Corpus Christi (Diocese of Albany)

Corpus Christi Church
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Dedication:	Corpus Christi
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Diocesan clergy
Venerated Saints:	Companions of the Company of Jesus, Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Diocese:	Diocese of Albany
Deanery:	Albany Deanery
Address:	2001 Route 9 & Ushers Rd., Round Lake, New York 12151
City:	Round Lake, NY
Subdivision:	New York
Country:	United States
County:	Saratoga County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1946
School:	Yes
Email:	info@corpuschristiparish.org
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

Corpus Christi Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Albany, New York. Dedicated to the Body of Christ, the parish serves a downtown community.

Established in 1853 as one of the oldest churches in Albany, Corpus Christi has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years.

The current church building was renovated in 2006 to restore its original Gothic Revival architecture.

History

Corpus Christi Parish was established in 1853 by Bishop John McCloskey.

The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1853.

Special features

• Annual Corpus Christi Procession and Eucharistic Congress
• Ministries inspired by the Jesuit charism, including education and social justice

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of the Companions of the Company of Jesus. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.

Architecture

The church features Gothic Revival architecture with a prominent bell tower.

External features

• A statue of Saint Ignatius of Loyola stands at the entrance
• The parish grounds include a small cemetery and a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ
• A large pipe organ installed in 2006
• Mosaics of the Stations of the Cross adorn the nave

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on the Eucharist, reflecting the parish's dedication to Corpus Christi.

Stained Glass Windows

• The rose window above the main altar depicts the Holy Trinity

Statues and Sculptures

• A statue of Saint Ignatius of Loyola stands at the entrance
• A shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes includes a life-size statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Other Artwork

• Mosaics of the Stations of the Cross adorn the nave

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Related parishes

• Saint Mary's Church (Albany, New York)
• Immaculate Conception Church (Albany, New York)

External links

• Official parish website