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St. Augustine of Canterbury School
Vatican
 
 
 
 

45 Henderson Road
Kendall Park, New Jersey 08824

(732) 297-3000

 
 

A Journey of Faith
By
Sally Perna

 

 
 
In the 1940’s and 1950’s Franklin Park Catholics were served as a mission church of St. Peter’s Parish, New Brunswick. In 1951, the land was purchased and construction begun on the “little church”. St. Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church was formally established September 24. 1958, with Father John J. Reilly installed as founding pastor by Right Reverend Michael McCorristin, Vicar General of the Diocese of Trenton. Ground was broken for a parish school April 1, 1962 and opened September 15, 1963, served by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia.

By 1963, as our parish continued to grow, it became necessary to hold Masses in the school gym. In January 1979, Bishop Ahr appointed father William R. Capano second pastor. In 1973, planning for a larger church begun; and in July 1986, Bishop Theodore E. McCarrick and Father Capano Shared the honors at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new church. Construction on the new church begun on may 1, 1987. Bishop Edward T. Hughes dedicated the new church building September 23, 1989.

In 1988 the Brothers of the Sacred Heart became the school administrators. Father Capano was elevated as a Prelate of Holiness by Pope John Paul II to Monsignor in January 1994. Monsignor Capano died suddenly August 17, 1995.

Father Robert G. Lynam was appointed by Bishop Edward T. Hughes as the third pastor of St. A’s and installed on October 10, 1995. The parish celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 1998.

St. Augustine’s has been blessed with many dedicated priests, sisters, brothers and parishioners over the years. In June 2001, the Sisters of Filippini were appointed to our parish to fill positions in both the school and church. Many active groups currently administer to both the Physical and spiritual needs of St. A’s parishioners.

Since its beginnings our parish has grown and evolved into a community blessed with many cultures. As we move into the future, we will always have the guidance and the strength of Our Lord Jesus Christ as our foundation.