Holy Cross (Diocese of Bridgeport)

Holy Cross Church
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Dedication:	Saint Francis Xavier
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Mercy
Venerated Saints:	Saint Joseph, Saint Mary
Diocese:	Diocese of Bridgeport
Deanery:	Fairfield Deanery
Address:	750 Tahmore Dr., Fairfield, Connecticut 06825-2599
City:	Fairfield, CT
Subdivision:	Connecticut
Country:	United States
County:	Connecticut Metropolitan County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1905
School:	Yes
Email:	info@holycrossct.org
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

Holy Cross Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier, the 16th-century Jesuit missionary and patron saint of foreign missions, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.

Established in 1905 by the Sisters of Mercy, Holy Cross Church was one of several institutions founded by the order in the Bridgeport area during the early 20th century. The current church building was constructed in the early 1950s and features design elements reflecting its connection to the Sisters of Mercy.

The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis Xavier's commitment to missionary discipleship, education, and social justice.

History

Holy Cross Church was established in 1905 by the Sisters of Mercy as a mission church in the Bridgeport area.

The first Mass was celebrated on October 1, 1905, at the church's original location. The current church building was dedicated in 1952.

Special features

• Annual Mission Sunday celebration
• Ministries inspired by Saint Francis Xavier's charism, including service to the marginalized and education initiatives

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Joseph and Saint Mary, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.

Architecture

The church features design elements reflecting its connection to the Sisters of Mercy, including a chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine McAuley, the foundress of the order.

External features

• A large stone crucifix adorns the front facade
• The parish grounds include a small cemetery and a grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis Xavier
• Statues of Saint Joseph, Saint Mary, and Saint Francis Xavier adorn the nave

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis Xavier, reflecting his life as a missionary and patron saint.

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Related parishes

• Saint Thomas More Catholic Church (Bridgeport, Connecticut)
• Saint Ann's Catholic Church (Fairfield, Connecticut)

External links

• Official parish website