St. Therese (Diocese of Albany)
| St. Therese Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Thérèse of Lisieux |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint John Vianney, Saint Catherine Labouré |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Capital District Deanery |
| Address: | 1 Wilton Gansevoort Rd., Gansevoort, New York 12831 |
| City: | Gansevoort, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Saratoga County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1995 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@sttheresealbany.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Therese Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Albany, New York. Dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the French Carmelite nun and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Albany County.
Established in 1995, the parish was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who continue to operate it today. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 2000.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Thérèse's commitment to love and service, particularly through its outreach programs for the poor and marginalized.
History
St. Therese Parish was established in 1995 by the Diocese of Albany in response to growth in the Albany area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 27, 1995, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Howard J. Hubbard.[2]
Special features
- Annual Thérèse Day celebration and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Thérèse's charism, 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 2000, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large stained-glass window depicting Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
- A statue of Saint John Vianney in the narthex
Interior features
- Beautifully decorated sanctuary with a large crucifix
- Stained glass windows throughout the church
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, reflecting her life of love and service.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained-glass window in the sanctuary depicts Saint Thérèse's life story.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Saint John Vianney is located in the narthex.
Other Artwork
The parish features several beautiful works of art, including a large crucifix and numerous devotional paintings.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Therese Parish - Albany". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.rcda.org/parishes/st-therese-parish-albany/.
- ↑ "History". St. Therese Church. https://www.sttheresealbany.org/about/history/.