Although described as “Contemporary Tudor” by the architect, this church contains Modern and Postmodern elements. The interesting facade is dominated by a large monstrance, the symbol of the Blessed Sacrament, executed in limestone. The main entrance also includes the coat-of-arms of Archbishop Thomas A. Boland plus the two sides of the Medal of Saint Benedict. An aluminum spire is directly over the main altar. The basic exterior building materials are a light Ohio gray brick, Vermont slate for the roof, and Indiana limestone.
The altars, predella, sanctuary, and communion rail are executed in a variety of Italian marbles.
There is an imposing 30-foot wide mosaic of the Last Supper behind the main altar. It follows the theme of the stained glass windows focusing on the Eucharist.
The polychrome ceramic Stations of the Cross are made of pulverized clay and marble.
About The Building
Architect(s)
- George Vuinovich
Architectural Style
- Modern
- "Contemporary Tudor"
Current Status: In use
Interior Pictures
Exterior Pictures
Year Opened: 1964
March 21, 2024
I remember the original Blessed Sacrament Church which was a small, wooden structure painted a light grey with green trim. It was more like a chapel.
My great grandfather, William John McConnell was a Founder of the church as was his son–in-law, John A Kervick. Family lore was it that they each had a stained glass window in the church.
Some years ago, I visisted the Rectory and spoke with a priest as the church, as I knew it, was gone. He said that “sadly, the church and its windows, were all destroyed and that nothing was saved”. He lamented the situation….we agreed.
The Elizabeth Daily Journal is now digitized. I am searching for information on the Founders.
I don’t check this site so if you want to contact me about this, my email is <>. Thanks. Jack Riehl, Cape May, NJ
Hi my grandfather was the architect George Vuinovich and many more throughout North Jersey