Our Lady of Grace (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Grace |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Franciscan Friars of the Renewal |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, Saint Catherine Labouré |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Bishop McGann Deanery |
| Address: | 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, New York 11704 |
| City: | West Babylon, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olgparish.com |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Hicksville, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Grace, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1957, the parish was founded by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The current church building was dedicated on October 13, 1962.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina and Saint Catherine Labouré, patrons of the parish.
History
Our Lady of Grace Parish was established in 1957 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Hicksville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 18, 1957, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Feast Day celebration in honor of Our Lady of Grace
- Ministries inspired by the charism of Saint Pio and Saint Catherine Labouré, including service to the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is enshrined within the church.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1962, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower adorns the exterior of the church
- The parish grounds include a cemetery and a shrine to Our Lady of Grace
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Pio and Saint Catherine Labouré
- Marble altar dedicated to Our Lady of Grace
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Grace, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church depict scenes from the life of Saint Pio and Saint Catherine Labouré.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Our Lady of Grace is located at the main altar.
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Hicksville, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Grace - Hicksville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-grace-hicksville.
- ↑ "Parish History". Our Lady of Grace Parish. https://www.olgparish.com/parish-history.