Founded in July 1916, Our Lady Star of the Sea is a Roman Catholic parish located in the Huguenot section of Staten Island. Since its founding, the parish has endeavored to meet the needs of the South Shore community by expanding services, building infrastructure, and offering faith based ministries.
The school was founded in 1959 and has been staffed by Sisters of Charity, Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, clergy, and lay men and women. Both educational programs – the school and religious education – prepare our children for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
The OLSS school continues to have the reputation for excellence in education and very high enrollment. The OLSS religious education program provides faith formation for elementary school children from non-Catholic schools.
Additionally, to catechize those people outside school age, the parish offers programs in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
In 1993, Our Lady Star of the Sea expanded our Pre-K to accommodate the much felt community need. Our faith nourished athletic programs focus on the holistic enhancement of our young people.
Our Sunday Liturgies serve a large number of people on a weekly basis. We also offer livestream Masses for those who are homebound and unable to attend in person.
