St. Isaac Jogues (Diocese of Albany, Chestertown)
| St. Isaac Jogues Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Isaac Jogues |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Mission/Quasi-Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Mercy of the Americas |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Jean de Brebeuf, Saint Gabriel Lalemant |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Ticonderoga Deanery |
| Address: | PO Box 97, Chestertown, NY 12817 |
| City: | Chestertown, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Warren County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1950 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stisaacjogues.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Isaac Jogues Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Chestertown, New York. Dedicated to Saint Isaac Jogues, the Jesuit missionary and martyr, the parish serves a rural community in Warren County.
Established in 1950, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas as part of their mission to serve the people of northern New York. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 1961.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Isaac Jogues' commitment to missionary work and his love for the indigenous peoples he served.
History
St. Isaac Jogues Parish was established in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas as a mission parish in response to the growing Catholic population in the Chestertown area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 25, 1950, at the parish's temporary location in a local school, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Curtis.[2]
Special features
- Annual Native American Heritage Day celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Isaac Jogues' missionary work and his love for the indigenous peoples he served
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Jean de Brebeuf and Saint Gabriel Lalemant, companions of Saint Isaac Jogues in his missionary endeavors. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1961, features design aimed at fostering community fellowship and reverence.
External features
- A small shrine dedicated to the North American Martyrs is located near the church entrance
- A statue of Saint Isaac Jogues stands outside the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the lives of the North American Martyrs
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Isaac Jogues, reflecting his life as a missionary and martyr.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Isaac Jogues - Chestertown". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.albanydiocese.org/parishes/st-isaac-jogues-chestertown/.
- ↑ "History". St. Isaac Jogues Church. https://www.stisaacjogues.org/history.