St. John's - Rome, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 43° 12.538 W 075° 27.256
18T E 463099 N 4784120
Large Roman Catholic parish located in the "little Italy" section of Rome, NY.
Waymark Code: WMPZR7
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 5

Full name of the church is Church of Saint John the Baptist and Transfiguration.

The parish was founded in 1911. It was located in a church on River Road in Rome, now home to St Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church
The present Church was consecrated on 23 May, 1954. It was located in a predominantly Polish and Italian neighbourhood, but has evolved to serve all local Catholics.

The church features the Grotto of Our Blessed Lady near the front entrance. This grotto was at the original location on River Road and was bought from St Michael's for the 60th Anniversary in 2014.

Masses are celebrated

8 AM Wed Thu Fri
4:30 PM Sat
8 & 11 AM Sunday
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 01/01/1911

Date of building construction: 05/23/1954

Dominant Architectural Style: American Modern

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: The Grotto of Our Blessed Lady

Archdiocese: New York

Diocese: Syracuse

Address/Location:
200 E Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440
Rome, NY USA
13440


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