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21-47 29th St, Astoria, NY, 11105
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0.2 miAstoria-Ditmars Boulevard
0.6 miAstoria Boulevard
0.9 mi30th Avenue
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Roman Catholic Church
We, the parish of Immaculate Conception in Astoria, are a diverse family united in our faith in Jesus Christ, and the Church He established.
With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to build a community reflective of Gospel values rooted in love, faith and prayer. We are committed to living the Gospel by:
Nourishing the spiritual lives of one another;
Serving those in need; and
Welcoming all the children of God.
Following the example of Mary, our patroness, we hope to grow in peace and unity, strengthen the bonds which unite us and proclaim the kingdom of God in all that we do.
History
Established in 1924.
1924
In January, the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas E. Molloy, STD assigned Father Michael D. Lopez to institute in the Arleigh Section of Queens (now Astoria) a new parish to relieve the strain on the few existing parishes in the fast growing community.
The site of the first Mass was the home of Dr. John J. Dempsey, Principal of P. S. 85, located at 28 – 19 Ditmars Avenue (Blvd.)
The corner stone of the new Church-school was laid in July 1924, with Bishop Molloy presiding. At this time, enthusiasm and dedication of parishioners brought into existence the Holy Name, Rosary and Altar Societies.
In October 1924 Fr. Lopez said the first Mass in the Immaculate Conception basement Church. The upper Church and four classrooms were completed. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Mt. Hope Community arrived to staff the school.
