Our Lady of Hope (Diocese of Albany, Copake Falls)
| Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Hope |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint Mary |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Columbia County Deanery |
| Address: | 8074 State Rte. 22, Copake Falls, New York 12517 |
| City: | Copake Falls, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Columbia County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 2009 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyofhopecopakefalls.com |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Copake Falls, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Hope and honoring Saint Joseph and Saint Mary, the parish serves a rural community in Columbia County.
Established in 1963 as a mission church, Our Lady of Hope was initially staffed by priests from the Diocese of Albany. The current church building was constructed in 1975 to accommodate growing parish needs.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of hope and compassion embodied in its patroness, Our Lady of Hope.
History
Our Lady of Hope Parish was established in 1963 as a mission church by the Diocese of Albany in response to growth in the Copake Falls area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1963, at the former St. Joseph's School building, presided over by Bishop Edward E. McCarthy.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events reflecting care for the local community
- Ministries inspired by Catholic social teaching, including service to the marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of saints associated with the parish's patroness. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, constructed in 1975, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A small shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Hope is located adjacent to the main church building
- The parish grounds also feature a memorial garden honoring deceased parishioners
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints
- Statues of Saint Joseph, Saint Mary, and Our Lady of Hope adorn the church interior
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on the patroness, Our Lady of Hope, reflecting her association with hope and compassion.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Hope - Copake Falls". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.rcda.org/parishes/our-lady-of-hope-copake-falls/.
- ↑ "Parish History". Our Lady of Hope Parish. https://www.ourladyofhopecopakefalls.com/parish-history.