St. Thomas the Apostle (Diocese of Albany, Delmar)
| St. Thomas the Apostle Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Thomas the Apostle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Paulist Fathers |
| Venerated Saints: | Saints Peter and Paul; Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Capital District Deanery |
| Address: | 35 Adams Pl., Delmar, New York 12054 |
| City: | Delmar, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Albany County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1907 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stthomasdelmar.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Thomas the Apostle Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Delmar, New York. Dedicated to Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, the parish serves a suburban community.
Established in 1970, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish was founded by the Paulist Fathers, who continue to serve as its priests and administrators. The current church building was dedicated on November 15, 1981.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Thomas' commitment to spreading the Gospel message through education and evangelization.
History
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish was established in 1970 by the Paulist Fathers in response to growth in the Delmar area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 27, 1970, at the parish's temporary location in a local school, presided over by Bishop Edward E. McCarthy.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Thomas' apostleship, including outreach to local schools and youth organizations
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of saints associated with the parish's patron. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1981, features design aimed at fostering community fellowship and reverence.
External features
- A large parking lot and adjacent rectory building
- A statue of Saint Thomas the Apostle outside the main entrance
Interior features
- Beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Thomas
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Thomas the Apostle, reflecting his role as a missionary and apostle.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Saint Thomas the Apostle
- Images of the Holy Family and other saints
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the main nave
- A sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the chapel
Other Artwork
- A large mural depicting the apostolic mission of Saint Thomas
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Thomas the Apostle - Delmar". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.albanydiocese.org/parishes/st-thomas-the-apostle-delmar/.
- ↑ "History of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish". St. Thomas the Apostle Church. https://www.stthomasdelmar.org/about/history/.