St. John Baptist de LaSalle (Diocese of Allentown)
| St. John Baptist de LaSalle | |
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| Dedication: | St. John Baptist de LaSalle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Allentown |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 420 Holland St., Shillington, Pennsylvania 19607-3260 |
| City: | Shillington, PA |
| Subdivision: | Pennsylvania |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Berks County |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. John Baptist de LaSalle Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Allentown, located in Shillington, Pennsylvania.
The parish serves a community in Berks County and is dedicated to the patronage of St. John Baptist de LaSalle, a French priest who founded the De La Salle Christian Brothers educational order.
History
According to limited sources, the parish was established in an area experiencing growth. Specific details regarding its founding are not publicly documented in available sources.
Special features
- Ministries inspired by St. John Baptist de LaSalle's charism, including education and service to youth
- Community events reflecting care for creation
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 design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A simple façade with a central entrance
- A modest-sized nave with side chapels
Interior features
- Decorative stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of St. John Baptist de LaSalle
- Ornate Stations of the Cross
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on St. John Baptist de LaSalle, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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