St. Anne (Diocese of Rockville Centre, Garden City)
| St. Anne's Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Anne |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | Saints Joachim and Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 35 Dartmouth St., Garden City, New York 11530 |
| City: | Garden City, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stanne.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Anne's Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1955, St. Anne's was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who continue to play an active role in the parish's life.[1]
The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1960.
History
St. Anne's Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Garden City area.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 3, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[3]
Special features
- Annual Saint Anne Festival and community events reflecting care for the elderly
- Ministries inspired by Saint Anne's maternal love, including service to families and youth
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Anne, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A statue of Saint Anne stands outside the main entrance
- A grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes is located on the parish grounds
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Anne
- A beautiful pipe organ installed in 2001
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Anne, reflecting her maternal love and devotion to her family.
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References
- ↑ "About Us: History". St. Anne's Church. https://www.stanneweb.org/about-us/history/.
- ↑ "St. Anne - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-anne-garden-city/.
- ↑ "About Us: History". St. Anne's Church. https://www.stanneweb.org/about-us/history/.