Notre Dame (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Notre Dame Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 45 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park, New York 11040 |
| City: | New Hyde Park, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ndgarden.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Notre Dame Catholic Church, a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, is located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1955, Notre Dame Parish was one of the first churches in the world named after Our Lady of Lourdes. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 1961.
The parish community is operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph, who have a long history of serving the people of Long Island.
History
Notre Dame Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre to serve the growing Catholic population in Garden City.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 18, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Lourdes Day celebration and pilgrimage
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph's charism, including service to the poor and 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, dedicated in 1961, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Our Lady of Lourdes stands outside the main entrance
- The parish grounds also feature a grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Statues and sculptures throughout the church, including a large statue of Saint Joseph in the narthex
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Lourdes, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of Our Lady of Lourdes, including her apparitions at Massabielle.
Statues and Sculptures
- A large statue of Saint Joseph stands in the narthex
- Statues of various saints throughout the church
Other Artwork
- A beautiful mural depicting the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes adorns the ceiling of the nave
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (Farmingdale, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Notre Dame Catholic Church - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/notre-dame-catholic-church-garden-city/.
- ↑ "History of Notre Dame Parish". Notre Dame Catholic Church. https://www.ndgarden.org/about/history/.