St. Francis de Sales (Archdiocese of Baltimore)
| St. Francis de Sales | |
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| Dedication: | St. Francis de Sales |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 1450 Abingdon Rd., Abingdon, Maryland 21009 |
| City: | Abingdon, MD |
| Subdivision: | Maryland |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Harford County |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis de Sales is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, located in Abingdon, Maryland.
Dedicated to Saint Francis de Sales, the 17th-century French bishop and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Harford County.
Established as part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the parish's history is not well-documented. Limited sources suggest that it was established to serve the spiritual needs of the local population.
History
The parish's founding date remains unknown due to limited documentation.[1]
Special features
- Annual community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Francis de Sales' 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 features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis de Sales, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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Related parishes
- St. Joan of Arc (Diocese of Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore)
- St. Andrew by the Bay (Diocese of Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore)
- St. John Neumann (Diocese of Metropolitan Archdiocese of Baltimore)
External links
- ↑ "St. Francis de Sales - Abingdon". Archdiocese of Baltimore. https://www.archbalt.org/parishes/st-francis-de-sales-abingdon/.