St. Jude (Diocese of Paterson, Hopatcong)
| St. Jude Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Jude Thaddeus |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Jude Thaddeus, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Northern Deanery |
| Address: | 40 Maxim Dr., Hopatcong, New Jersey 07843 |
| City: | Hopatcong, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Sussex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1931 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stjudenj.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Jude Parish is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Hopatcong, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes, the parish serves a suburban community in Morris County.
Established in 1964 as a mission church, St. Jude Parish was initially staffed by priests from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. The current church building was dedicated on October 25, 1970.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Jude's compassion and dedication to those in need.
History
St. Jude Parish was established in 1964 as a mission church within the Diocese of Paterson.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1964, at the Hopatcong High School auditorium, presided over by Bishop George Ahr.[2]
Special features
- Annual St. Jude Novena and community events reflecting care for the poor
- Ministries inspired by Saint Jude's charism, including service to the homeless
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 1970, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Jude Thaddeus stands outside the main entrance
- The parish grounds include a small chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph
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 compassion.
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Hopatcong, New Jersey)
- Saint Mary's R.C. Church (Hopatcong, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Jude - Hopatcong". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. https://www.rcan.org/parishes/st-jude-hopatcong.
- ↑ "History". St. Jude Parish. https://www.stjudenj.org/about/history.