Our Lady of Peace (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Peace |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Mission Deanery |
| Address: | 25 Fowler Ave., Lynbrook, New York 11563 |
| City: | Lynbrook, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1964 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyofpeace.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Massapequa Park, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Peace, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1964, the parish was founded as part of the Diocese's efforts to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities on Long Island. The current church building was dedicated on October 17, 1971.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of peace and compassion embodied by Our Lady.
History
Our Lady of Peace Parish was established in 1964 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Massapequa area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1964, at the parish's temporary location in a local school, presided over by Bishop Walter W. Curtis.[2]
Special features
- Annual Festival of Lights and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by the values of peace and compassion
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 1971, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large outdoor shrine to Our Lady of Peace, located near the main entrance
- A beautiful Stations of the Cross walkway surrounding the parish grounds
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Our Lady
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Peace, reflecting her role as a symbol of peace and compassion.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church depict various scenes from the life of Our Lady, including her Assumption into Heaven.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Our Lady of Peace is prominently displayed near the main entrance of the church.
Other Artwork
The parish's interior features a beautiful Stations of the Cross walkway surrounding the grounds, with each station featuring a unique piece of art.
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Related parishes
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Massapequa Park, New York)
- St. Brigid Catholic Church (Wantagh, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Peace - Massapequa Park". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-peace-massapequa-park/.
- ↑ "History of Our Lady of Peace Parish". Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. https://www.ourladyofpeace.org/about-us/history/.