Our Holy Redeemer (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Holy Redeemer Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Alphonsus Liguori |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Religious Order Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Alphonsus |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Mission Deanery |
| Address: | 1000 Broadway, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 |
| City: | Massapequa Park, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourholyredeemer.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Holy Redeemer Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Massapequa Park, New York. Dedicated to Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the eighteenth-century Italian bishop and founder of the Redemptorists—the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1955, Our Holy Redeemer was one of several churches founded by the Society of Saint Alphonsus in response to post-war population growth.[1]
The parish community is served by the Redemptorists, a congregation of priests and brothers founded by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.
History
Our Holy Redeemer Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth on Long Island.[2]
The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1960.
Special features
- Annual Redemptorist Week celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Alphonsus Liguori's charism, including service to the marginalized and education
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Joseph, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- The parish grounds include a small cemetery for deceased members of the parish community
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Alphonsus Liguori
- Statues of Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Joseph
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Alphonsus Liguori, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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Related parishes
- Our Lady of Victory (Massapequa Park, New York)
- Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church (Massapequa, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "About Us: History". Our Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. https://www.ourholyredeemer.org/about-us/history/.
- ↑ "Our Holy Redeemer - Massapequa Park". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.hrcdioc.org/parishes/our-holy-redeemer-massapequa-park/.