Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (Diocese of Harrisburg)
| Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Harrisburg |
| Deanery: | West Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 2121 N 3rd St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 |
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Subdivision: | Pennsylvania |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Dauphin County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1988 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@obscatholicchurch.com |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, the parish serves a suburban community in Cumberland County.
Established in 1988, the parish was founded by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, who have been dedicated to serving African American communities since their founding in 1891. The current church building was dedicated on September 8, 1991.
The parish community seeks to emulate the Sisters' commitment to justice, education, and missionary discipleship.
History
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish was established in 1988 by the Diocese of Harrisburg in response to growth in the Mechanicsburg area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 31, 1988, at the Silver Spring Fire Company, presided over by Bishop William H. Keeler.[2]
Special features
- Annual African American Catholic Heritage Month celebrations
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters' charism, including service to the marginalized
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 1991, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large crucifix above the entrance
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from African American history and culture
Interior features
- A beautiful wooden altar
- Mosaics of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in the sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, reflecting her role as patroness of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
Stained Glass Windows
- A stunning window depicting the Immaculate Conception
- Another window showing Saint Katharine Drexel, foundress of the Sisters
Statues and Sculptures
- A beautiful statue of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in the sanctuary
- A smaller statue of Saint Katharine Drexel near the entrance
Other Artwork
- A mural depicting African American Catholic history and culture
- A series of paintings by local artists, inspired by the parish's mission
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Related parishes
- Saint Katharine Drexel (Diocese of Harrisburg)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
External links
References
- ↑ "Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament - Mechanicsburg". Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg. https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-the-blessed-sacrament-mechanicsburg/.
- ↑ "Parish History". Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. https://www.obscatholicchurch.com/parish-history.