Pleasant Plains on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Ann

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 27, 2013

1. The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Ann plaque

Inscription.
Cast in 1892, these bells hung in the steeple of the Church of Mount Loretto still standing opposite them today. For many years, the children, sisters, priests and staff of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin answered their call to prayer every quarter hour of every day.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 30.679′ N, 74° 13.244′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Pleasant Plains. It can be reached from Hylan Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6581 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island NY 10309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Easter Rising Memorial (here, next to this marker); Father John C. Drumgoole (a few steps from this marker); St. Elizabeth’s (a few steps from this marker); The Church of Saint Joachim – Saint Ann (a few steps from this marker); CYO Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. John C. Drumgoole. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Loving Memory of Sister Mary Ann (about 600 feet away); Welcome to Mount Loretto Unique Area (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Regarding The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Ann. Though this and other plaques on the site refer to “Saint Ann”, the Roman Catholic Church recognizes her as “Saint Anne.”

Also see . . . Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Anne image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 19, 2006

2. The Bells of the Church of Saints Joachim and Anne

The bells were removed from the steeple after the 1973 fire. Father Drumgoole's statue shares the circle.

A bell from the Church of Saints Joachim and Anne image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 27, 2013

3. A bell from the Church of Saints Joachim and Anne

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 27, 2013

4. A bell from the Church of Saints Joachim and Anne

The Church of Saints Joachim and Anne image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 12, 2015

5. The Church of Saints Joachim and Anne

Nearby memorial plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 27, 2013

6. Nearby memorial plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.