St. Kilian (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Kilian Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Kilian |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saints Mary and James, Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Long Island Deanery |
| Address: | 485 Conklin St., Farmingdale, New York 11735 |
| City: | Farmingdale, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1961 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stkilianchurch.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Kilian Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Uniondale, New York. Dedicated to Saint Kilian, the 7th-century Irish missionary and martyr, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1961, St. Kilian Parish was founded by the Diocese of Rockville Centre as part of its efforts to meet the growing spiritual needs of the area.[1]
The parish community is served by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who have been instrumental in its development and growth.
History
St. Kilian Parish was established in 1961 as a mission church under the guidance of Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 17, 1961, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Oktoberfest celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Kilian's missionary spirit, including outreach to the homeless and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century Roman martyr. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features modern design elements aimed at fostering community fellowship and reverence.
External features
- A large outdoor statue of Saint Kilian stands near the parish entrance
- The parish grounds also feature a small shrine dedicated to Saint Mary and Saint James
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Kilian
- A beautiful wooden altar in the sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Kilian, reflecting his life as a missionary and martyr.
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Uniondale, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Kilian - Uniondale". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-kilian-uniondale/.
- ↑ "About Us - History". St. Kilian Church. https://www.stkilianchurch.org/about-us/history/.