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|VeneratedSaints=Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

|ShortName=Saint Andrew Catholic Church

|ParishLocation=40.7609, -73.9681

|MailingAddress=35-60 158th Street, Flushing, NY 11358

|Diocese=Diocese of Brooklyn

|Deanery=Deanery 6 (Queens North)

|City=Flushing, NY

|County=Queens County

|AdministrativeSubdivision=New York

|ParishFounded=1842

|ParishSchool=Yes

|ParishEmailAddress=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 [[Andrew the Apostle|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.

Saint Andrew Parish was founded in 1842 to serve Irish and German Catholic immigrants in Flushing, then a rural area of Queens.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.st-andrew.org/history |title=History |publisher=Saint Andrew Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.st-andrew.org/history |title=History |publisher=Saint Andrew Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>

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.

 

 

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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.st-andrew.org/school |title=School |publisher=Saint Andrew Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>

* 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

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.

The current church, dedicated in 1934, features Romanesque Revival style with a prominent tower and stone façade.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.st-andrew.org/history |title=History |publisher=Saint Andrew Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>

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

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.

[[Category:Parishes in New York]]

[[Category:Parishes in Diocese of Brooklyn]]

[[Category:Parishes founded in 1840s]]

[[Category:Parishes built in Romanesque Revival architecture]]