Our Parish, a member of the Polish National Catholic Church, was founded on April 26, 1926, in Paterson, New Jersey. The first Mass in the newly constructed church was celebrated on New Year's Day 1928. As a response to the suburban migration of the 1950's and the ensuing baby boom, preparations were made to move the parish to West Paterson. Under the leadership of Rev. John A. Slysz the new church was built and celebrated its first Holy Mass on Mother's Day, 1966.
During subsequent years, parish growth was such that various building improvements were made to the exterior as well as well as the development of new religious educational programs. The spiritual leadership provided by Father John Slysz continued until 1977. Upon Fr. Slysz's assignment to the Passaic parish of SS. Peter and Paul, Father Joseph Milewski arrived with his family to serve as pastor of Holy Cross Parish. He continued to lead the parish until February 1979.
On May 15, 1979, the Rev. Sigmund Peplowski was appointed to lead Holy Cross Parish. Under Father Peplowski's guidance the parish has continued to grow. Aside from membership, our parish is growth has been most evident in the increase of outreach programs. Participation in the West Paterson Clergy Association has led our parish to participate in new programs and projects in the community. Our time and funds have been directed to programs such as Eva's kitchen and the Fr. English Community Center in Paterson. We have participated in crop walks and collected Christmas gifts for the elderly and the institutionalized by means of our Advent Tree program. We have gone beyond our national borders to help with funds and packages for our Sister Parish Program in Zabkowice, Poland. Father Sigmund Peplowski served the parish until August 2003.
On October 10, 2003 Father Joseph R. Cyman was assigned the Pastor of our parish. Under his leadership the parish continues its mission and dynamic outreach program.
We welcome all new members from all cultural backgrounds.