Our Lady Queen of Apostles (Diocese of Albany)
| Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady Queen of Apostles |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Capital District Deanery |
| Address: | 412 S Frankfort St., Frankfort, New York 13340 |
| City: | Frankfort, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Herkimer County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1927 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyqueenofapostles.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Albany, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Apostles, the parish serves a suburban community in Albany County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, who continue to operate and staff the church today. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1960.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of service, compassion, and education embodied by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
History
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Albany in response to growth in the Albany area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 28, 1955, at the parish's original location, presided over by Bishop Edward D. Head.
Special features
- Annual Festival of Our Lady Queen of Apostles
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Saint 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 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- Large outdoor shrine to Our Lady Queen of Apostles
- Beautiful gardens surrounding the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints
- Statue of Saint Joseph, patron saint of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady Queen of Apostles, reflecting her role as patroness of the apostolic mission.
Stained Glass Windows
- Windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Joseph, patron saint of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Other Artwork
- Mosaics in the sanctuary area
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External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady Queen of Apostles - Albany". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.albanydiosce.org/parishes/our-lady-queen-of-apostles-albany/.