Our Lady of the Snow (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of the Snow |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 175 Blue Point Ave., Blue Point, New York 11715 |
| City: | Blue Point, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1917 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olsparish.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Snow, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, who continue to operate it today. The current church building was dedicated on November 19, 1961.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of its foundresses, particularly their commitment to education and social justice.
History
Established in 1955 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Garden City area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 17, 1955, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Festival of Our Lady of the Snow
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet's charism, including education and social justice initiatives
Relics
The main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Anthony of Padua, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features a modern design aimed at fostering community fellowship and reverence.
External features
- A large statue of Our Lady of the Snow stands outside the main entrance
- A beautiful stained glass window depicting the Assumption of Mary adorns the sanctuary
Interior features
- The interior is adorned with numerous devotional elements, including Stations of the Cross and a life-size crucifix
- The parish's chapel is dedicated to Saint Joseph
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of the Snow, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
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Related parishes
- Saint Aloysius Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of the Snow - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/our-lady-of-the-snow-garden-city/.