Holy Spirit (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Holy Spirit Church | |
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| Dedication: | The Holy Spirit |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Life |
| Venerated Saints: | Companions of the Holy Souls, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Wantagh Deanery |
| Address: | 16 S 6th St., New Hyde Park, New York 11040-4847 |
| City: | New Hyde Park, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@holyspiritwantagh.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
The Holy Spirit Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Wantagh, New York. Dedicated to The Holy Spirit, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1960, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Life, an apostolate dedicated to serving women and families in crisis.
The current church building features design inspired by the beauty of nature and the sacred.
History
The Holy Spirit Parish was established in 1960 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Wantagh area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 11, 1960.
Special features
- Annual Festival of the Holy Spirit
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of Life
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 design elements aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large outdoor shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima
- A beautiful garden commemorating the Companions of the Holy Souls
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ
- Statues of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina and The Holy Spirit
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on The Holy Spirit, reflecting its role in Catholic theology.
Stained Glass Windows
- A stunning stained glass window above the main altar depicting the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles at Pentecost
Statues and Sculptures
- A beautiful statue of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina in the sanctuary
- A large wooden sculpture of The Holy Spirit in the narthex
Other Artwork
- A mural of the Holy Family in the parish hall
- A series of Stations of the Cross in the chapel
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "Holy Spirit - Wantagh". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/holy-spirit-wantagh/.