About Our Parish
Saint Aloysius Parish was founded in 1892 in Caldwell. The parish was the original "mother church" of the West Essex
area of the Archdiocese of Newark. The parishioners have given of
themselves to make the parish what it is today: a community of faith,
prayer and service. In the history of the parish, it is recorded that
the early parishioners built the first church in three months. Much of
the work was done in the evenings after their own day’s work. That same
spirit fills the parish community today. The desire to build up their
own faith commitment to the Lord, to share that faith with others
through worship and witness, to share with those in need, and pride in
their parish community typify the parishioners of Saint Aloysius.
The original church building was completed in1892. Our current church building stands across the street from the location of the original church. Its cornerstone was laid in 1923. Our current school building was built in 1952. In 1959, the new convent was completed, along with renovations made to the rectory. Our gymnasium, one of the largest in the area, was completed in 1965. Our Parish center was purchased in the mid-1990’s.
Under
the guidance of our 18th pastor, our parish continues to be a vibrant
center of faith filled activity. We are blessed to have over 2,600
registered families, over 700 children enrolled in our catechetical
program, and approximately 350 students registered in Trinity Academy, our Pre-K to 8th grade school, which is co-sponsored with Notre Dame Parish in North Caldwell, and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Roseland. The original church building was completed in1892. Our current church building stands across the street from the location of the original church. Its cornerstone was laid in 1923. Our current school building was built in 1952. In 1959, the new convent was completed, along with renovations made to the rectory. Our gymnasium, one of the largest in the area, was completed in 1965. Our Parish center was purchased in the mid-1990’s.
