St. Boniface Martyr (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Boniface Martyr Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Boniface Martyr |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Sebastian, Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 145 Glen Ave., Sea Cliff, New York 11579 |
| City: | Sea Cliff, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stbonifacemartyr.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Boniface Martyr Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Sea Cliff, New York. Dedicated to Saint Boniface, the 8th-century English bishop and martyr, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1963, St. Boniface Martyr Parish was founded by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the area.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Boniface's commitment to faith and education.
History
St. Boniface Martyr Parish was established in 1963 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Sea Cliff area.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 1, 1963.
Special features
- Annual Saint Sebastian Novena and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, including service to the 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 aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large parking lot and adjacent school building
- A statue of Saint Boniface Martyr in front of the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Boniface Martyr
- A beautiful pipe organ
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Boniface Martyr, reflecting his life of faith and martyrdom.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Saint Boniface Martyr
- Images of Saint Sebastian and Saint Anthony of Padua
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Boniface Martyr in front of the church
- Statues of Saint Sebastian and Saint Anthony of Padua inside the church
Other Artwork
- Paintings depicting scenes from the life of Saint Boniface Martyr
- Mosaics in the sanctuary
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Related parishes
- Saint Raphael Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Boniface Martyr - Sea Cliff". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-boniface-martyr-sea-cliff/.
- ↑ "About Us: History". St. Boniface Martyr Catholic Church. https://www.stbonifacemartyr.org/about-us/history/.