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| architect = T.O.Sullivan |
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| materials = Jammerthal flint stone with lockport limestone trim |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The parish was established on Jun. 8, 1873 by Rev. [[Jan Pitass]] and the Society of Saint Stanislaus. The original church was a two-story, wood frame church that was built in 1874. That church was converted to a school shortly after the present day church was completed in 1886. In 1904, the church's parish was among the largest in the U.S. with close to 20,000 parishioners and nearly two-thousand children were enrolled in the school. The church contains a 1893 [[Johnson Organs|Johnson & Son]] pipe organ in the choir loft. There are 3 [[carrara marble]] alters in the sanctuary and the main alter is 34ft high.<ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church - Buffalo, NY|author=Waymark|url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM369G_St_Stanislaus_Bishop_Martyr_Church__Buffalo_NY|accessdate= 2011-05-21}}</ref> In 1889, St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr [[Cemetery]] was established in nearby [[Cheektowaga, NY]]. The [[cemetery]] occupies 20 acres of land. In 1965, St. Stanislaus social center was constructed near the church. |
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The parish was established on Jun. 8, 1873 by Rev. [[Jan Pitass]] and the Society of Saint Stanislaus. |
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==Church Building== |
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| ⚫ | Ground breaking began on the present day church on August 10, 1882 and took nearly 4 years to complete. In 1908, the church [[steeples]], bells, [[Cupolas]], and 6-1/2ft diameter clocks were installed. <ref>{{Cite web|title=St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr R.C. Church|url=http://ststanislauschurch.com/index103.htm|publisher=St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr R.C. Church}}</ref> The massive church towers rise to a height of 217ft.<ref>{{cite news | title=St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr | date=January 24, 1924 | agency=Catholic Union and Times | accessdate=April 07, 2012}}</ref> |
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===Restoration=== |
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| ⚫ | In November of 2003 Bishop Edward M. Grosz was named only the 6th pastor of the historic parish. Because of dwindling attendance and parish population, the church was |
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| ⚫ | On November 20, 2000, a storm with severe winds resulted in the removal of the cross and [[cupola]] on the left tower of St. Stanislaus. Restoration of the cupola was completed on July 11, 2003 at a cost of $300,000. Of that cost, only one third was covered by insurance. As a result of this restoration, the left and right cupola are no longer matching in color.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buffalo's Faith Elevators|author=Hayden, Joe|url=http://www.faithelevators.us/faith.html?steeples.html|publisher=www.faithelevators.us|accessdate= 2011-04-16}}</ref> In 2005, the church underwent its most extensive restoration and renovation in the churches history. The work included 8 new clock faces and 4 new clock bells in the clock towers. Restoration work to the churches 1893 [[Johnson Organs|Johnson pipe organ]], maintenance to the stain glass and hand-made wooden doors, a gold leaf [[frieze]] applied to the [[Vestibule (architecture)|vestibule]] and new lighting for the fountain statue. The total cost approached [[U.S. dollar|US$]]2 million.<ref>{{cite news | title=Polish Tradition Serves to Inspire 'Showcase' Restoration of Church | work=The Buffalo News | date=September 28, 2004 | accessdate=April 07, 2012 | author=Tokasz, Jay}}</ref> |
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==Present Day== |
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| ⚫ | In November of 2003 Bishop Edward M. Grosz was named only the 6th pastor of the historic parish. Because of dwindling attendance and parish population, the church was re-designated "a shrine to [[St. Stanislaus]] and all Polish martyrs" and a Polish cultural center on October 11, 2009. The Bishop also "linked" the parish with St. John Kanty's church.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Buffalo News article|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/824942.html|publisher=Buffalonews.com}}</ref> In 2008, the school on Wilson street was closed after enrollment fell to only 75. The school had lasted 127 years and was staffed by Felician sisters for its entire history.<ref>{{cite news | title=St. Stanislaus School to be closed - A victim of declining enrollment | work=The Buffalo News | date=February 2, 2008 | accessdate=April 07, 2012}}</ref> |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Revision as of 02:27, 8 April 2012
| St. Stanislaus - Bishop & Martyr Church | |
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| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Country |  United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Stanislaus Church in Buffalo |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | June 3, 1873 |
| Founder(s) | Jan Pitass |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | "Active" |
| Architect(s) | T.O.Sullivan |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Groundbreaking | August 10, 1882 (current church) |
| Completed | October 17, 1886 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 192 feet (58.5 m) |
| Width | 104 feet (31.7 m) |
| Height | 217 feet (66.1 m) |
| Materials | Jammerthal flint stone with lockport limestone trim |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Theresa Gonciarz |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Edward M. Grosz |
St. Stanislaus - Bishop & Martyr Church is located at 123 Townsend Street, Buffalo, New York on the city's east side. The Church is the oldest Polish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and holds the title of "Mother Church of Polonia" for western New York.
