Sacred Heart (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, Taftville)
| Sacred Heart Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saints Peter and Paul |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Mercy |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint John Neumann, Saint Joseph |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut |
| Deanery: | Norwich Deanery |
| Address: | 156 Providence St., Taftville, Connecticut 06380-0208 |
| City: | Taftville, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Southeastern Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1873 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Sacred Heart Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, located in Taftville, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, the parish serves a suburban community in Windham County.
Established in 1873, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Mercy to serve the spiritual needs of local residents. The current church building was constructed in 1907.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion and service embodied by its founders.
History
Sacred Heart Parish was established in 1873 by the Sisters of Mercy, who recognized a need for Catholic worship services in the Taftville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 15, 1873, at the parish's original location. The current church building was dedicated in 1907.
Special features
- Annual Christmas and Easter celebrations
- Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Mercy's charism, including service to the poor and 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 traditional Gothic Revival design, with stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the saints.
External features
- A historic rectory adjacent to the church
- A small cemetery on the parish grounds
Interior features
- A large pipe organ installed in 1923
- Beautifully crafted Stations of the Cross
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint John Neumann and Saint Joseph, reflecting their lives of service and prayer.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Christ and the saints adorn the church's stained glass windows
- A beautiful window depicting Saint Peter and Saint Paul is located above the main altar
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint John Neumann stands in the front of the church
- A sculpture of Saint Joseph adorns the parish's Stations of the Cross
Other Artwork
- A large crucifix hangs from the ceiling above the main altar
- Beautiful mosaics adorn the church's walls and floors
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External links
References
- ↑ "Parish History - Sacred Heart Church". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/sacred-heart-taftville/.