St. Aloysius (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Aloysius Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Aloysius Gonzaga |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Jesus (Jesuits) |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Ridgefield Deanery |
| Address: | 21 Cherry St., New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 |
| City: | New Canaan, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1953 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Aloysius Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, the Italian Jesuit saint and martyr, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1953, St. Aloysius Parish was founded by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in response to growth in the Ridgefield area.
The current church building features design inspired by traditional Catholic architecture.
History
St. Aloysius Parish was established in 1953 by the Diocese of Bridgeport and the Jesuit Order, which operated the parish until its return to diocesan clergy in 2007.[1]
Special features
- Annual St. Ignatius Loyola feast day celebration
- Ministries inspired by the Jesuit charism, including education and social justice initiatives
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga.
Architecture
External features
The church's exterior design reflects traditional Catholic architecture with a focus on reverence and community fellowship.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Aloysius
- Statue of Saint Ignatius Loyola in the main nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, reflecting his life as a Jesuit saint and martyr.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish - Ridgefield". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.com/parishes/st-aloysius-gonzaga-parish-ridgefield/.