St. Thomas More (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Thomas More Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Thomas More |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Congregation of St. John the Evangelist |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint John Fisher, Saint Edmund Campion |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Hicksville Deanery |
| Address: | 115 Kings Hwy., Hauppauge, New York 11788 |
| City: | Hauppauge, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1965 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stthomasmorechurch.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Thomas More Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Hicksville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Thomas More, the 16th-century English martyr and lawyer, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1965, the parish was formed by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Hicksville area.
The current church building features design elements reflecting its connection to Saint Thomas More's life as an advocate for justice and education.
History
St. Thomas More Parish was established in 1965 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the Hicksville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 19, 1965.
Special features
- Annual lectures and events reflecting the parish's commitment to education and social justice
- Ministries inspired by Saint Thomas More's charism, including advocacy for human rights
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
External features
- A large crucifix above the entrance
- A statue of Saint Thomas More near the main altar
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Thomas More's life
- Marble and stone interior design elements reflecting the parish's commitment to beauty and reverence
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Thomas More, reflecting his life as a lawyer, husband, and martyr.
Stained Glass Windows
- A large window depicting Saint Thomas More being led to execution
- Smaller windows showing scenes from his life as a lawyer and advocate for justice
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint John Fisher near the main altar
- A sculpture of Saint Edmund Campion in the parish's chapel
Other Artwork
- A painting of Saint Thomas More in the narthex
- A series of murals depicting his life and martyrdom
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Thomas More - Hicksville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-thomas-more-hicksville/.