St. Gregory the Great (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Gregory the Great Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Gregory the Great |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Sulpice |
| Venerated Saints: | Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 85 Great Plain Rd., Danbury, Connecticut 06811-3926 |
| City: | Danbury, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stgregorythestgreat.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Gregory the Great Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Stamford, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Gregory the Great, the sixth-century Pope and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1955, the parish was founded by the Society of Saint Sulpice as part of their mission to establish churches in urban areas. The current church building was dedicated on November 12, 1961.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Gregory's commitment to education and evangelization.
History
St. Gregory the Great Parish was established in 1955 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Stamford area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 18, 1955, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Curtis.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Gregory's Day celebration with Mass and festivities
- Ministries inspired by Saint Gregory's charism, including education and outreach to the poor
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics of Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century martyr. Specific details regarding these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1961, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower with a striking clock face
- Beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Gregory the Great
Interior features
- Ornate altar railings and sanctuary furniture
- A stunning pipe organ installed in 1975
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Gregory the Great, reflecting his life as a bishop and Doctor of the Church.
Stained Glass Windows
- A beautiful stained glass window depicting Saint Gregory the Great's vision of the Pope receiving the keys to heaven from Christ
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Sebastian in the narthex
- A sculpture of Saint Gregory the Great in the sanctuary
Other Artwork
- A large mural of Saint Gregory the Great in the parish hall
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Related parishes
- Saints Peter and Paul Church (Stamford, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Fatima Church (Stamford, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Gregory the Great - Stamford". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-gregory-the-great-stamford/.
- ↑ "Parish History". St. Gregory the Great Church. https://www.stgregorythestgreat.org/parish-history.