St. Andrew the Apostle (Diocese of Brooklyn)

Saint Andrew Catholic Church
Dedication:	Saint Andrew the Apostle
Venerated Saints:	Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Diocese:	Diocese of Brooklyn
Deanery:	Deanery 6 (Queens North)
Address:	35-60 158th Street, Flushing, NY 11358
Coordinates:	40.7609, -73.9681
City:	Flushing, NY
Subdivision:	New York
Country:	United States
County:	Queens County
Website:	https://www.st-andrew.org/
Founded:	1842
School:	Yes
Email:	info@st-andrew.org

Saint Andrew Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn, located in Flushing, Queens, New York. Dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, the first-called disciple and brother of Saint Peter, martyred on an X-shaped cross, the parish serves a diverse, multicultural community in one of the most ethnically varied neighborhoods in the world. It operates Saint Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy (pre-K through grade 8) and emphasizes faith formation, charitable outreach, and liturgical life.

Established in 1842 as one of the early Catholic parishes in Queens, Saint Andrew has grown alongside Flushing's development. Key milestones include the dedication of the current Romanesque Revival church in 1934 and ongoing renovations to accommodate its large congregation. As of December 19, 2025, the parish offers Masses in English, Spanish, and other languages, reflecting its international parishioners, and supports ministries such as food pantries and immigrant assistance.

The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through annual celebrations on November 30 and promotes evangelization in a bustling urban setting.

History

Saint Andrew Parish was founded in 1842 to serve Irish and German Catholic immigrants in Flushing, then a rural area of Queens.

Initial Masses were celebrated in private homes until a small wooden church was built. Growth led to expansions, with the cornerstone of the present Romanesque Revival church laid in 1933 and dedicated in 1934.

The parish joined the Diocese of Brooklyn upon its erection in 1853. Postwar immigration diversified the community, leading to multilingual liturgies and ministries. Recent milestones include school renovations and continued outreach programs.

School

Saint Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy, associated with the parish, provides education from pre-K through grade 8. Founded in the nineteenth century alongside the parish, it has been staffed historically by religious orders and emphasizes Catholic values integrated with academics.

As of December 19, 2025, the academy serves a diverse student body and participates in diocesan programs.

Special features

• Multilingual Masses accommodating English, Spanish, and other languages spoken by parishioners
• Active charitable ministries, including food pantry and support for immigrants
• Vibrant faith formation programs for all ages

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.

Architecture

The current church, dedicated in 1934, features Romanesque Revival style with a prominent tower and stone façade.

Associated buildings include the school, rectory, and parish facilities.

Art and devotional features

The interior includes statues of the patron Saint Andrew, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, reflecting popular devotions among the diverse parishioners.

Specific details on stained glass windows or other artwork are limited in publicly available sources.