First established as a mission of Saint Michael's Church on Hamilton Square, Saint Lucy's Parish was established with the construction of its first church edifice on June 22, 1884 in Jersey City's Horseshoe section. The Parish was formed to serve the burgeoning, but poor ... » Learn More about St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Complex
Religious Building
Funding for Historic Religious Buildings
Since 1989, grant funds have been available in New Jersey for the preservation and restoration of our historic buildings and structures, including those owned and occupied by religious institutions. The criteria for funding such buildings has been consistent; a church, ... » Learn More about Funding for Historic Religious Buildings
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
DESCRIPTION: Originally constructed between 1869 and 1875, the Romanesque Revival style Church of St. Michael the Archangel was the work of the prolific Irish immigrant ecclesiastical architect Patrick Charles Keely, and was, for some time, the largest Roman Catholic house of worship in Hudson ... » Learn More about Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Deliverance Evangelistic Center
DESCRIPTION: The massive, circular structure that today belongs to the Deliverance Evangelistic Center (DEC) on Clinton Avenue, Newark was built in 1924 as the home of the Temple B'nai Abraham. It was designed by Newark architect Nathan Myers who later designed the iconic Hersch Tower in Elizabeth. ... » Learn More about Deliverance Evangelistic Center
Colemantown Meeting House / Jacob’s Chapel
UPDATE: The Colemantown Foundation provides Underground Railroad Tours and Reenactments to schools and groups. Their programs are included in the Mount Laurel Schools System History curriculum. They continue to fundraise and seek volunteers to restore the buildings. In 2017, Jacob's ... » Learn More about Colemantown Meeting House / Jacob’s Chapel
Blue Chapel
UPDATES: 9/2010: Local advocates have started a Yahoo! group aimed at increasing communication and encouraging action toward preservation of the Blue Chapel: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/savethebluechapel/links/. They continue to work with local municipal leaders. 11/2010: Union City has ... » Learn More about Blue Chapel
First Presbyterian Church of Ewing
UPDATES: 7/2009: The Session, or governing body, of the First Presbyterian Church of Ewing has announced plans to proceed with demolition of the sanctuary, despite congregation uproar. Read more detail on the PNJ Blog. 8/2009: PNJ has offered to acquire the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian ... » Learn More about First Presbyterian Church of Ewing
Sacred Heart Church
UPDATES: 2/2009 - Since May 2008, the Archdiocese of Newark has made great strides in mothballing Sacred Heart Church. Most recently, they have completed exterior re-pointing to eliminate water infiltration. Late last year, a preliminary proposal that would rehabilitate the building into a ... » Learn More about Sacred Heart Church
Temple Emanuel
UPDATES: 07/2010 Update: After the synagogue's congregation left in 2005, a new owner had plans to reuse the building as a community arts center. The owner sought local designation for the building, but due to a political battle, the nomination did not pass. When the new owner bought the synagogue, ... » Learn More about Temple Emanuel
St. Michael’s Church
UPDATES: 07/2010 Update: The church received a grant for a Preservation Plan, which was completed in 2007. Some interior repairs/ restoration have taken place, as well as ongoing maintenance, including roof repairs. The church will be applying for another NJ Historic Trust grant this fall for ... » Learn More about St. Michael’s Church