St. Rosalie (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Rosalie Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Rosalia |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Pio, Saint Padre Pio |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Ward Melville Deanery |
| Address: | 31 E Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, New York 11946 |
| City: | Hampton Bays, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1965 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Rosalie Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in West Islip, New York. Dedicated to Saint Rosalia, the 12th-century Sicilian martyr and patron saint of the city of Palermo, the parish serves a suburban community in Suffolk County.
Established in 1965, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who continue to operate it today. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1972.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Rosalia's commitment to faith and charity, as well as the values of its founding congregation.
History
St. Rosalie Parish was established in 1965 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the West Islip area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 18, 1965, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter W. Curtis.[2]
Special features
- Annual Festa di San Rocco (Feast of Saint Roch) celebration
- Ministries inspired by the charism of its founding congregation, including service to the poor and marginalized
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, dedicated in 1972, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Rosalia stands outside the main entrance
- A shrine to Saint Padre Pio is located near the main altar
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Rosalia
- Mosaics in the sanctuary area, including a depiction of the saint's martyrdom
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Rosalia, reflecting her life of faith and charity.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Rosalie - West Islip". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-rosalie-west-islip/.
- ↑ "History". St. Rosalie Church. https://www.strosaliechurch.org/about-us/history/.