History
The parish was established on Jun. 8, 1873 by Rev. Jan Pitass and the Society of Saint Stanislaus. The original church was a two-story, wood frame church that was built in 1874. That church was converted to a school shortly after the present day church was completed in 1886. In 1904, the church's parish was among the largest in the U.S. with close to 20,000 parishioners and nearly two-thousand children were enrolled in the school. The church contains a 1893 Johnson & Son pipe organ in the choir loft. There are 3 carrara marble alters in the sanctuary and the main alter is 34ft high.[1] In 1889, St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Cemetery was established in nearby Cheektowaga, NY. The cemetery occupies 20 acres of land. In 1965, St. Stanislaus social center was constructed near the church.
Church Building
Ground breaking began on the present day church on August 10, 1882 and took nearly 4 years to complete. In 1908, the church steeples, bells, Cupolas, and 6-1/2ft diameter clocks were installed. [2] The massive church towers rise to a height of 217ft.[3]
Restoration
On November 20, 2000, a storm with severe winds resulted in the removal of the cross and cupola on the left tower of St. Stanislaus. Restoration of the cupola was completed on July 11, 2003 at a cost of $300,000. Of that cost, only one third was covered by insurance. As a result of this restoration, the left and right cupola are no longer matching in color.[4] In 2005, the church underwent its most extensive restoration and renovation in the churches history. The work included 8 new clock faces and 4 new clock bells in the clock towers. Restoration work to the churches 1893 Johnson pipe organ, maintenance to the stain glass and hand-made wooden doors, a gold leaf frieze applied to the vestibule and new lighting for the fountain statue. The total cost approached US$2 million.[5]
Present Day
In November of 2003 Bishop Edward M. Grosz was named only the 6th pastor of the historic parish. Because of dwindling attendance and parish population, the church was re-designated "a shrine to St. Stanislaus and all Polish martyrs" and a Polish cultural center on October 11, 2009. The Bishop also "linked" the parish with St. John Kanty's church.[6] In 2008, the school on Wilson street was closed after enrollment fell to only 75. The school had lasted 127 years and was staffed by Felician sisters for its entire history.[7]
Gallery
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Front outside View -
Plaque affixed to the right of the front entrance -
Plaque affixed to the left of the front entrance -
Statues of Christian saints -
View of inside (from the second floor)
See also
References
- ^ Waymark. "St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church - Buffalo, NY". Retrieved 2011-05-21.
- ^ "St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr R.C. Church". St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr R.C. Church.
- ^ "St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr". Catholic Union and Times. January 24, 1924.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Hayden, Joe. "Buffalo's Faith Elevators". www.faithelevators.us. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
- ^ Tokasz, Jay (September 28, 2004). "Polish Tradition Serves to Inspire 'Showcase' Restoration of Church". The Buffalo News.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Buffalo News article". Buffalonews.com.
- ^ "St. Stanislaus School to be closed - A victim of declining enrollment". The Buffalo News. February 2, 2008.
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