St. Rose of Lima (Diocese of Metuchen)
| St. Rose of Lima Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Rose of Lima |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Catherine Labouré |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metuchen |
| Deanery: | Metuchen Deanery |
| Address: | 85 Academy St., Oxford Township, New Jersey 07863 |
| City: | Oxford Township, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Warren County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1864 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@strsoflima.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Rose of Lima Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Metuchen, located in Edison, New Jersey. Dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint from the Americas and patroness of South America, the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1954 by the Diocese of Metuchen, St. Rose of Lima Parish was founded through the efforts of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The current church building was dedicated on October 10, 1965.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Rose's commitment to prayer, charity, and education.
History
St. Rose of Lima Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Metuchen in response to growth in the Edison area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 22, 1954, at the parish's original location, presided over by Bishop Thomas A. Boland.[2]
Special features
- Annual Fiesta in honor of Saint Rose of Lima
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, 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, dedicated in 1965, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Rose of Lima
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Rose of Lima, reflecting her life of prayer and service.
Stained Glass Windows
- The stained glass windows in the sanctuary depict scenes from the life of Saint Rose of Lima
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Rose of Lima stands in the main church
Other Artwork
- Various devotional paintings and mosaics throughout the church
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Related parishes
- Saint Catherine Labouré Catholic Church (Edison, New Jersey)
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Edison, New Jersey)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Rose of Lima - Edison". Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. https://www.metuchendiocese.org/parishes/st-rose-of-lima-edison/.
- ↑ "History". St. Rose of Lima Church. https://www.strsoflima.org/about/history/.