St. Bridget of Kildare (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut)
| St. Bridget of Kildare Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Bridget of Kildare |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Mercy |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Brigid of Ireland, Saint Catherine Labouré |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut |
| Deanery: | Norwich Deanery |
| Address: | 75 Moodus-Leesville Rd., Moodus, Connecticut 06469-0422 |
| City: | Moodus, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1995 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stbridgetofkildare.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Bridget of Kildare Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich, located in Norwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Bridget of Kildare, an Irish saint and patroness of Ireland, the parish serves a suburban community in New London County.
Established in 1995 by the Sisters of Mercy, the parish was founded with the goal of serving the spiritual needs of the local population. The current church building features design elements inspired by traditional Irish architecture.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Bridget's commitment to education and social justice.
History
St. Bridget of Kildare Parish was established in 1995 by the Diocese of Norwich in response to growth in the Norwich area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1995, at the parish's current location.
Special features
- Annual Irish Heritage Festival and community events celebrating Irish culture
- Ministries inspired by Saint Bridget's charism, including service to the marginalized and education programs
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Brigid of Ireland. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design elements inspired by traditional Irish architecture, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for worship.
External features
- A large stone statue of Saint Bridget of Kildare stands at the entrance to the parish
- The parish grounds feature a small memorial garden dedicated to the Sisters of Mercy
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Irish mythology and Catholic saints
- A beautiful wooden altar, crafted by local artisans
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Bridget of Kildare, reflecting her life of service and prayer. The parish also honors the memory of Saint Catherine Labouré, a French saint who founded the Sisters of Mercy.
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Related parishes
- Saint Patrick Catholic Church (Norwich, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (New London, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Bridget of Kildare - Norwich". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/st-bridget-of-kildare-norwich/.