St. John Kanty Church

O parafii

Saint John Kanty is a Polish-American Roman Catholic Church located in the Athenia section of Clifton, NJ. The parish was established in 1935 to serve the Polish-speaking Catholics in the area. The church is known for its vibrant faith life and active community participation.

Msze Święte

• Weekend Masses:
  • Saturday: 8:00am (English), 5:00pm (English)
  • Sunday: 8:30am (English), 10:00am (Polish), 12:00 noon (English), 7:00pm (Polish)
• Weekday Masses:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00am (English), 8:00am (Polish) — Canceled for summer
  • Wednesday, Friday: 7:00am (English), 7:00pm (Polish)
• Confession:
  • Saturday: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
  • Daily before Masses
  • By appointment

Historia

The parish began in the late 1920s, with Polish-speaking Catholics traveling to Passaic for services. In 1935, the parish was officially established, and the first Mass was celebrated in a rented hall. The church building was completed by Christmas 1936, and it was formally dedicated in 1937.

Duchowieństwo

• Fr. Wacław Sokołowski, OFM, Conv., Pastor
• Fr. Bogusław Czerniakowski, OFM, Conv, Parochial Vicar
• Fr. Andrzej Treder, OFM, Conv, Parochial Vicar
• Sr. Maria Armatys, MChR.
• Sr. Ewa Biniek, MChR.