St. Anthony of Padua (Diocese of Rockville Centre, Rocky Point)
| 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 St. Paul |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | South Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point, New York 11778 |
| City: | Rocky Point, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stanthonyrockypoint.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 Rocky Point, New York. Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, the 13th-century Italian Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1960, St. Anthony's was one of several churches founded by the Society of St. Paul in the Diocese of Rockville Centre during the post-World War II period. The current church building features design elements reflecting its Franciscan heritage.
History
St. Anthony of Padua Parish was established in 1960 as part of a larger effort to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities on Long Island.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on October 9, 1960, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Festival of Saint Anthony and community events reflecting Franciscan values
- Ministries inspired by Saint Anthony's life and teachings, including service to the poor and marginalized
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 elements reflecting its Franciscan heritage, including a large crucifix above the main altar and stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Anthony's life.
External features
- A statue of Saint Anthony stands outside the church entrance
- A small shrine dedicated to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is located in the parish courtyard
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Anthony's life
- A large crucifix above the main altar
- A statue of Saint Joseph in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Anthony, reflecting his life of prayer and service.
Stained Glass Windows
- Depicting scenes from Saint Anthony's life, including his preaching and miracles
Statues and Sculptures
- A large statue of Saint Anthony in the nave
- A smaller statue of Saint Joseph near the main altar
Other Artwork
- A mural depicting the life of Saint Anthony in the parish hall
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Related parishes
- Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Church (Melville, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church (St. James, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Anthony of Padua - Rocky Point". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-anthony-of-padua-rocky-point/.