St. Luke (Diocese of Metuchen)
| St. Luke Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Luke |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Oblates of St. Francis de Sales |
| Venerated Saints: | Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Metuchen Deanery |
| Address: | 300 Clinton Ave., North Plainfield, New Jersey 07063 |
| City: | North Plainfield, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Union County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1965 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stlukemetuchen.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Luke Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Edison, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Luke, the evangelist and companion of Saint Paul, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1846, St. Luke Parish was one of the first churches in the Diocese of Metuchen. The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales have been instrumental in its development and operation.[1]
The current church building was constructed in the early 20th century and features a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque architectural styles.
History
St. Luke Parish has a long history dating back to 1846 when it was established as one of the first churches in the Diocese of Metuchen.[2]
Special features
- Annual St. Luke's Festival and parish fair
- Ministries inspired by the Oblates' charism, including service to the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Joseph, as is customary in dedicated churches.
Architecture
External features
The church exterior features a striking façade with a large rose window above the entrance.
- The parish grounds include a small cemetery where many parishioners are buried.
Interior features
- The interior features a large nave and transept, with a beautiful stained-glass window depicting Saint Luke in the apse.
- A large pipe organ is situated at the rear of the church.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Luke, reflecting his life as an evangelist and companion to Saint Paul. The parish also honors Saints Peter and Paul, whose feast day is celebrated with great solemnity.
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Luke Church - Edison, NJ". Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. https://www.osfs.org/our-parishes/st-luke-church-edison-nj/.
- ↑ "St. Luke - Edison". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/st-luke-edison/.