Community Corner
Church of the Assumption—Providing Religious Education Since the 1920s
A profile of the Galloway church tracks how it began as a parish in Egg Harbor City.
Church of the Assumption, 146 S. Pitney Rd. in Galloway Township, began as a mission of St. Nicholas Parish in Egg Harbor City prior to the automobile. Members of the church walked to services in that period.
The cornerstone of the Church of the Assumption was laid in 1925, and the parish was officially established in 1952. The church’s school began in September of 1958 with 193 students in six grades. The church today is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.
The Rev. Michael J. Matveenko (“Father Mike”) is the church pastor, and the Rev. Robert D’Imperio is the Parochial Vicar of the school.
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Assumption Regional Catholic School is a pre-K through 8 grade school open to all students and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools. It describe itself as “the Good News in Education.” People who would like more information on the school may call 609-652-7134. You can also go on the school website (arcsgalloway.org) to take an in-depth look at what the school offers. You may email them through their link on the website.
Church of the Assumption has a beautiful and inspiring campus containing the church and the school. The website is well constructed and user-friendly. It provides links to their various activities and ministries from their main menu and parish center to stewardship. There is also a link to the school.
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Those who prefer to contact them by telephone should call 609-652-0008. For Holy Week masses and other information, please call the office.
General information regarding the regular mass schedule and related information may also be accessed by calling the main telephone number at the parish center, or by visiting the website.
The campus is quite large with plenty of free parking. The parish center is located in Building One. The architecture of the complex makes a visit worthwhile. The impressive design and well-thought out planning displayed is a pleasant experience for those who come seeking a church home, an education for their children, as well as for casual visitors.
