Notre Dame (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| Notre Dame Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Congregation of the Mission |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph, Saint Thomas Aquinas |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Danbury Deanery |
| Address: | 655 Morehouse Rd., Easton, Connecticut 06612-0008 |
| City: | Easton, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1879 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@notredamedanbury.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Notre Dame Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Danbury, Connecticut. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes and serving the city's Catholic community since 1879, the parish is operated by the Congregation of the Mission. The church building was constructed in the late nineteenth century.
History
Notre Dame Parish was established in 1879 as a mission church under the Congregation of the Mission. The first Mass was celebrated on October 26, 1879.[1]
The parish has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years. The current church building was constructed in the late nineteenth century.
Special features
- Annual Lourdes Day celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul's charism, including service to the poor
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Joseph is enshrined within the church. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design elements reflecting its late nineteenth-century construction.
External features
- A historic parish rectory adjacent to the church
- A small shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting various saints and Marian apparitions
- Statues of Saint Joseph and Saint Thomas Aquinas
- Other artwork reflecting Catholic devotion
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of Lourdes, reflecting her role in the parish's history.
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References
- ↑ "About Us: History". Notre Dame Church. https://www.notredamedanbury.org/about/history/.