Holy Mother and Child (Diocese of Albany, Lake Luzerne)
| Holy Mother and Child Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | The Holy Mother and Child |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Mission/Quasi-Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Lake George Deanery |
| Address: | PO Box 157, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 |
| City: | Lake Luzerne, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Warren County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1965 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
The Holy Mother and Child Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Lake Luzerne, New York. Dedicated to The Holy Mother and Child, the parish serves a rural community in Warren County.
Established in 1965 as a mission church, it was later elevated to quasi-parish status due to its growing congregation.[1]
The parish community strives to emulate the values of compassion and service embodied by The Holy Mother and Child.
History
According to established records, the first Mass was celebrated in a temporary chapel on July 1, 1965. The current church building was dedicated on September 17, 1972.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by the values of The Holy Mother and Child, including service to the marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features a simple yet elegant design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A small shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes is located near the main entrance
- The parish grounds include a peaceful prayer garden
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Holy Family
- Statues of The Holy Mother and Child, as well as Saint Joseph and Saint Mary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on The Holy Mother and Child, reflecting their role in Catholic tradition.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Holy Mother and Child - Lake Luzerne". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.rcda.org/parishes/holy-mother-and-child-lake-luzerne/.
- ↑ "About Us: History". Holy Family Parish. https://www.holyfamilylakegeorge.org/about-us/history/.