Village President, Mayor Declare 'Our Lady of Sorrows Week'

Village President Alex Torpey Monday night declared "Our Lady of Sorrows Week" in South Orange, and Mayor Vic DeLuca did the same on Tuesday night. The week beginning May 26 will recognize the 125th anniversary of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS). 

Church celebrations culminate on Saturday, June 1 with a closing mass followed by a gala celebration at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, according to marketing chair Chuck Chambers.

"We recognize that OLS has been part of this community, and a neighbor to South Orange for more than a century," said Torpey.

Trustee Deborah Davis Ford shared her excitement. "This is especially important to me as this is my parish," she said.

Representatives from OLS heard a proclamation on Monday night at South Orange Village Hall and on Tuesday at Maplewood's Town Hall.

In addition, the parish has received letters of congratulations from the Vatican, the President, Governor Christie, and others. OLS will host events including a food drive, academic awards ceremony, field day, and a musical program performed by the church choir on June 1 at 3:30 p.m.

For information on and tickets to the Gala, please contact Colleen McDonald at 973-763-5454 or email to sorrowschurch@aol.com.