Church of the Precious Blood Images …
The Church of the Precious Blood, the borough’s only Roman Catholic house of worship, is located on Riverdale Avenue at the foot of Beach Road. Dedicated in June 1891, John Burke of Asbury Park was the builder. The church added a rectory in 1952 and a large parish center was opened in 1961. I have fulfilled all of my sacraments in this church. Here are some images through time of near 135-year-old borough landmark:
God’s House — Precious Blood Church at the foot of Beach Road, 1910. Note the work activity on the steps and at the steeple.
Holiday Horse & Carriage — Christmas celebration at Precious Blood Church on Riverdale Avenue, December 2024.
Holiday Cheer — Precious Blood Church altar section during Christmas season, December 2024.
Praise God — First Holy Communion celebrants at Church of the Precious Blood, early 1900s.
Church of the Precious Blood, early 1900s. As of 2025, the church has discontinued its 7:30 am weekday masses. Popular with seniors and early-rising local Catholics, the regular early morning service dating back to 1955 was begun by. Rev. Maurice Griffin.
In the Middle — Church of the Precious Blood aerial image, Summer 2017 (Frank Snead Photo).
Church of the Precious Blood on Riverdale Avenue, 1930s.
Precious Blood church wedding, 1960s.
Straight Ahead — From Beach Road looking west at the Church of the Precious Blood, 1910s.
Church of the Precious Blood, Summer 2023 (Amanda Goodwin Photo).
Church of the Precious Blood inside, 1950s.
Precious Blood Church after a wedding, early 1950s.
Church of the Precious Blood, Fall 2023 (Renate English Photo).
Church of the Precious Blood, Fall 2023.
Church of the Precious Blood and Rectory on Riverdale Avenue, 1950s postcard.
Church of the Precious Blood altar, 1960s.
Lighting the Way — Precious Blood Church at the foot of Beach Road during a sunset, 2019.
Precious Blood Church, 2021.
“Catechetical Center” at Precious Blood Church, November 1961. Built at cost of $200,000, it included a 500-seat auditorium-gymnasium, full kitchen, and four classrooms. The board of education were building tenants for 12 years until a new school opened in 1974.
Precious Blood Church, 2010s.
Precious Blood Church interior during a wedding, early 1950s.
Precious Blood Church, 1910.
Red Bank Register about the church beginnings, June 1891.
Precious Blood Church reflections. LB Daily Record, March 1967.
Precious Blood Church (c) and flooding on Beach Road, 1970s.
Church of the Precious Blood, 2020.
Church of the Precious Blood painting by Gail Gannon.
Church of the Precious Blood, 2010s.
Flowers in front of Church of the Precious Blood, when it is closed due to the Coronavirus, 2020.
Church of the Precious Blood, 2021.
Church of the Precious Blood, 1910.
Precious Blood Church, 1920s.
Church of the Precious Blood after snow storm, 1940s.
Precious Blood Church, 2018.
Church of the Precious Blood, 2010s.
Church of the Precious Blood, 2017.
Precious Blood Church, 2010s (Jack Flaherty Photo).
Precious Blood Church at Christmas, 2018.
Church of the Precious Blood, 2020 (Michael-Ann Howley-Gatenby Photo).
Church of the Precious Blood altar, 2010s.
The Precious Blood Church balcony, 2000s.
Precious Blood Church alter, 1905.
Church of the Precious Blood inside, 2020.
Church of the Precious Blood inside, 2017.
Church of the Precious Blood inside, 2017.
Wedding at Precious Blood Church, 2018.
Precious Blood Church, early 1900s.
Rectory of the Church of the Precious Blood, 2017.
Precious Blood Church Rectory front, 2016.
Precious Blood Church Parish Center, 2021.
Precious Blood Church Parish Center, 2017.
Precious Blood Church catechetical center, 1973.
The Rev. Earl Gannon of Precious Blood Church at his retirement dinner held at Channel Club, 1985.
Rev. John Kielb inside Precious Blood Church, 2003.
“Father John” at Precious Blood Church, 1991.
