Our Lady of the Assumption (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of the Assumption |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 1 Molloy St., Copiague, New York 11726 |
| City: | Copiague, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1948 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@ourladyoftheassumption.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1948, the parish was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who continue to operate and staff the church today.
The current church building was dedicated on October 17, 1953.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion, justice, and service that are embodied in the figure of Our Lady of the Assumption.
History
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish was established in 1948 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Garden City area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1948, at the parish's temporary location in the Garden City High School auditorium.
Special features
- Annual Festival of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet's mission to serve 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, dedicated in 1953, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- A beautiful chapel is dedicated to Saint Joseph
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Statues of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Joseph
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of the Assumption, reflecting her role as a model of faith and devotion.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church depict scenes from the life of Our Lady of the Assumption, including her assumption into heaven.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Our Lady of the Assumption stands at the main altar, surrounded by candles and flowers.
Other Artwork
A beautiful mural depicting the Assumption of Our Lady is located in the chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph.
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Related parishes
- Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of the Assumption - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-the-assumption-garden-city/.