St. John the Evangelist (Diocese of Metuchen, Dunellen)
| St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint John the Evangelist |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Dunellen Deanery |
| Address: | 317 First St., Dunellen, New Jersey 08812 |
| City: | Dunellen, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Middlesex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1880 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Dunellen, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, the fourth Gospel writer and one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1955, St. John the Evangelist Parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building was dedicated on November 13, 1960.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint John's commitment to spreading the Good News and serving others.
History
St. John the Evangelist Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Dunellen area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 3, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop George W. Ahr.[2]
Special features
- Annual Festival of Lights and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint John's charism, including service to the 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, dedicated in 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large crucifix adorns the exterior of the church
- A statue of Saint John the Evangelist stands near the entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Gospel of John
- A beautiful wooden altar in the sanctuary
- Statues of various saints throughout the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint John the Evangelist, reflecting his life as a missionary and evangelizer.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. John the Evangelist - Dunellen". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.diometuchen.org/parishes/st-john-the-evangelist-dunellen/.
- ↑ "History". St. John the Evangelist Parish. https://www.stjohnthedunellen.org/about-us/history/.