St. Paul (Diocese of Paterson, Newton)
| St. Paul Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Paul the Apostle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Religious Order Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Paterson |
| Deanery: | Newton Deanery |
| Address: | 123 Main St, Newton, NJ 07860 |
| City: | Newton, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Sussex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1850 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stpaulnewton.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Paul Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Paterson, located in Newton, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle, the apostle and missionary, the parish serves a suburban community in Sussex County.
Established in 1850, St. Paul Parish was initially served by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. The current church building was constructed in the mid-19th century.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Paul's commitment to spreading the Gospel and serving others.
History
St. Paul Parish was established in 1850 by the Diocese of Paterson in response to growth in the Newton area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 31, 1850, at the parish's original location, presided over by Bishop Bernard McFeely.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Paul's charism, including service to the 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 features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower adorns the church's facade
- The parish grounds include a cemetery and a chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Paul
- A statue of Saint Paul the Apostle in the main nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Paul, reflecting his life as an apostle and missionary.
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Paul - Newton". Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson. https://www.rcan.org/diocese-of-paterson/parishes/st-paul-newton/.
- ↑ "History of St. Paul Church". St. Paul Church. https://www.stpaulnewton.org/history/.