Christ the King (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| Christ the King Church | |
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| Dedication: | Christ the King |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 4700 Madison Ave., Trumbull, Connecticut 06611-1799 |
| City: | Trumbull, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1954 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Christ the King Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dedicated to Christ the King, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1954, the parish was elevated to the status of Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 2001.
The parish community seeks to emulate Christ's message of love and service to others.
History
Christ the King Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Fairfield area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 19, 1954.
Special features
- Annual Christ the King Festival
- Ministries inspired by the parish's mission to serve others
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- The parish grounds include a large parking lot and playground for children
- A small chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph is located adjacent to the main church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Christ's life
- Statues of Christ the King, Our Lady of Fatima, and Saint Joseph
- Other artwork reflecting the parish's mission and values
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Christ the King, reflecting his message of love and service.
Stained Glass Windows
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Christ's life
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Christ the King
- Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
- Statue of Saint Joseph
Other Artwork
- Mosaics in the main church reflecting the parish's mission and values
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Related parishes
- Saint Monica Catholic Church (Fairfield, Connecticut)
- Saint Pius X Catholic Church (Fairfield, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "Christ the King - Fairfield". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/christ-the-king-fairfield/.