St. Joseph (Diocese of Albany, Dolgeville)
| St. Joseph's Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Joseph |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Dolgeville Deanery |
| Address: | 31 N Helmer Ave., Dolgeville, New York 13329 |
| City: | Dolgeville, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Herkimer County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1872 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Joseph's Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Dolgeville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the universal Church, the parish serves a rural community in Montgomery County.
Established in 1840, St. Joseph's was one of the earliest churches in the area.[1]
The parish community has a long history of devotion to Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
History
According to limited sources, St. Joseph's Church was established in 1840 by the Diocese of Albany.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Joseph's Day celebration
- Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Relics
No confirmed relics are documented in available sources.
Architecture
External features
The church building is a simple yet elegant structure reflecting the rural character of the area.
Interior features
The interior features traditional Catholic art and furnishings, including a large stained glass window depicting Saint Joseph.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary, reflecting their importance in Catholic tradition.
Stained Glass Windows
- A large stained glass window of Saint Joseph is located above the main altar.
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Joseph stands outside the church entrance.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Joseph - Dolgeville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.albanydiocese.org/parishes/st-joseph-dolgeville/.
- ↑ "Our History". St. Joseph's Church Dolgeville. https://www.stjosephdolgeville.org/history/.