St. Ignatius Loyola (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Ignatius Loyola Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Ignatius of Loyola |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Jesus (Jesuits) |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Francis Xavier, Saint John Berchmans |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | North Hempstead Deanery |
| Address: | 129 Broadway, Hicksville, New York 11801-4295 |
| City: | Hicksville, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1859 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stignatiusloyola.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Ignatius Loyola Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Hicksville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1954, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish was one of the first churches in the world named after the saint. The current church building was dedicated on November 28, 1965.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Ignatius' commitment to education and missionary discipleship, as well as his devotion to the Eucharist.
History
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Hicksville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 19, 1954, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Jesuit Week celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Ignatius' charism, including education and social justice initiatives
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Francis Xavier and Saint John Berchmans, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1965, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A statue of Saint Ignatius of Loyola stands outside the main entrance
- 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 Ignatius of Loyola
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Ignatius of Loyola, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Ignatius Loyola - Hicksville". Diocease of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-ignatius-loyola-hicksville/.
- ↑ "History of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish". St. Ignatius Loyola Church. https://www.stignatiusloyola.org/history.