St. Andrew the Apostle (Diocese of Charlotte)
| St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Andrew the Apostle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Mercy |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Charlotte |
| Deanery: | Charlotte Deanery |
| Address: | 149 Brook St., Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754 |
| City: | Mars Hill, NC |
| Subdivision: | North Carolina |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Madison County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@standrewscharlotte.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Charlotte, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, the apostle and martyr, the parish serves a suburban community in Mecklenburg County.
Established in 1955, St. Andrew's was one of the first churches in the Diocese of Charlotte. The Sisters of Mercy operate the parish.
The current church building, completed in 1962, features design elements reflecting its Catholic heritage.
History
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Charlotte to serve the growing Catholic community in the Charlotte area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 18, 1955.
Special features
- Annual parish festival
- Ministries inspired by Saint Andrew's life and teachings
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
External features
The church building features a modern design reflecting its 1960s construction.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Andrew's life
- Statues of Saint Andrew and other Catholic saints
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Andrew the Apostle, reflecting his life as an apostle and martyr.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church feature depictions of Saint Andrew's life, including scenes from his missionary journeys and martyrdom.
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Andrew at the main altar
- Statues of other Catholic saints throughout the church
Other Artwork
- Mosaics depicting Saint Andrew's life and teachings
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Related parishes
- St. Matthew Catholic Church (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Charlotte, North Carolina)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Andrew the Apostle - Charlotte". Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. https://www.charlottediocese.org/parishes/st-andrew-the-apostle-charlotte/.