St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
| St. Francis of Assisi | |
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| Dedication: | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 1200 W Riverside Ave., Muncie, Indiana 47303-3692 |
| City: | Muncie, IN |
| Subdivision: | Indiana |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Delaware County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1973 |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | 5/10 |
| Review Level: | 0/5 |
St. Francis of Assisi is a territorial parish of the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, located at 1200 W Riverside Ave. in Muncie, Indiana. The parish is dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century founder of the Franciscan religious tradition, known for his devotion to poverty, peace, and care for creation.
Situated near Ball State University in Delaware County, the parish's official web address—stfrancisnewman.org—suggests it has historically served as a Newman Center ministering to the Catholic community on and around the university campus, in addition to its territorial parishioners in Muncie.
Founded in 1973, St. Francis of Assisi continues to serve the local Catholic community of Muncie, Indiana, offering sacramental life, worship, and outreach rooted in the Franciscan charism of simplicity and service.
History
Limited documented sources are available regarding the founding circumstances of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. According to available diocesan records, the parish was established in 1973 to serve Catholics in the Muncie area, including the community surrounding Ball State University.[1]
The parish falls under the pastoral care of the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, which oversees Catholic communities across north-central Indiana.[2] No further confirmed details regarding early pastors, construction dates, or expansion history are documented in publicly available sources.
Special features
- Believed to serve, in part, as a campus ministry presence for Catholic students at nearby Ball State University, based on the parish's web domain
- Community worship and sacramental life for Catholics in Muncie and Delaware County
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar of a dedicated parish church customarily contains relics deposited at the time of consecration. No specific details regarding the saints associated with any relics at St. Francis of Assisi are publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture and Art
Exterior features
No confirmed details regarding the exterior architectural style of the church building are publicly documented in available sources. Given the parish's founding in 1973, the building may reflect design conventions common to Catholic churches constructed in that era.
Interior features
Specific details regarding the interior layout and worship space are not publicly documented in available sources.
Stained Glass Windows
No confirmed details regarding stained glass windows are publicly documented in available sources.
Statues and Sculptures
No confirmed details regarding statuary or sculptural artwork are publicly documented in available sources.
Other Artwork
No further devotional artwork is publicly documented in available sources.
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- St. Francis Xavier (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
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- Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
- Sacred Heart of Jesus (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, Cicero)
- St. Joseph (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, Covington)
- St. Bernard (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
- St. Joseph (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, Delphi)
- St. Cecilia (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
- St. Mary (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, Dunkirk)
- St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, Earl Park)
- St. Joseph (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana, Elwood)
- Holy Spirit (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
- St. John Vianney (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
- St. Louis de Montfort (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
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- Sts. Peter and Paul (Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana)
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External links
Social media
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References
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi Parish". St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Muncie, Indiana. https://stfrancisnewman.org/.
- ↑ "Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana". Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. https://www.dol-in.org/.