St. Dominic (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Dominic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Dominic |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Thomas Aquinas |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Hicksville Deanery |
| Address: | 93 Anstice St., Oyster Bay, New York 11771 |
| City: | Oyster Bay, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1953 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stdominic.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Dominic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Hicksville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Dominic, the thirteenth-century Spanish friar and founder of the Dominican Order—the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1953, the parish was founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building was dedicated on October 18, 1964.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Dominic's commitment to preaching and teaching the Gospel message.
History
St. Dominic Parish was established in 1953 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Hicksville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 13, 1953, at the parish's temporary location in a former movie theater, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Dominican Week celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Dominic's charism, including education and outreach to the poor
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Catherine of Siena and Saint Thomas Aquinas, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1964, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- Beautifully landscaped grounds with a statue of Saint Dominic
- Large parking lot for parishioners
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Dominic
- Statue of Saint Catherine of Siena in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Dominic, reflecting his life as a preacher and teacher.
Stained Glass Windows
- Windows depicting Saint Dominic's preaching to the people
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Dominic in the sanctuary
- Statue of Saint Thomas Aquinas in the nave
Other Artwork
- Mural of Saint Dominic in the narthex
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Related parishes
- St. Anthony's Church (Hicksville, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Westbury, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Dominic - Hicksville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-dominic-hicksville/.
- ↑ "History of St. Dominic Church". St. Dominic Church. https://www.stdominic.org/history.