St. Therese of Lisieux (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Therese of Lisieux |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Louis de Montfort, Saint John Vianney |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Farmingdale Deanery |
| Address: | 55 S Etna Ave., Montauk, New York 11954 |
| City: | Montauk, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1994 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stthereseli.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Farmingdale, New York. Dedicated to Saint Therese of Lisieux, the French Carmelite nun and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Suffolk County.
Established in 1994, the parish was founded by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, who continue to operate it today. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 2000.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Therese's "Little Way" of spiritual growth through love, humility, and trust in God.
History
St. Therese of Lisieux Parish was established in 1994 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Farmingdale area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 21, 1994, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Novena to Saint Therese of Lisieux
- Ministries inspired by Saint Therese's charism, including service to the elderly and those in need
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 statue of Saint Therese of Lisieux stands outside the main entrance
- A grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes is located on the parish grounds
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Therese of Lisieux
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Therese of Lisieux, reflecting her life of prayer and service.
Stained Glass Windows
- Windows depicting Saint Therese's "Little Way" of spiritual growth through love, humility, and trust in God
- Scenes from the Carmelite nun's life, including her time at the Carmel of Lisieux
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Related parishes
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (Farmingdale, New York)
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (Farmingdale, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Therese of Lisieux - Farmingdale". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-therese-of-lisieux-farmingdale/.