Founded in 1826, St. John’s is the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Newark. The original church was dedicated in 1830. The present church was consecrated in 1858. The pastor of the time, Father Patrick Moran, designed the church and, according to tradition, fabricated the altar and the baptismal font. Although the exterior is Gothic Revival, the interior is in a simple classical style.
Currently, St. John’s is the center of the Apostolate for the Deaf of the Archdiocese of Newark and Sunday Mass is conducted in Sign Language.
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About The Building
Architect(s)
- Rev. Patrick Moran
Architectural Style
- Gothic Revival
Interior Designer(s)
- Rev. Patrick Moran
Fabricator(s) of Windows
- Grisalle and color from designs of Rev. Patrick Moran, French, from Angers
Bells
- 1859 - 9 bells Meneely Bell Foundry, Troy NY
Notable Works of Art
- Original baptismal font designed and fabricated by Rev. Patrick Moran
Renovations
- The interior was renovated in the 1970s and 1980s. The altars were dismantled, but parts have been reconstructed to form a reredos. The altar rail was moved to the back of the church.
Current Status: In use
Interior Pictures
Exterior Pictures
Year Opened: 1828