Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria Celebrates Centennial

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By Currents News

Bishop Robert Brennan visited Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria, Queens for its centennial celebration.

The shepherd of the Diocese of Brooklyn blessed the flock at Mass.

For the last 100 years, it has celebrated 21,000 baptisms, 22,000 first Communions and confirmations, 6,500 marriages, and 15,000 funerals, according to its pastor.

During the bilingual Mass, Bishop Brennan congratulated Immaculate Conception on the milestone, saying the works of the Holy Spirit are revealed in their Church.