The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is built on the highest peak in Newark next to Branch Brook Park. The French Gothic Cathedral covers 45,000 square feet, an area equal to that of London’s Westminster Abbey, and is longer and taller than St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Built over a 55-year period, beginning at the turn of the century, the land was purchased in 1871 for $60,000. The cost, initially estimated at $1 million, soon rose to $18 million. Most of the money was raised through large donations and church collections throughout the Archdiocese. The edifice was dedicated on October 19, 1954. The title of "Sacred Heart" honors Jesus Christ's love for humanity. He made the human face of God's love present in Galilee. The same love reached out to us here and now. We invite you to allow the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart to lead you in prayer and to deepen your own faith, hope, and love.See more..
5.0Princeton University Chapel(161 reviews) - Princeton University Chapel Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Princeton University's Chapel is amazing! The word 'chapel' conjures up the image of a small space for quiet reflection and prayer. While it is quiet, as it should be, it is anything but small. The chapel is beautiful and very large. Built around 1920 I believe and in the collegiate gothic style as many of Princeton's building are it is a wonderful place to visit if you are in Princeton. Just a short walk, maybe 100 yards into the campus from Nassau Street, you will come to the front entrance. When inside turn around to see the huge pipe organ in the balcony above the entrance. Christmas concerts there are amazing! Very cool place that is worth the visit especially if you like gothic architecture.See more..
I absolutely love walking around Kirkpatrick chapel. You do not see buildings like that anymore. The entire area is beautiful. See more..
4.5Trinity Church(17 reviews) - Beautiful Church and Grounds Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This lovely Gothic Revival Church is just a few blocks away from Princeton University and its myriad of buildings. Beautiful stained glass windows, stone arches and pillars, carvings and more. If you enjoy old churches and lovely stained glass, definitely visit here on a sunny day. I don't know their hours for keeping it open on their website. I have visited one other time, but the church was locked. I haven't attended church here, so I can't vouch for more than the building. (There is parking behind the church, as it faces onto Rt. 206.)See more..
4.5St. Paul's Catholic Church(17 reviews) - A Beautiful Church, Inside and Out Thursday: 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
The Church was built in 1955-1956 in American Gothic style. In front, there is a marble statue of St. Paul that is ten feet tall. The 12 large 3-paneled stained glass windows and the enormous rose window are beautiful.See more..
5.0St. Lucy's Church(16 reviews) - Home of SAINT GERARD Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
Anyone having an issue with fertility, or anyone pregnant - Needs to stop by. The history and the feeling you get when your inside is amazing. Took us a year to get pregnant, we were about to start IVF, I stopped in to visit and said a prayer, bought the St Gerard memorabilia and found out 2 weeks later I conceived. I also baptized my son there. LOVE THIS CHURCH!! See more..
5.0St Francis of Assisi Cathedral(11 reviews) - Great Community Place of Worship Churches & Cathedrals Beautiful church with friendly people. Blue Ribbon school, our kids attended it and have gone on to do well in HS and college.See more..
This is a smaller local Roman Catholic parish with a strong Polish background. They offer a wide variety of masses on Sunday as well as during the week. They also have a Saturday Polish school for children. See more..
5.0Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church(7 reviews) - A place to reflect on your faith in a Church built by Italian immigrants. Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This Church built by Italian immigrants back in 1937 who were seeking a place of their own to worship their Christian faith. Today is frequented by many immigrants of diverse nationalities. Still an old fashioned Church with open arms and the love of our Lord, Jesus Christ.See more..
Dating from 1742, this Christ Episcopal Church provides both a sense of history and a place for a contemplative moment away from the noise of the city. A walk through the small historic graveyard (see photo) is interesting and instructive. A new sign explains the impressive history of the Church and its grounds (photo). For example, I learned that the third reading of the Declaration of Independence took place there. There is also an entrance to the grounds on Albany Street. And a public parking garage just up Albany Street. See more..
A well maintained lovely church. Although we could not view the inside of the church, the outside is worth the stop. Very well kept grounds. See more..
Sacred Heart is in one of the poorest citiies in the United States. The pastor is Fr. Michael Doyle and has transformed this parish to a vibrant and sacred spot on the planet. The Sunday services are at 8 am and 10:30 am. One of the most beautiful and alive Catholic services you will ever find. The parish has a school, they feed the poor, have a center for transformation and provide refurbished houses to low income folks. Uf you live in the area or visiting, please go to Sacred Heart for a Sunday Mass. You will be glad you did.See more..
