St. Anthony of Padua (Diocese of Rockville Centre, East Northport)
| St. Anthony of Padua Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Paul the Apostle |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Central Deanery |
| Address: | 20 Cheshire Place, East Northport, New York 11731 |
| City: | East Northport, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stanthonypadua.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Anthony of Padua Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in East Northport, New York. Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, the 13th-century Italian Franciscan friar and preacher, the parish serves a suburban community in Suffolk County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Society of Saint Paul the Apostle as part of their mission to establish churches in the United States. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1960.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Anthony's commitment to prayer, preaching, and service to others.
History
St. Anthony of Padua Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the East Northport area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 26, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Feast Day celebration in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Society of Saint Paul the Apostle, including evangelization and education
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 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- A shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua is located near the entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Anthony of Padua
- Statues of Saint Joseph and Saint Sebastian are also present in the church
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Anthony of Padua, reflecting his life as a preacher and missionary.
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Related parishes
- St. James Catholic Church (East Northport, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Huntington Station, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Anthony of Padua - East Northport". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-anthony-of-padua-east-northport/.
- ↑ "History". St. Anthony of Padua Church. https://www.stanthonypadua.org/about/history/.