St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Charlotte, Lenoir)
| 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, Saint Anthony of Padua |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Charlotte |
| Deanery: | Lenoir Deanery |
| Address: | 328-B Woodsway Ln. NW, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 |
| City: | Lenoir, NC |
| Subdivision: | North Carolina |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Caldwell County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1962 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stfrancislenoir.org |
| 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 Lenoir, 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 Caldwell County.
Established in 1962, the parish was founded as a mission church by the Diocese of Charlotte.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to poverty, simplicity, and care for creation.
History
According to established records, the first Mass was celebrated in a local school building before the construction of a permanent church.[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 features a simple design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A small shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua stands adjacent to the main church building
- A memorial garden honors the deceased members of the parish community
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Statues of Saint Clare of Assisi and Saint Anthony of Padua adorn the interior
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis of Assisi, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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Related parishes
- St. Mary Catholic Church (Lenoir, North Carolina)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church (Lenoir, North Carolina)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Lenoir". Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. https://www.charlottediocese.org/parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-lenoir/.
- ↑ "About - History". St. Francis of Assisi Parish. https://www.stfrancislenoir.org/about/history/.