St. Jude (Diocese of Metuchen)
| St. Jude Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Jude Thaddeus |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Metuchen Deanery |
| Address: | 7 Eisenhower Rd., Blairstown, New Jersey 07825 |
| City: | Blairstown, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Warren County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1945 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stjudedj.com |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Jude Parish is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Edison, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1955, St. Jude Parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. The current church building was dedicated on November 12, 1961.
The parish community strives to emulate Saint Jude's selfless devotion to serving others and his unwavering faith in God's providence.
History
St. Jude Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Edison area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 18, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Thomas A. Boland.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Jude Novena and community events reflecting care for the poor
- Ministries inspired by Saint Jude's charism, including service to those in need
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 1961, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Jude Thaddeus stands outside the main entrance
- A shrine to Our Lady of Fatima is located near the parish office
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Jude
- A beautiful wooden altar in the sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Jude Thaddeus, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Jude - Edison". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.metuchendiocese.org/parishes/st-jude-edison/.
- ↑ "Parish History". St. Jude Parish. https://www.stjudedj.com/history.