapid growth of the Catholic population in the Hawthorne area during the mid-twentieth century.[2]
The parish's first Mass was celebrated on October 3, 1954, at the Hawthorne High School auditorium.
Special features
- Annual Festival of Lights and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint John Vianney's dedication to priestly service
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint John Vianney is enshrined in the parish church. Specific details regarding the relic are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church building was constructed in 1955 and features a design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower, added in 1962
- A statue of Saint John Vianney, placed near the main entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint John Vianney
- A Stations of the Cross mural, created by a local artist
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint John Vianney's life and legacy as a priest.
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Hawthorne, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Hawthorne, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. John Vianney - Hawthorne". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.patersondiocese.org/parishes/st-john-vianney-hawthorne/.
- ↑ "About Us: History". St. John Vianney Church. https://www.stjohnvianney.org/about-us/history/.