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 | |
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  Location in New York | |
| 40°53′02″N 72°23′54″W / 40.8839°N 72.3983°W | |
| Location | 168 Hill St. Southampton, New York |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | shjmbasilica |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1908 |
| Construction cost | $100,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Granite |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Rockville Centre |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. William Murphy |
| Rector | Rev. Michael Vetrano |
References edit
- ^ Singer, Ramona (2015-07-28). Life on the Ramona Coaster. Post Hill Press. ISBN 9781618688750.
- ^ Seymour, Frank. "Pope Bestows High Honor On Southampton Church". WCBS-TV. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
- ^ "Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary". GCatholic. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
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