Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Catholic parish church in New Dorp, Staten Island, United States
The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace is a Catholic parish church located in New Dorp on Staten Island, featuring English Gothic architecture with pointed arches and traditional stone construction. The building sits on Third Street and serves the neighborhood with weekly worship services and religious programs for residents.
The parish was established on October 10, 1922, to serve the growing Catholic population of Staten Island during that era. The current church building was completed and dedicated on Christmas Eve 1928, creating the structure that stands there today.
The church serves as a spiritual center where the local Catholic community gathers for worship and celebrates important moments of faith together. It functions as a place where neighborhood residents come to mark baptisms, weddings, and other significant occasions in their lives.
The church is accessible by car with parking available near Third Street in the New Dorp neighborhood. Visitors should plan their visit around regular weekday and Sunday services, with additional masses scheduled during religious holidays and special occasions.
The church gained wider recognition beyond its congregation when its exterior was featured in two Hollywood films from the early 1980s. This Hollywood connection has made the building a recognizable landmark for film enthusiasts visiting the area.
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