St. Joseph (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, Occum)

St. Joseph Church
Dedication:	Saint Joseph
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Mercy
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut
Deanery:	Norwich Deanery
Address:	11 Baltic Rd., Occum, Connecticut 06360
City:	Occum, CT
Subdivision:	Connecticut
Country:	United States
County:	Southeastern Connecticut County
Website:	Website
Founded:	1960
School:	Yes
Email:	None specified
AI Confidence:	Not rated
Review Level:	0/5 (unreviewed)

St. Joseph Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich, located in Occum, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the universal church and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the parish serves a suburban community in New London County.

Established in 1960, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Mercy, who continue to play an active role in its spiritual life and charitable outreach.

The current church building, completed in 1975, reflects the modern architectural style prevalent during that era.

History

St. Joseph Parish was established in 1960 by the Diocese of Norwich in response to growth in the Occum area.

The first Mass was celebrated on August 21, 1960, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.

Special features

• Annual Saint Joseph's Day celebration with traditional Italian-American festivities
• Ministries inspired by the Sisters of Mercy's 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 features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.

External features

• A large parking lot and adjacent parish center
• A statue of Saint Joseph standing near the entrance

Interior features

• Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Joseph
• A wooden altar and pews in a simple, modern style

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saint Joseph, reflecting his role as protector and guardian of the faith.

Stained Glass Windows

• Scenes from the life of Saint Joseph, including his marriage to the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Images of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart of Mary

Statues and Sculptures

• A statue of Saint Joseph standing near the entrance
• A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the nave

Other Artwork

• A wooden crucifix above the main altar
• A stained glass window depicting the Holy Family

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Related parishes

• Saint Mary (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, New London)
• Saint Patrick (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, Putnam)

External links

• Official parish website