St. Eleanor Regina (Diocese of Harrisburg)
| St. Eleanor Regina Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Eleanor Regina |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Harrisburg |
| Deanery: | York Deanery |
| Address: | 2140 Centerville Rd., Gardners, Pennsylvania 17324 |
| City: | Gardners, PA |
| Subdivision: | Pennsylvania |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Adams County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1854 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Eleanor Regina Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in York, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to Saint Eleanor Regina Berchmans, the 17th-century Belgian nun and foundress of the Sisters of Saint Joseph—the parish serves a suburban community in York County.
Established in 1854, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building dates back to 1875.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Eleanor Regina's commitment to education and social justice.
History
St. Eleanor Regina Parish was established in 1854 by the Diocese of Harrisburg in response to growth in the York area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on October 1, 1854, at the parish's original location, presided over by Bishop Michael Domenec.[2]
Special features
- Annual Fall Festival and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Eleanor Regina's charism, including service to the 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, dating back to 1875, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A historic rectory adjacent to the church
- A large parish hall for community events
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Eleanor Regina
- Statues of Saint Joseph and Saint Mary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Eleanor Regina, reflecting her life of service and prayer.
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Related parishes
- St. Mary's Catholic Church (York, Pennsylvania)
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (York, Pennsylvania)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Eleanor Regina - York". Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg. https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/st-eleanor-regina-york/.
- ↑ "History". St. Eleanor Regina Parish. https://www.steleanorregina.org/about/history/.