Our Lady Star of the Sea (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady, Star of the Sea |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Religious Order Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Joseph; Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 262 Shore Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830 |
| City: | Greenwich, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Fairfield County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1905 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Our Lady, Star of the Sea, the parish serves a coastal community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1905, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who continue to operate it today. The current church building was constructed in 1926.
The parish community seeks to emulate the virtues of Saint Joseph and Saint Sebastian, patron saints honored within its walls.
History
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish was established in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1905.
Special features
- Annual Blessing of the Fleet and community events reflecting care for maritime traditions
- Ministries inspired by Saint Joseph's patronage, including service to families
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 a design reflecting its coastal location and maritime heritage.
External features
- A chapel dedicated to Saint Sebastian
- A shrine honoring Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Joseph
- Statues and sculptures of Saint Sebastian and Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady, Star of the Sea, reflecting her role as patroness of seafarers.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Saint Joseph
- Depictions of Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Sebastian
- Statue of Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Other Artwork
- Mural depicting the history of the parish
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Related parishes
- Saint Mary Catholic Church (Greenwich, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Fairfield, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady, Star of the Sea - Greenwich". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-star-of-the-sea-greenwich/.