St. Pius X (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Pius X Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Pius X |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Pius X |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint Michael the Archangel |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 1 St. Pius X Court, Plainview, New York 11803 |
| City: | Plainview, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1956 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stpiusxgardenocity.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Pius X Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint Pius X, the twentieth-century Pope who emphasized the importance of liturgical renewal and devotion to the Sacred Heart, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1956 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. Pius X Parish was one of several churches founded during this period to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities on Long Island.[1]
The parish community is served by the Society of Saint Pius X, a traditionalist Catholic organization that emphasizes adherence to pre-Vatican II liturgical practices and devotion to the Sacred Heart.
History
St. Pius X Parish was established in 1956 as part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre's efforts to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities on Long Island.[2]
The current church building was dedicated in 1962.
Special features
- Traditional Latin Mass celebrated on Sundays and holy days
- Devotion to the Sacred Heart through various parish ministries
Relics
No confirmed relics are documented as being housed within the church.
Architecture
External features
- A large stone façade with a prominent bell tower
- A spacious parking lot accommodating parishioners and visitors
Interior features
- Traditional interior design reflecting the Society of Saint Pius X's emphasis on liturgical renewal
- Ornate Stations of the Cross and other devotional artwork
Art and Devotional Features
Stained Glass Windows
- Beautiful stained glass windows depicting various saints and biblical scenes
Statues and Sculptures
- A life-sized statue of Saint Joseph in the narthex
- A sculpture of Saint Michael the Archangel above the main altar
Other Artwork
- Various devotional paintings and prints throughout the church
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Related parishes
- St. Anthony's Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Hempstead, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Pius X - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-pius-x-garden-city/.
- ↑ "St. Pius X - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-pius-x-garden-city/.