St. Anne (Diocese of Rockville Centre, Brentwood)
| St. Anne's Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Anne |
| 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: | Brentwood Deanery |
| Address: | 88 2nd Ave., Brentwood, New York 11717 |
| City: | Brentwood, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Anne's Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in West Babylon, New York. Dedicated to Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, the parish serves a suburban community in Suffolk County.
Established in 1963, St. Anne's was the first church in the world named in honor of Saint Anne by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Anne's maternal care and devotion to her family.
History
St. Anne Parish was established in 1963 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the West Babylon area.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 2, 1963, at the parish's current location.
Special features
- Annual Saint Anne's Festival and community events reflecting care for family
- Ministries inspired by Saint Anne's maternal love, including service to families in need
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 features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large outdoor shrine dedicated to Saint Anne
- A statue of Saint Anne standing near the main entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Anne
- Statues of Saint Anne and her family in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Anne, reflecting her maternal care and devotion to her family.
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External links
References
- ↑ "History". St. Anne's Catholic Church. https://www.stannewb.org/about-us/history/.
- ↑ "St. Anne - West Babylon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-anne-west-babylon/.