Our Lady of Grace (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of Grace |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 497 Second Hill Ln., Stratford, Connecticut 06614-2595 |
| City: | Stratford, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@olggreenwich.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Mary under the title Our Lady of Grace, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who continue to operate and staff the church today.
The current church building was dedicated on November 20, 1960.
History
Our Lady of Grace Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Greenwich area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 26, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Sullivan.[2]
Special features
- Annual Festival of Our Lady of Grace
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Saint Joseph's charism, including education and social justice initiatives
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, dedicated in 1960, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Our Lady of Grace stands outside the main entrance
- The parish grounds include a peaceful prayer garden
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Mary
- A beautiful wooden altar in the sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Mary under the title Our Lady of Grace, reflecting her role as patroness of the parish.
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Related parishes
- Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (Greenwich, Connecticut)
- Saint Mary Catholic Church (Fairfield, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of Grace - Greenwich". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-grace-greenwich/.
- ↑ "Our Lady of Grace History". Our Lady of Grace Parish. https://www.olggreenwich.org/history.