Precious Blood (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| Precious Blood Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint John Neumann and Precious Blood |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Religious Order Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Precious Blood |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint John Neumann, Saint Pius X |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | South Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 1 St James Rd, Seaford, NY 11783 |
| City: | Seaford, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1965 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Precious Blood Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Seaford, New York. Dedicated to Saint John Neumann and the Precious Blood, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1965 by the Society of Precious Blood, the parish was founded as part of the Diocese's efforts to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities in the area.
The current church building features design elements inspired by the Society of Precious Blood's mission and charism.
History
Precious Blood Parish was established in 1965 by the Society of Precious Blood, a congregation founded by Saint Arnold Janssen. The parish was dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of the growing community on Long Island.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 19, 1965.
Special features
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Society of Precious Blood
- Devotional elements reflecting the parish's dedication to Saint John Neumann and the Precious Blood
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics associated with the parish's patron saints. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
External features
The church exterior features a simple yet elegant design reflecting the mission of the Society of Precious Blood.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint John Neumann
- Statues and sculptures honoring the parish's patron saints
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on the parish's patron saints, including Saint John Neumann and the Precious Blood. Artwork throughout the church reflects the charism of the Society of Precious Blood.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Precious Blood - Seaford". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/precious-blood-seaford/.