Saint Joseph's Parish was founded in 1891 when a group of Polish immigrants . In 1892 Saint Joseph's Church was officially incorporated . Philadelphia architect George I. Lovatt designed a Baroque-style church which was constructed in 1913. In May 1914 the new church was consecrated. We are glad we visited it - it is a remarkable place. The church is beautifully maintained in spite of being located in the troubled city of Camden. The interior is impressive with many unique details. Especially amazing are the stain glass windows. The church has a safe parking lot but if you want to feel completely confident visit it during the times of masses.See more..
5.0Princeton United Methodist Church(5 reviews) - A lovely time with God. Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
See the spectacular Tiffany window at this church, built in 1910 in 'perpendicular Gothic" with a pipe organ and a carillon tower. The church opens to a busy corner of Nassau Street, opposite the university. In the paneled sanctuary and adjoining reception room are renowned stained glass windows (including the Tiffany window of St. George and the Dragon and an entire wall mural from the Lederle studio). Also the Corson chapel is available for meditation and the carillon plays at noon. Tours offered on Fridays and Sundays from noon to 1:30 and by appointment. Everyone is also welcome before and during 9:30 and 11 a.m. services (10 a.m. in summer). Wheelchair accessible. Restrooms available.See more..
5.0Cathedral of St. John the Theologian(4 reviews) - Magnificent Byzantine Mosaic Iconography Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals This beautiful Cathedral has magnificent architecture and iconography. It is a Greek Orthodox Church and rich with tradition in both the style of the architecture and the location of the beautiful mosaics. The church itself is on a beautiful piece of property and once a year St. John's has a Greek festival with tours of the church so that you can have a better understanding of the rich history involved. The annual festival also offers grilled Greek foods in the outside tents, traditional Greek specialties in the inside tents, and vendors, rides, games. The women of the church make all the delicious Greek pastries themselves for the festival which is usually held the first week in June. However, everyone is also welcome to visit the Church throughout the year for Sunday services -- you don't have to be Greek Orthodox to come to a service to see the beautiful church.See more..
5.0St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church(4 reviews) - We love you Abouna Morkos!! Churches & Cathedrals We were blessed last year with visiting St. Mary church, it was wonderful night with our old family and friends especially Anba David, Abouna Morkos, Moalem Gad, and all the friends from St. Demiana church, ElHARAM, Giza. God bless this holy place and all priests and servants. See more..
5.0First Reformed Church(4 reviews) - Great and welcoming place Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals The people there are very nice and the location is historical. Very nice spending time with great people in a very welcoming community. See more..
This is by far one of the best Byzantine churches we've been blessed to visit. It sits majestically atop the Fairview cliffs overlooking the vast valley below. On a clear day you can see it from as far away as 20 miles. It is adorned by amazing original icons commissioned and painted in Greece. The inside of the huge dome is painted with the icon of "Pantocrator" the icon of Jesus looking down on His flock with compassionate eyes. Close your eyes and surely you will find yourself back in time. Stay and enjoy and partake in the Divine Liturgy, you don't have to be Greek to understand. Prayer is international and this is a jewel that everyone must discover!See more..
4.5Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel(3 reviews) - Nice Churches & Cathedrals My kids came here when they were small and my son did his choir here everyone make you feel at home always See more..
4.5United Methodist Church(3 reviews) - a Strong presence over the small park Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This is one of the founding points of New Brunswick and stand over the Monument Park. It is a working church, and one should show appropriate respect. It is also a beautiful thing and can stand to a little closer inspection. Perhaps for those who are inclined, enter, look about, light a candle, then take a cup of coffee into the small park and sit and admire. Worship at 11:00 am on Sunday.See more..
Probably built in the 1800s. Masses in both Spanish and English. Plenty of parking in lot. Try to go for Easter, when they have beautiful flowers.See more..
This amazing and surprising place appears to be in the middle of nowhere, outdoors and most often - unless you are one of the locals - discovered by serendipity when one stumbles upon it. It is a stunning outdoor shrine surrounded by farmland, modern in its design, with places to sit and pray. It was created in late 1990s by an Italian family of farmers and fully built in 2002. It is a place of local pilgrimage for many Roman Catholics . You will notice statues of Padre Pio, the Blessed Mother, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The shrine has a relic of Saint Padre Pio . Small gift shop featuring religious artifacts and souvenirs serves as an "indoor base" of the 10 acre shrine complex. There are at times outdoor masses and Rosary prayer sessions here. See more..
