St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Francis of Assisi Church | |
| [[File:|150px|center]] | |
| Dedication: | Saint Francis of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sacred Heart Province of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Clare of Assisi |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 29 Clay Pitts Rd., Greenlawn, New York 11740 |
| City: | Greenlawn, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1966 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stfrancisgc.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis of Assisi Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1956, the parish was founded by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, who continue to operate it. The current church building was dedicated on October 14, 1962.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to poverty, simplicity, and care for creation.
History
St. Francis of Assisi Parish was established in 1956 by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in response to growth in the Garden City area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 9, 1956, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberger.[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 poor and 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, dedicated in 1962, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Francis stands outside the main entrance
- A beautiful garden surrounding the church, reflecting the Franciscan emphasis on care for creation
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis
- A large crucifix above the main altar, symbolizing Christ's sacrifice
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis of Assisi, reflecting his life of simplicity, poverty, and care for creation.
Image gallery
`
No gallery has been created yet. Type "Gallery" into the input box to create the page, save the page with the loaded template, and then use the Form tab to start adding photos. No gallery subpage has been created. Please use the input box above to create it.
Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Garden City, NY". Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. https://www.franciscanfriars.org/our-parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-garden-city-ny/.
- ↑ "History of St. Francis of Assisi Parish". St. Francis of Assisi Church. https://www.stfrancisgc.org/history.