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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Therese of Lisieux

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“The Little Flower” they called her. St Therese of Lisieux. And here in Brooklyn stands her namesake church a testament to faith and resilience.

This isn’t just any church. It’s a story etched in stone and whispered on the wind. A story beginning on Pentecost Sunday May 23 1926. Father William Fischer celebrated the first Mass at the Chapel of the Little Flower. The seed was planted. It would blossom into the vibrant parish of St Therese of Lisieux.

The Great Depression couldn’t stop its growth. Groundbreaking for Little Flower School happened in 1939. Father Fischer sadly didn’t live to see its opening in 1941. His vision was completed by Monsignor Thomas Nummey. War years followed bringing turbulence. Many parishioners served their country. Msgr Nummey suffered a stroke. Father William O’Leary stepped up. He was known as “the black blur” for his relentless energy. He raised funds for a new school building and convent. The parish thrived. New societies were formed. A parish library created. Summer programs and field trips flourished.

Father John Cross became pastor in 1950. He was known for his pageantry. Annual spring festivals May Walks and Christmas pageants became traditions. He was elevated to Monsignor by Pope John XXIII. He helped his parishioners navigate the changes of the Second Vatican Council. The vernacular Mass the sign of peace and folk Mass guitar music were all embraced.

Monsignor Cross retired in 1967. Father James Smyth took over. The St Therese Parish Council was established following Vatican protocols. Father Smyth’s poor health led to his retirement in 1972. The parish mourned his passing the following year.

Today St Therese of Lisieux Church continues to serve its community. It is a place of worship a place of history a place of unwavering faith. A beautiful reminder of the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity. A beacon of hope in Brooklyn. It stands as a living testament to the tireless dedication of the many who shaped its history. A place where the legacy of the Little Flower lives on.

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