The Church of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus | |
Location Town: | Bronx, New York City |
Location Country: | United States of America |
Architect: | Anthony J. DePace |
Client: | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York |
Construction Start Date: | 1929 |
Completion Date: | 1930, 1970 (rebuilt to new designs) |
Date Demolished: | c.1969 (fire) |
The Church of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 2855 St. Theresa Avenue, Bronx, New York City.[1] It was established in 1927.
The plans for the first church for this congregation was drawn up and built 1930 by architect Anthony J. DePace, a Bronx resident who designed many buildings for Catholic clients throughout the Northeastern United States. When the church was destroyed by fire around 1970 it was rebuilt in a modern style by DePace.
The parish also has a school,[2] which was originally run by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. Principals included: Sr. Mary Bernard, OP, Sr. Theresa Francis, OP, Elaine F. Ludwig, Anne Gevlin and Josephine Fannelli.
The church holds an annual Summer Feast with activities and events.[3]