St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, Middletown)
| St. Francis of Assisi Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Francis of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of St. Francis |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Clare of Assisi |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut |
| Deanery: | Middlesex Deanery |
| Address: | 10 Elm St., Middletown, Connecticut 06457-4426 |
| City: | Middletown, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Lower Connecticut River Valley County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1904 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stfrancismiddletown.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis of Assisi Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, located in Middletown, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—the parish serves a suburban community in Middlesex County.
Established in 1904, the parish was founded by the Society of St. Francis to serve the growing Catholic population in Middletown. The current church building dates back to 1925.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to poverty, simplicity, and care for creation.
History
St. Francis of Assisi Parish was established in 1904 by the Diocese of Norwich in response to growth in the Middletown area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on October 2, 1904, at the parish's original location on Main Street.
Special features
- Annual Blessing of the Animals and community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Francis' charism, including service to the poor and 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, built in 1925, features a mix of Gothic Revival and Romanesque architectural styles.
External features
- A small shrine dedicated to Saint Clare of Assisi is located near the main entrance
- A statue of Saint Francis stands at the front of the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis
- A beautiful wooden altar and pews
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis, reflecting his life of simplicity and devotion to God.
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Related parishes
- St. John the Evangelist Church (Middletown, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Mercy Church (Middletown, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Middletown". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-middletown/.