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|ParishWebsite=https://www.mostholynamegarfield.org/

|ParishEmailAddress=office@mostholynamegarfield.org

'''Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Archdiocese of Newark]], located in Garfield, New Jersey. Dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus—a title honoring the sacred name of Christ, celebrated in the liturgical feast on January 3 (transferred in the current Roman Calendar) and rooted in the devotion promoted by Saint Bernardine of Siena and the Franciscan tradition—the parish serves a diverse, multicultural community in Bergen County with a strong historical Italian heritage.

Founded in 1911 to minister to Italian immigrant families settling in Garfield, the parish grew rapidly with the borough’s industrial and residential development during the early 20th century. The current church building, reflecting mid-twentieth-century design, was dedicated in the postwar era to accommodate the expanding congregation. As of January 10, 2026, Most Holy Name of Jesus offers regular Masses in English and Italian, faith formation programs, and ministries supporting spiritual growth, community service, and charitable outreach.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish was established in 1911 by the Archdiocese of Newark to provide pastoral care for Italian immigrant families arriving in Garfield, New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mostholynamegarfield.org/about |title=About |publisher=Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church |access-date=January 10, 2026}}</ref>

The early community celebrated Masses in temporary locations before constructing a permanent church. The current church building was dedicated in the mid-twentieth century, accommodating the increasing number of parishioners during the postwar period of growth in Garfield.

Over the decades, the parish has adapted to demographic changes while preserving its Italian devotional traditions, including Italian-language Masses and cultural celebrations. The parish school, established in the mid-20th century, continues to provide Catholic education for local families.

The current church building, constructed in the mid-twentieth century, reflects postwar ecclesiastical design with a simple yet dignified style suited to communal worship. The structure is characterized by clean lines, ample natural light, and a functional layout typical of parishes built during the 1950s–1960s in the Archdiocese of Newark.