St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Diocese of Saginaw)
| St. Frances Xavier Cabrini | |
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| Dedication: | St. Frances Xavier Cabrini |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Saginaw |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 334 Division St., Vassar, Michigan 48768 |
| City: | Vassar, MI |
| Subdivision: | Michigan |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Tuscola County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | 5/10 |
| Review Level: | 0/5 |
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini is a territorial parish of the Diocese of Saginaw, located in Vassar, Michigan. The parish is dedicated to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Italian-born religious sister and founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus who became the first citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
Situated in Tuscola County, the parish serves Catholic families in and around Vassar, Michigan, offering the sacraments and pastoral ministry within the broader mission of the Diocese of Saginaw.
No confirmed founding date is documented in available sources for this parish community.
History
Limited historical documentation is publicly available regarding the founding and early development of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in Vassar.[1] The parish carries the name of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, who was canonized in 1946 by Pope Pius XII in recognition of her extensive missionary work among Italian immigrants in the United States.[2] According to the Diocese of Saginaw, the parish continues to serve as a center of Catholic worship and community life for the Vassar area.[3]
Special features
- Parish community rooted in the devotion to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of immigrants
- Active participation in the sacramental and catechetical life of the Diocese of Saginaw
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar of a dedicated parish church typically contains deposited relics of saints. Specific details regarding any relics housed at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture and Art
Exterior features
Specific architectural details regarding the exterior of the church building are not publicly documented in available sources.
Interior features
The interior worship space is arranged to support the celebration of the sacraments and community prayer, in keeping with parish churches of the Diocese of Saginaw.
Stained Glass Windows
Details on the church's stained glass windows, if present, are not publicly documented in available sources.
Statues and Sculptures
Devotional imagery of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is likely present within the church, though specific details are not publicly documented in available sources.
Other Artwork
No further devotional artwork is publicly documented in available sources.
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Media
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External links
Social media
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References
- ↑ "St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish". St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish. https://stfrancescabrinivassar.org.
- ↑ "Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini". Vatican News Services. https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20001001_frances-xavier-cabrini_en.html.
- ↑ "Diocese of Saginaw Parish Directory". Diocese of Saginaw. https://saginaw.org.