St. Francis de Sales (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Francis de Sales |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Sulpice |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | South Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 7 Amity St., Patchogue, New York 11772 |
| City: | Patchogue, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Wantagh, New York. Dedicated to Saint Francis de Sales, the 17th-century French bishop and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1960, St. Francis de Sales Parish was founded by the Society of Saint Sulpice as part of their mission to establish parishes in the United States. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 1961.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis de Sales' commitment to spiritual growth and education through various ministries and programs.
History
St. Francis de Sales Parish was established in 1960 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Wantagh area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 17, 1960, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Francis de Sales Day celebration
- Ministries inspired by the spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales, including a Sulpician-sponsored retreat center
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, dedicated in 1961, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Francis de Sales stands in front of the church
- The parish grounds include a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis de Sales
- A beautiful pipe organ installed in 1975
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis de Sales, reflecting his life of spiritual growth and service.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows depict scenes from the life of Saint Francis de Sales, including his episcopal consecration and his missionary work among the people of Geneva.
Statues and Sculptures
A large statue of Saint Francis de Sales stands in front of the church, while smaller statues of various saints are placed throughout the parish grounds.
Other Artwork
The parish's interior features a beautiful pipe organ installed in 1975, as well as several works of art depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints.
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Related parishes
- Saint Raymond Catholic Church (Farmingdale, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis de Sales - Wantagh". Diocease of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-francis-de-sales-wantagh/.
- ↑ "History". St. Francis de Sales Parish. https://www.stfrancisdesales.org/about/history/.