Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Rockville Centre, Massapequa Park)
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Companions of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary |
| Venerated Saints: | Companions of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; Saint Pius X |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | South Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 855 Carmans Rd., Massapequa Park, New York 11762 |
| City: | Massapequa Park, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1958 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyoflourdes.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Massapequa Park, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1958, the parish was founded by the Companions of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, who continue to operate it today. The current church building features design inspired by traditional European architecture.
The parish community is known for its devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and the Companions' charism of serving the poor and marginalized.
History
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish was established in 1958 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, with the support of the Companions of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on January 18, 1959.
Special features
- Annual Procession and Festival in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Ministries inspired by the Companions' 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 features design inspired by traditional European architecture, with a focus on fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
- A shrine to Saint Pius X
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Statues of the Companions' founders, including Father James Alberione
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Lourdes and the Companions' charism.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Depictions of the Companions' founders
Statues and Sculptures
- Statues of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Statue of Saint Pius X
Other Artwork
- A large mural depicting the apparitions at Lourdes
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Related parishes
- Saint Raphael Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Lourdes - Massapequa Park". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-lourdes-massapequa-park/.