St. Lawrence the Martyr (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Lawrence the Martyrology |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Wayne Deanery |
| Address: | Main St., Chester, New Jersey 07930 |
| City: | Chester, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1950 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Wayne, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Lawrence the Martyr, the third-century deacon and martyr, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1964 by the Diocese of Paterson, St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish was founded through the efforts of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. The current church building was dedicated on November 15, 1970.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Lawrence's commitment to serving the poor and marginalized.
History
St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish was established in 1964 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Wayne area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 19, 1964, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop George W. Ahr.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Lawrence'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, dedicated in 1970, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower adorns the front facade of the church
- The parish grounds include a small chapel dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Lawrence
- Statue of Saint Lawrence in the main nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Lawrence, reflecting his life of service and martyrdom.
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Related parishes
- Saint Mary Catholic Church (Wayne, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Wayne, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Lawrence the Martyr - Wayne". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.rcan.org/parishes/st-lawrence-the-martyr-wayne.
- ↑ "History". St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. https://www.stlawrencemartyr.org/about/history/.