St. Paul the Apostle (Diocese of Metuchen)
| St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Paul the Apostle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Peter, Saint John the Evangelist |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Piscataway Deanery |
| Address: | 23 S 5th Ave., Highland Park, New Jersey 08904 |
| City: | Highland Park, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Middlesex County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1961 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | stpaul@stpaulthepiscataway.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle, the patron saint of missionaries and evangelists, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1961 by the Diocese of Metuchen, St. Paul the Apostle Parish was founded to meet the spiritual needs of the growing population in Piscataway. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 1967.
The parish community is served by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, a religious order that has been involved in various charitable and educational endeavors throughout New Jersey.
History
St. Paul the Apostle Parish was established in 1961 as part of the Diocese of Metuchen's efforts to expand its presence in Middlesex County.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on April 23, 1961, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building, presided over by Bishop George W. Ahr.[2]
Special features
- Annual Mission 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 of Saint Peter and Saint John the Evangelist, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1967, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large crucifix above the main entrance
- A statue of Saint Paul the Apostle in front of the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Paul
- A beautiful altar with a carved wooden tabernacle
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Paul the Apostle, reflecting his life as an apostle and missionary.
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Related parishes
- Saint Mary of the Assumption (Piscataway, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Piscataway, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Paul the Apostle - Piscataway". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.diometuchen.org/parishes/st-paul-the-apostle-piscataway/.
- ↑ "History of St. Paul the Apostle Parish". St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. https://www.stpaulthepiscataway.org/about/history/.