St. Bernard (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Bernard Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Bernard |
| 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: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, New York 11756 |
| City: | Levittown, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1926 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Bernard Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint Bernard, the sixth-century abbot and founder of the Benedictine Order—the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1926, St. Bernard's was one of several churches founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in the region.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Bernard's commitment to prayer, hospitality, and service.
History
St. Bernard Parish was established in 1926 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Garden City area.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 22, 1926.
Special features
- Annual St. Bernard's Festival and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Bernard's charism, including service to the elderly
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 stone façade marks the entrance of the church
- The parish grounds include a playground for children
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Bernard's life
- A statue of Saint Bernard in the main nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Bernard, reflecting his life of prayer and service.
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External links
References
- ↑ "History of the Sisters in New York". Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, New York-New Jersey Province. https://www.sjcnyc.org/our-story/history-of-the-sisters-in-new-york/.
- ↑ "St. Bernard - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-bernard-garden-city/.