St. Monica Church (Manhattan)

St. Monica Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located on East 79th Street in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It is part of the Archdiocese of New York.

The parish was established in 1856 to serve the growing Irish immigrant population in the area. The current church building, designed in the Gothic Revival style by the architectural firm Renwick & Sands, was dedicated in 1895. James Renwick Jr. is best known for designing St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

St. Monica's is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, its active parish community, and its tradition of liturgical music. The church offers a variety of ministries and programs, including religious education, social outreach, and pastoral care. It also houses a grammar school.

The parish has played a significant role in the history of the Upper East Side and continues to be a vibrant center of Catholic life in Manhattan. Notable clergy and parishioners have contributed to the religious and civic life of New York City.