Church of Regina Coeli (Hyde Park)
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| Church of Regina Coeli | |
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| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of New York |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Priest(s) | Michael L. Palazzo |
| Contact particulars | |
| Website | www.reginacoeli-hydepark-ny.org |
Regina Coeli Church was founded in 1862 [1] in Hyde Park, NY. It is Roman Catholic church that also includes St. Paul's mission chapel in Staatsburg, New York and an elementary school located next to the main church building [2].
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[edit] History
The first church to bear the name in Hyde Park was constructed in 1862. Later a large church was constructed near the original foundation, which can still be seen today. [3]. The current church building is on U.S. Route 9, also referred to as Albany Post Road and is known for its high sloping nave.
[edit] Parish School
Found in 1955, the parish elementary school contains grades Pre-K through eight [4]and currently has about 220 enrolled students [5]. The original building has been expanded once, adding a two-story wing to the back with 8 additional classrooms, in the 1970s.
