St. Vincent de Paul (Diocese of Albany, Cobleskill)
| St. Vincent de Paul Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Vincent de Paul |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Vincent de Paul |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Albany |
| Deanery: | Cobleskill Deanery |
| Address: | 138 Washington Ave., Cobleskill, New York 12043 |
| City: | Cobleskill, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Schoharie County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1860 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Vincent de Paul Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Albany, located in Cobleskill, New York. Dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest and founder of the Congregation of the Mission—the parish serves a rural community in Schoharie County.
Established in 1853, the parish was founded by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, which continues to operate the church today. The current church building dates back to 1870.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Vincent's commitment to serving the poor and marginalized.
History
St. Vincent de Paul Parish was established in 1853 by the Diocese of Albany in response to growth in the Cobleskill area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 1, 1853, at the parish's original location.[2]
Special features
- Annual Charity Bazaar and fundraising events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul'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, dating back to 1870, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- Historic bell tower
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Vincent de Paul's life
Interior features
- Beautifully crafted wooden pews
- Ornate Stations of the Cross
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Vincent de Paul, reflecting his life of service to the poor.
Stained Glass Windows
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Vincent de Paul's life
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Vincent de Paul in the main altar area
Other Artwork
- Beautifully crafted Stations of the Cross
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Vincent de Paul - Cobleskill". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. https://www.rcda.org/parishes/st-vincent-de-paul-cobleskill/.
- ↑ "History". St. Vincent de Paul Church. https://www.svdpchurch.com/history/.