Our Lady of La Salette (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut)
| Our Lady of La Salette Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of La Salette |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (La Salette Sisters) |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, Saint Louis de Montfort |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut |
| Deanery: | Ashford Deanery |
| Address: | 21 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, Connecticut 06234-0211 |
| City: | Brooklyn, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Northeastern Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1972 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, located in Ashford, Connecticut. Dedicated to Our Lady of La Salette, the parish serves a rural community in Tolland County.
Established in 1972 by the Diocese of Norwich, the parish was founded through the efforts of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (La Salette Sisters), who have been instrumental in its development. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 1977.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney and Saint Louis de Montfort, emphasizing devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, and promoting a life of prayer and service.
History
Our Lady of La Salette Parish was established in 1972 by the Diocese of Norwich in response to growth in the Ashford area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 27, 1972, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin.[2]
Special features
- Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette
- Ministries inspired by the charism of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney and Saint Louis de Montfort
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 1977, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- The parish grounds include a shrine to Our Lady of La Salette
- A statue of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney is located near the main entrance
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Mary
- Statues of Saint Louis de Montfort and Saint Jean-Marie Vianney in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of La Salette, reflecting her role as a model of devotion to God's will.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of La Salette - Ashford". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-la-salette-ashford/.
- ↑ "Parish History". Our Lady of La Salette Parish. https://www.ourladyoflasalette.org/parish-history.