St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint John the Baptist |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 1488 N Country Rd., Wading River, New York 11792 |
| City: | Wading River, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1925 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stjohnsbaptistgc.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the church, it serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1925, St. John the Baptist Parish was one of the first churches in the area, and its founding is closely tied to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who operated the parish until 2018.[1]
The current church building was constructed in the early 20th century and features a mix of Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival architectural styles.
History
Established in 1925 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John the Baptist Parish was initially staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint John the Baptist's life and teachings
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 features a mix of Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival architectural styles, characteristic of early 20th-century Catholic church design.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- The parish grounds feature several statues of saints
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint John the Baptist
- A large marble altar dedicated to the saint
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint John the Baptist, reflecting his importance in Catholic tradition.
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External links
References
- ↑ "History". St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. https://www.stjohnsbaptistgc.org/about-us/history/.
- ↑ "St. John the Baptist - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.hvccatholic.org/parishes/st-john-the-baptist-garden-city/.