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Our Lady of Mercy

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We, the Catholic faith community of Our Lady of Mercy are a welcoming parish, striving to serve diverse peoples of Forest Hills. Father James B. Father Edward P.

Our Lady of Mercy Church was established in 1927, as the Chapel of the Little Flower (located at Continental Avenue and Kessel Street), a mission church of nearby Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. From 1927 to 1930, the Chapel of the Little Flower was served by clergy from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish. Collins was the first chaplain. On Christmas Day 1929, a new wing of the Chapel was opened t

o accommodate the increasing number of parishioners and on October 6, 1930, the Chapel of the Little Flower was rededicated under the title of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. Costello was named the first pastor of the parish and immediately began to plan for the building of a church adequate to meet the needs of the growing congregation. On September 26, 1937, Archbishop Thomas E. Molloy, Bishop of Brooklyn, dedicated the newly constructed church building of Our Lady of Mercy. Father Costello died on January 6, 1939 and Father Christopher T. Molloy was appointed the second pastor of the parish shortly thereafter. During his pastorate, from 1939 to 1963, Father Molloy began planning for the building of a school and convent and, at his death in February 1963, he left the parish in sound financial condition to bring his plans to fruition. Father Molloy¹s successor, Monsignor Matthew E. Hickey, was named the third pastor of the parish in June 1963. The building of a school and convent was undertaken by Monsignor Hickey and on May 14, 1967, Archbishop Bryan J. McEntagart, Bishop of Brooklyn, officially dedicated the new buildings. In 1967, upon the sudden death of Monsignor Hickey, Father John J. Johnston was appointed the fourth pastor of Our Lady of Mercy. Several years later, the church building was renovated to better conform to the liturgical changes which came about as a result of Vatican Council II. It was rededicated on May 24, 1975 by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero, Bishop of Brooklyn. Upon Monsignor Johnston's retirement, the next pastor, Monsignor Gerald J. Langelier, became the fifth pastor of the parish on June 9, 1984. In honor of the church building¹s 50th Anniversary, it was refurbished to its present liturgical setting in 1987 and rededicated by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero, Bishop of Brooklyn, on January 31, 1988. Our Lady of Mercy Parish currently serves approximately 1300 families in the Forest Hills area.

08/11/2026

To all parishioners and friends of OLM

08/05/2026

Hi, all parishioners and friends of OLM

The rectory phone system is down with technical issues. We are working on rectifying the problem. They should be up and running by Saturday the latest.

You can email us at [email protected] for any information or requests.

Sorry for the inconvenience

07/04/2026

Happy 250 years America 🇺🇸 my God bless us always 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/20/2026

Happy Father’s Day tomorrow to all the Fathers of Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Happy Father’s Day also to Fr. Frank, Msgr McGuirl, Msgr Max & Msgr Harris for being our spiritual Fathers

God bless our Fathers
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06/14/2026

Thank you, God, the Knicks won on the Feast of Saint Anthony

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05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Mass Schedule

Saturday
4:00pm

Sunday

8:30am
10:00am
12:00pm

Come Holy Spirit 🙏🙏🙏

05/12/2026

Ascension of The Lord Mass Schedule

May 13th and 14th

Wednesday Vigil of the Ascension of The Lord
7:00pm

Thursday Ascension of The Lord
9:00am
12:00pm

All are welcome 🙏

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers of Our Lady of Mercy Church🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

05/01/2026

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Address

70 01 Kessel Street
New York, NY
11375

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 8:30pm
Thursday	9am - 8:30pm
Friday	9am - 8:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+17182686143

Website

http://www.mercyhills.org/

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