The church of “St. John on the Mountain” is a lovely Episcopal house of worship located in the hills of Bernardsville. This beautiful older stone church with its magnificent stained glass windows is dated 1907 above the chapel entrance. What makes this church unique is the modern designed interior of the main worship area; a blend of new and old. What brought us here was “The Mountain Art Show” annually hosted by the church in October. The art show features both juried and non-juried works of art from local and nationally known artists. The drive from route 202 to St. John on the Mountain is very scenic, and rather steep & narrow in areas.See more..
4.0Broad Street United Methodist Church(2 reviews) - Whether you're visiting or live in the area, a good place for your religious needs Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
Broad St UMC is a friendly, open door church. Regular Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School (Christian Education) for children and adults at 9:30 a.m.See more..
4.0Victory Bible Church(2 reviews) - great church, the WORD is preached Churches & Cathedrals the WORD is preached from the pulpit, its a great church with lots of small groups for all ages. music is good, & its large with plenty of seats, Pastors are great. See more..
5.0Trinity Episcopal Church(2 reviews) - Did not expect this Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals If you have an opportunity to visit Trinity Cathedral, take it. You will not believe this was built in the mid 1930s. the Cathedral’s design resembles something from the mid 1800s. The layout is very Europium. The design of stain glass windows also match an older time.See more..
In your trip down Witherspoon Street, you will pass two small and unassuming local churches. One of them is the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. Rich with history and the struggles in Princeton of segregation this church hold a special place. This also includes the "womens' heritage trail". Stop and take notice at 112 Witherspoon Street. If you are there on Sunday and feel you can attend with usual respect and curtsy, step in and give a listen, and feel part of the evolving future. I follow "A Princeton Guide: Walks, Drives, and Commentary" by Cynthia Gooding and Mercedies Rogers.See more..
3.0First Baptist Church(1 review) - Revisiting Churches & Cathedrals We have first seen this church a few years ago likely 2015 while driving through Southampton Township. We came back to check on this interesting sacral building. It has a graceful form and design, white exterior with a contrasting door. The steeple has a cross on top. With its style and form it fits right into the character of the street and part of the town. One cannot easily see the interior except for the service time.See more..
3.0Norma Mennonite Church(1 review) - Very nice church simple in design. Churches & Cathedrals
You can see this church on your left while heading to Parvin Park recognizing it by friendly seasonal signs on their board including often biblical connotations. You can see the exterior of the church at any time. To visit the interior you have to join them for their Sunday service or Wednesday prayers.See more..
3.0Milestone Church(1 review) - Simple community Non-Denominational church with standard architecture Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals This church looks like every other standard American church. It is Non-Denominational. The neighborhood is safe and appears inviting. It is closed most of the time.See more..
5.0Head Of The River Church And Cemetery(1 review) - Historic 18th century Methodist church and cemetery. Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals This amazing dedicated in 1792 church and cemetery complex is on the National Register of Historic Places . All the history buffs will feel sudden urge to stop and explore it while driving by on route 49. And for a good reason. This church is a remnant of formerly bustling industrial village along the Tuckahoe River. The village experienced its hay-days of relative prosperity and glory when bog iron, cranberry, and timber industries were booming. You can actually combine your visit to the church with a visit to Aetna Furnace nearby. On Head of the River Rd (which forms the fork with Rt 49) there is a place to stop, less than five minutes from the church - Aetna Furnace Historical Marker. It is interesting to follow the perpendicular Aetna Furnace Road towards the Tuckahoe river where one can visit the remnants of the furnace and industrial village. Talking "weird New Jersey". The interior of the church is one room with two floors. It is a simple but beautiful historic structure. A walk through the cemetery is recommended. Many old graves with locally known names. Interesting South Jersey destination.See more..
I'm referring to the old chapel that was built of native fieldstone. Across the road, a more modern, much larger, facility was built for the parish in the early 1970s.See more..
5.0St John United Methodist Church(1 review) - Came for the Christmas Candlelight Service and it was fun Churches & Cathedrals I came to Hope, NJ for a Christmas walking tour and as part of the tour, you could go to the Candlelight Christmas Service at the St. John United Methodist Church, whose cemetery is the one in the movie "Friday the 13th". The inside of the church is one of those old late 19th Century churches made of wood and the pews are all wood with soft pillowy cushions. The service was really nice and put me into the Christmas mood. The Pastors were really nice and the singing was great. Then we had the last part of the service with the candles lit as we sang "Hark the Angels". Talk about the Christmas spirit. Come back during the day and see the famous cemetery entrance by the crossroads which is right down the street from where Annie left the diner. The whole town of Hope was beautifully decorated for Christmas, so you hardly wanted to think of Halloween.See more..
