St. Bernadette (Diocese of Charlotte)
| St. Bernadette Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Bernadette |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Louis de Montfort, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Charlotte |
| Deanery: | Matthews Deanery |
| Address: | 2085 State Hwy. 105, Linville, North Carolina 28646 |
| City: | Linville, NC |
| Subdivision: | North Carolina |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Avery County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1994 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stbernadette.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Bernadette Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Charlotte, located in Matthews, North Carolina. Dedicated to Saint Bernadette, the 19th-century French nun and mystic, the parish serves a suburban community in Mecklenburg County.
Established in 1994, St. Bernadette Parish was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, who have been serving in the area since the early 20th century. The current church building was dedicated on November 12, 2000.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Bernadette's commitment to prayer and devotion, as well as her care for the poor and marginalized.
History
St. Bernadette Parish was established in 1994 by the Diocese of Charlotte in response to growth in the Matthews area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 14, 1994, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop William G. Curlin.[2]
Special features
- Annual May Crowning and community events reflecting devotion to Mary
- Ministries inspired by Saint Bernadette's charism, including service to the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of saints associated with the parish's dedication. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 2000, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large outdoor shrine to Saint Bernadette
- A prayer garden dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Bernadette
- Statues of Saint Louis de Montfort and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux in the nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Bernadette, reflecting her life of prayer and devotion.
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Related parishes
- St. Mark Catholic Church (Matthews, North Carolina)
- St. Ann Catholic Church (Charlotte, North Carolina)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Bernadette - Matthews". Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. https://www.charlottediocese.org/parishes/st-bernadette-matthews/.
- ↑ "History". St. Bernadette Catholic Church. https://www.stbernadette.org/about/history/.