St. Clare (Diocese of Albany)
| St. Clare's Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Clare of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Albany Deanery |
| Address: | 1947 Central Ave., Colonie, New York 12205 |
| City: | Colonie, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Albany County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1940 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stclarealb.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Clare's Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Albany, New York. Dedicated to Saint Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian abbess and patron saint of television, the parish serves a downtown community.
Established in 1890, St. Clare's was one of several churches founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet to serve the growing Catholic population in Albany.[1]
The current church building was constructed in the early twentieth century and features a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque architectural styles.
History
According to historical records, St. Clare's Parish was established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet in response to the growing Catholic population in Albany during the late nineteenth century.[2]
Special features
- Annual St. Clare's Day celebration and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Clare of Assisi's life of prayer and service to the poor
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Clare of Assisi is enshrined in the church.
Architecture
External features
The church building features a distinctive bell tower and ornate stone carvings.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Clare's life
- Statue of Saint Clare in the main sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Clare of Assisi, reflecting her life of prayer and service to the poor.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Clare's Church - Albany". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.albanydiocese.org/parishes/st-clares-church-albany/.
- ↑ "About Us: History". St. Clare's Church. https://www.stclarealb.org/about-us/history/.