The Lamington Presbyterian Church was originally built in 1740 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful church is located among the farm lands of Bedminister Township. There are many notable and prominent Veterans and Citizens buried in the Church’s Graveyard across the road next to the Lamington Presbyterian Church School House. Please be respectful of the church grounds and graveyard when visiting.See more..
3.0Baptist Church(1 review) - For visitors interested in American sacral architecture Churches & Cathedrals
This local church community on Gershal Ave occupies a white building complex with a cross above the entrance, on your left heading from Rt 56 towards Almond Rd. There is plenty of parking. The architecture is practical and utilitarian in its character, simple and rather typical. Interesting for visitors trying to see examples of regional and denominational American sacral architecture.See more..
3.0Estell Manor Community Church(1 review) - Pleasant community church. Churches & Cathedrals This is a living Christian church in Estell Manor. The building will likely be closed if you visit randomly. For persons interested in North American sacral architecture this church represents an average typical, generic, rather modern and architecturally unremarkable building. To truly appreciate this church one would have to be able to attend their service, I am sure. It is a Nondenominational Church.See more..
5.0Old Brick Reformed Church(1 review) - A historic church Churches & Cathedrals One of the oldest churches in the area... the cemetery outside shows the history of area and is a virtual whos-who of the founders of the township and region. Originally the parish minister would row across the sound from Staten island to give services one a month. They also give tours occasionally which is very interesting. It is a beautiful church from years gone by.See more..
5.0Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church(1 review) - Beautiful Eastern Catholic option to fulfill your Sunday obligation. Thursday: Churches & Cathedrals
Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Church in Mahwah NJ.See more..
5.0Old Paramus Reformed Church(1 review) - Wonderful and very inspiring Church service for the Epiphany Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals I usually attend the Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood, an over 200 year old church, for the Epiphany services on the last day of Christmas. Sometimes I think people forget that there are 12 days of Christmas. The church is one of those stone churches with lots of character and was beautifully decorated for Christmas with trees, garland and candles. It looks like a church in a Currier & Ives woodcut and is the type of church you should have Christmas services in. The Reverend was very inspiring and very welcoming that morning and the choir really sounded good. It was an older but very nicely dressed crowd of people. It looked the way a church should run. Even the parishioners bought up small gifts to the church during the service. I thought the whole morning was very inspiring and welcoming. Then afterward, some of the members asked if I would like to stop and have refreshments after services which I thought was a nice gesture. They are a very nice group of people. I have toured the cemetery on historic cemetery walks through the museum next door but going inside and seeing the church up close and experiencing services there was very interesting.See more..
5.0The Church of the Good Shepherd(1 review) - Serendipity Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals My wife and I were just driving by when we saw the beautiful structure of Good Shepherd. When we attended worship we were blessed and welcomed. We've been going now for 5 years!See more..
5.0St. James Church(1 review) - Beautiful church Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
Beautiful church within walking distance to the middle of downtown Red Bank. Very peaceful. Worth stopping in for a visit and to reflect.See more..
4.0Saint Mary Magdalen's Church(1 review) - Beautiful stained glass windows, frescos and historic organ. Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
This beautiful church continues the traditions of the oldest Catholic parish in Cumberland County in South Jersey. It is located not far from the center of Millville's Arts District and can be incorporated in a nice city walk. The main entrance to the church itself is from Buck street but other Parish buildings face Dock street where there is the entrance to the main parking lot. There are two smaller parking lots on Buck street as well; park there if you come just to visit the church. In the immediate surroundings of the church you will see several interesting statues and a tall crucifix. There is also a large Loretto style grotto between parking lot and rectory building and religious center, former convent. Parallel to the church is the late 19th 3 story historical church/school building. St Mary Magdalen's is known for periodic organ concerts featuring classical and religious music. The high quality organ was brought in from an old demolished Camden house of worship.The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, interesting stations of cross, distinctive statues and religious murals especially on both sides of the altar. Currently the Saint Mary Magdalen's church is a part of the Parish of All Saints.See more..
The Shrine Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament serves as a Roman Catholic center for Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, and Holy Mass. The Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated at 10:00 AM on Sundays and on special occasions. Daily Mass in the ordinary form is offered in English on weekdays at 12:15 PM. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament is offered on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The present structure was erected in 1856 and was formerly called St Bernard of Clairvaux. It is the oldest church structure in the Diocese of Metuchen. The Congregation of the Oratory in Raritan assumed pastoral care and leadership of the Shrine in January, 2020. Rev. Peter R. Cebulka, C.O., Rector. Rev. Fredy Triana, C.O., Vice Rector.See more..
