St. Matthew the Apostle (Diocese of Paterson)
| St. Matthew the Apostle Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Matthew the Apostle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Parsippany Deanery |
| Address: | 335 Dover-Chester Rd., Randolph, New Jersey 07869 |
| City: | Randolph, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Morris County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1988 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Matthew the Apostle Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Wayne, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Matthew the Apostle, the apostle and evangelist, the parish serves a suburban community in Passaic County.
Established in 1960, St. Matthew's was the first church in the world named in honor of Saint Matthew outside of Rome. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 1972.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Matthew's commitment to evangelization and service to others.
History
St. Matthew the Apostle Parish was established in 1960 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Wayne area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 28, 1960, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Thomas A. Boland.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Matthew's Day celebration on September 21
- Ministries inspired by Saint Matthew's life and teachings, including service to the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Matthew, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1972, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large crucifix above the entrance
- A statue of Saint Matthew in the narthex
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Matthew
- A beautiful wooden altar designed by local artisans
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Matthew, reflecting his life as an apostle and evangelist.
Stained Glass Windows
- The stained glass window above the main altar depicts Saint Matthew writing the Gospel according to Matthew.
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Matthew in the sanctuary
- A sculpture of the Good Shepherd in the narthex
Other Artwork
- A beautiful mosaic of Saint Matthew's symbol, the winged man, above the entrance
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Matthew the Apostle - Wayne". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. https://www.rcan.org/parishes/st-matthew-the-apostle-wayne/.
- ↑ "History". St. Matthew the Apostle Church. https://www.stmatthewwayne.org/history.