St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Charlotte, Franklin)
| St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Francis of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Clare of Assisi |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Charlotte |
| Deanery: | Western Deanery |
| Address: | 299 Maple St., Franklin, North Carolina 28734 |
| City: | Franklin, NC |
| Subdivision: | North Carolina |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Macon County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1985 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Charlotte, located in Franklin, North Carolina. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—the parish serves a rural community in Macon County.
Established in 1985, the parish was established by the Diocese of Charlotte to meet the spiritual needs of the growing population in Franklin. The current church building was dedicated on October 12, 1997.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to simplicity, compassion, and care for creation.
History
St. Francis of Assisi Parish was established in 1985 by the Diocese of Charlotte in response to growth in the Franklin area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 17, 1985, at the Macon County High School, presided over by Bishop William G. Curlin.[2]
Special features
- Annual Blessing of the Animals and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Francis' 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, dedicated in 1997, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- The parish grounds include a peaceful prayer garden
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Francis' life
- A beautiful wooden crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis of Assisi, reflecting his life of simplicity, compassion, and care for creation.
Stained Glass Windows
- The large window above the main entrance depicts Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata
- Smaller windows throughout the church feature scenes from Saint Francis' life
Statues and Sculptures
- A beautiful bronze statue of Saint Francis stands in the prayer garden
- A wooden carving of Saint Clare of Assisi adorns the side chapel
Other Artwork
- A large mural depicting the Nativity scene adorns the wall behind the main altar
- Various Stations of the Cross are scattered throughout the church
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Related parishes
- St. Mary Catholic Church (Franklin, North Carolina)
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Sylva, North Carolina)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Franklin". Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. https://www.charlottediocese.org/parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-franklin/.
- ↑ "Parish History". St. Francis of Assisi Parish. https://www.stfrancisfranklin.org/parish-history.