About South Amboy, New Jersey:
Catholics began settling in the South Amboy area as early as the 1830’s. Through the 1830’s and 40’s, having no Church of their own, they were serviced by priests from New York, Newark, and New Brunswick.
Catholic places of interest in South Amboy, New Jersey:
Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church: In 1851, Saint Mary, Star of the Sea was established as part of a mission field in New Jersey,
Traveling to South Amboy, New Jersey:
South Amboy is just about three miles south of Perth Amboy. There is train service to South Amboy, served by the New Jersey Coast Line.
There is ferry service from South Amboy to New York City, specifically to Pier 11/Wall St. NY Waterway (external link) operates this route, which is a weekday commuter service, mostly mornings and late afternoon/evenings.