Our Lady of Victory (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Lady of Victory Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Victory |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Pius X, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Central Deanery |
| Address: | 2 Floral Parkway, Floral Park, New York 11001 |
| City: | Floral Park, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1957 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olvchurch.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Victory Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in West Islip, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of Victory and honoring Saint Pius X and Saint Joseph, the parish serves a suburban community in Suffolk County.
Established in 1957, the parish was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as part of their mission to serve the spiritual needs of the growing population in the area.
The current church building was dedicated on October 19, 1963.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of its founders and patrons, emphasizing education, service, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
History
Our Lady of Victory Parish was established in 1957 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the West Islip area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 8, 1957, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Festival of Our Lady of Victory and community events reflecting care for the environment
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, including service to the 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, dedicated in 1963, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A statue of Our Lady of Victory stands at the entrance of the church
- A shrine to Saint Pius X is located near the main altar
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Victory, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church feature scenes from the life of Christ and the saints, including Saint Joseph.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Our Lady of Victory stands at the entrance of the church, while a shrine to Saint Pius X is located near the main altar.
Other Artwork
The parish features various devotional artwork, including Stations of the Cross and a large crucifix above the main altar.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Victory - West Islip". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-victory-west-islip/.
- ↑ "History of Our Lady of Victory Church". Our Lady of Victory Church. https://www.olvchurch.org/about-us/history/.