Immaculate Conception (Archdiocese of Newark)
| Immaculate Conception Church | |
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| Dedication: | Immaculate Conception |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of Newark |
| Deanery: | Not specified in available sources |
| Address: | 49 Vreeland Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 |
| Coordinates: | 40.885, -74.043 (approximate coordinates for 49 Vreeland Ave, Hackensack, NJ, based on standard mapping data) |
| City: | Hackensack, NJ |
| Subdivision: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Bergen County |
| Website: | https://www.icchackensack.com |
| Founded: | 1890 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | Not publicly detailed in available sources, Not publicly detailed in available sources, Not publicly detailed in available sources |
Immaculate Conception Church is a territorial Roman Catholic parish in Hackensack, New Jersey, within the Archdiocese of Newark. It serves the geographic community in southern Bergen County. The parish was established on August 21, 1890, with the purchase of land, during a period of significant Catholic growth in the region following the creation of the Diocese of Newark in 1853.[1]
The first church building, a frame structure featuring high Gothic windows and a belfry, had its cornerstone laid on June 8, 1891, and was dedicated on November 8, 1891.[2] As the parish community expanded, a later church was constructed in the Romanesque Revival style (mid-20th century; exact completion date not precisely documented in accessible sources).[3]
The parish has been associated with Immaculate Conception School since 1904, when the school was established under one of the early pastors.[4] As of January 2026, the parish continues to serve the local Catholic community, emphasizing the centrality of the Gospel and welcoming all, though detailed current information on liturgical schedules, languages, or special ministries remains limited in publicly available sources.
History
Immaculate Conception Parish was formally established on August 21, 1890, through the acquisition of land in the southern section of Hackensack.[5]
Construction of the initial church building proceeded rapidly: the cornerstone was laid on June 8, 1891, and the dedication took place on November 8, 1891. The early structure was a frame building with high Gothic windows and a belfry.[6]
In 1904, Immaculate Conception School was founded under the leadership of one of the early pastors.[7]
A later church building, described as Romanesque Revival in style, was constructed by architect/contractor Gustave Meuller (completion in the mid-20th century; precise year not confirmed in available public sources).[8]
The parish has maintained continuity with no major mergers, suppressions, or documented controversies reported in accessible records. Renovations or exterior coverings of earlier structures are noted around 1966.[9]
Special features
- Associated parish school: Immaculate Conception School, established in 1904.[10]
- Historical role as a late-19th-century foundation serving the expanding Catholic population in southern Hackensack.[11]
Relics
No specific information about notable first-, second-, or third-class relics, visible reliquaries, or special relic shrines is documented on the parish website or in available public sources. As is standard practice in consecrated Catholic churches, the main altar likely contains a sealed sepulcrum with at least a small first-class relic (traditionally of a martyr) in accordance with liturgical norms, but this cannot be confirmed without direct parish or diocesan documentation. No references to side-altar relics or particular saint veneration through relics were found.
Architecture
The parish has utilized multiple church buildings over time.
The first church (dedicated 1891) was a vernacular frame structure incorporating Gothic Revival elements, notably high windows and a belfry.[12]
A later church was built in the Romanesque Revival style by Gustave Meuller.[13]
External features
- The 1891 building included high Gothic windows and a belfry.[14]
- Later structure followed Romanesque Revival design principles (specific materials, facade details, or dome/tower features not described in available sources).[15]
Interior features
No detailed public descriptions of interior elements—such as altars, stained glass subjects, pipe organ, or artwork—are available from accessible sources.
Associated buildings include the rectory and Immaculate Conception School.
Art and Devotional Features
Publicly available information on specific interior artwork, stained glass, statues, or devotional elements remains very limited. The parish website primarily provides current pastoral content (homilies, stewardship, bulletins) rather than detailed artistic or devotional inventories. No verified descriptions of depictions related to the Immaculate Conception (the dedication) or other saints are present in accessible sources.
Stained Glass Windows
No specific details on stained glass windows, their subjects, artists, dates, or saint-related iconography are documented.
Statues and Sculptures
No documented information on prominent statues, sculptures, or shrine locations is available.
Other Artwork
General references to the church buildings exist, but no further details on paintings, mosaics, icons, murals, or dedicated devotional areas appear in public records.
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Related parishes
Other Catholic parishes in Hackensack within the Archdiocese of Newark include:
- Holy Trinity Church (Archdiocese of Newark)
- St. Francis of Assisi Church (Archdiocese of Newark)
- St. Joseph Church (Archdiocese of Newark)
External links
- [Official parish website](https://www.icchackensack.com)
- Archdiocese of Newark parishes directory: https://rcan.org/parishes/
References
- ↑ According to the parish website's "About Us" historical summary (icchackensack.com, as of January 2026).
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Limited historical references from community and diocesan-related accounts.
- ↑ Parish historical notes on the website.
- ↑ Parish website "About Us" section.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Historical references from parish website and related community sources.
- ↑ Limited secondary historical mentions.
- ↑ Churches of the Archdiocese of Newark blog (Seton Hall University), limited reference.
- ↑ Parish historical summary.
- ↑ From establishment and early development accounts.
- ↑ Parish website historical description.
- ↑ Community historical references.
- ↑ Ibid.
- ↑ Limited secondary accounts.