Pastoral visit to Assumption Church in Morristown

Bishop celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord at Assumption Church

MORRISTOWN  Bishop Serratelli made a pastoral visit to Assumption Church here where he celebrated Mass to mark the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 10.

Assumption’s history dates back to 1848 when a mission was built on Maple Avenue, the site of the present rectory. A resident pastor was named in 1860 and the present church was dedicated in 1873. It was substantially renovated after a fire in 1986-87. The parish school opened in 1850.