St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Albany, Northville)
| St. Francis of Assisi Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Francis of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Cambridge Deanery |
| Address: | 501 Bridge St., Northville, New York 12134 |
| City: | Northville, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Fulton County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1920 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis of Assisi Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Northville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—the parish serves a rural community in Fulton County.
Established in 1847, St. Francis of Assisi Parish was one of the earliest churches in the area. The current church building dates back to 1865.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to simplicity, compassion, and care for creation.
History
St. Francis of Assisi Parish was established in 1847 by the Diocese of Albany in response to growth in the Northville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1847, at the church's original location, presided over by Bishop John McCloskey.[2]
Special features
- Annual Blessing of the Animals and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Francis' charism, 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, built in 1865, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A small chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua
- A statue of Saint Francis of Assisi in the courtyard
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis
- A wooden Stations of the Cross
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis, reflecting his life of simplicity and compassion.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Northville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.rcda.org/parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-northville/.
- ↑ "History". St. Francis of Assisi Church. https://www.stfrancisnorthville.org/history/.