Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Simon Stock, Saint Teresa of Calcutta |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Lynbrook Deanery |
| Address: | 495 N Ocean Ave., Patchogue, New York 11772 |
| City: | Patchogue, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1923 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olmclynbrook.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Lynbrook, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1923, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, who continue to operate it today. The current church building was dedicated on October 8, 1950.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion and service embodied by Saint Teresa of Calcutta and the Carmelite tradition of devotion to Our Lady.
History
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish was established in 1923 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Lynbrook area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 15, 1923, at the parish's original location. In 1948, the parish relocated to its current site and began construction on a new church building.
Special features
- Annual Procession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Ministries inspired by the Carmelite tradition, including prayer groups and devotional activities
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 1950, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands outside the main entrance
- The parish grounds include a grotto dedicated to Saint Simon Stock
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Statues of Saint Teresa of Calcutta and other saints throughout the church
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Mount Carmel, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church depict scenes from the life of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, including her apparitions to Saint Simon Stock.
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Teresa of Calcutta stands near the main altar
- Statues of other saints, including Saint Joseph and Saint John Paul II
Other Artwork
- A large crucifix hangs above the main altar
- Mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ adorn the walls of the church
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (Lynbrook, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Hempstead, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Lynbrook". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-lynbrook/.