St. Luke (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. Luke Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Luke |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Parsippany Deanery |
| Address: | 265 W Mill Rd., Long Valley, New Jersey 07853 |
| City: | Long Valley, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1982 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stlukewayne.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Luke Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Wayne, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Luke, the patron saint of physicians and artists, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1946, St. Luke Parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building was dedicated on October 12, 1952.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Luke's commitment to healing and compassion.
History
St. Luke Parish was established in 1946 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Wayne area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 18, 1946, at the parish's original location on Van Houten Avenue, presided over by Bishop Thomas A. Boland.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Luke's Day celebration and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Luke's charism, including healthcare outreach to the poor
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 1952, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- The parish grounds include a playground for children and a walking path for prayerful reflection
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Luke's life and ministry
- Statues of Saint Luke and other saints, including Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Saint Katharine Drexel
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Luke, reflecting his life as a physician and evangelist.
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Related parishes
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (Wayne, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Wayne, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Luke - Wayne". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. https://www.rcan.org/parishes/st-luke-wayne.
- ↑ "History of St. Luke Church". St. Luke Church. https://www.stlukewayne.org/history.