Sacred Heart (Diocese of Bridgeport, Greenwich)

Sacred Heart Church
Dedication:	Saints Peter and Paul
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Charity of New York
Venerated Saints:	Saint Pius X, Saint John Neumann
Diocese:	Diocese of Bridgeport
Deanery:	Fairfield Deanery
Address:	95 Henry St., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-5810
City:	Greenwich, CT
Subdivision:	Connecticut
Country:	United States
County:	Western Connecticut County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1872
School:	Yes
Email:	info@sacredheartgreenwich.org
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

Sacred Heart Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.

Established in 1872, Sacred Heart Parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York. The current church building was constructed in 1905.

The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion and service exemplified by the Sisters of Charity.

History

Sacred Heart Parish was established in 1872 by the Diocese of Bridgeport, with the assistance of the Sisters of Charity of New York.

The first Mass was celebrated on January 1, 1873, with the Sisters of Charity serving as the parish's initial clergy.

Special features

• Annual Christmas Market and community events reflecting care for creation
• Ministries inspired by the charism of the Sisters of Charity of New York, 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 features a Romanesque Revival design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.

External features

• A large bell tower adorns the front facade of the church
• The parish grounds include a cemetery, established in 1873

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
• A statue of Saint Pius X is located near the main altar

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saints Peter and Paul, reflecting their lives of service and prayer.

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Related parishes

• Saint Mary Catholic Church (Greenwich, Connecticut)
• Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Greenwich, Connecticut)

External links

• Official parish website