Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Southampton, New York)

The Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary[1] is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church located in the village of Southampton, New York, United States. It is also a parish church of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The Gothic Revival-style church was completed in 1908 for $100,000.[2] The exterior is covered in white marble. Pope Benedict XVI decreed on November 11, 2011 that Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica.[3]

Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Location in New York
40°53′02″N 72°23′54″W
Location168 Hill St.
Southampton, New York
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websiteshjmbasilica.org
Architecture
StyleGothic Revival
Completed1908
Construction cost$100,000
Specifications
MaterialsGranite
Administration
DioceseRockville Centre
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. William Murphy
RectorRev. Michael Vetrano

References
  1. Singer, Ramona (2015-07-28). Life on the Ramona Coaster. Post Hill Press. ISBN 9781618688750.
  2. Seymour, Frank. "Pope Bestows High Honor On Southampton Church". WCBS-TV. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  3. "Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary". GCatholic. Retrieved 2014-06-22.


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