St. Hugh of Lincoln (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Hugh of Lincoln |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Life |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Margaret of Antioch, Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 21 E 9th St., Huntington Station, New York 11746 |
| City: | Huntington Station, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@sthughoflincoln.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint Hugh of Lincoln, the 13th-century English bishop and saint, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1963, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Life as part of their mission to serve the spiritual needs of the faithful in the Garden City area. The current church building was dedicated on November 17, 1974.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Hugh's commitment to prayer, charity, and education.
History
St. Hugh of Lincoln Parish was established in 1963 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Garden City area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 22, 1963, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Hugh's Day celebration and community events reflecting care for the poor
- Ministries inspired by Saint Hugh's 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, dedicated in 1974, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large plaza surrounding the church building
- A statue of Saint Hugh of Lincoln located near the main entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Hugh's life
- A beautiful wooden altar and pews
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Hugh of Lincoln, reflecting his life of prayer and service.
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Related parishes
- Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Hugh of Lincoln - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-hugh-of-lincoln-garden-city/.
- ↑ "Parish History". St. Hugh of Lincoln Parish. https://www.skhughoflincoln.org/parish-history.