Bergen Beach in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Msgr. Thomas C. Clancy
Msgr. Thomas c. Clancy
April 3, 1945 - 1995
During his ministry as pastor of this parish, our church was built and dedicated to the Glory of God on August 20, 1989, the Feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
Erected by St. Bernard Parish.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1945.
Location. 40° 37.176′ N, 73° 54.555′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Bergen Beach. It is on East 69th Street south of Veterans Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2037 E 69th St, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fr. Michael J. McGivney (here, next to this marker); Father P. Kenny Triangle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barone Triangle (about 600 feet away); Bergen Beach Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floyd Bennett Post # 1060 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Firefighter Gregory T. Saucedo Triangle
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025
3. Adjacent plaque
In grateful recognition and sincere thanks to the founding members of the Parish of St. Bernard of Clairvaux through your dedication, hard work and the sacrifices you made - we are proud to celebrate our 50th Jubilee together as one Faith and one Family in Christ.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
