St. Luke (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut)
| St. Luke Church | |
 | |
| Dedication: | Saint Luke |
| 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: | 141 Maple St., Ellington, Connecticut 06029-0246 |
| City: | Ellington, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Capitol Region County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1850 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stlukenorwich.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Luke Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, located in Norwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Luke, one of Jesus' twelve apostles and the patron saint of physicians, artists, and writers—the parish serves a suburban community in New London County.
Established in 1850, St. Luke's was initially staffed by the Sisters of Mercy who provided education and healthcare services to the local population. The current church building dates back to the early 20th century.
The parish community has been involved in various charitable initiatives, including food drives and health fairs, reflecting its commitment to serving the needs of the marginalized.
History
St. Luke Parish was established in 1850 by the Diocese of Norwich in response to the growing Catholic population in the area.[1]
The Sisters of Mercy played a pivotal role in the parish's early years, establishing a school and providing healthcare services to the local community.
Special features
- Annual Health Fair and charity events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Luke's patronage, including art programs for children
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
External features
- A historic parish hall built in 1920
- A modern addition constructed in 2005 for educational and community purposes
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Luke's life
- Statues of Saint Luke and the Virgin Mary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Luke, reflecting his role as an evangelist and patron saint.
Stained Glass Windows
- A notable stained glass window showing Saint Luke painting the Virgin Mary
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Luke in the main nave
- A sculpture of the Virgin Mary in the chapel
Other Artwork
- A collection of art pieces created by local artists inspired by Saint Luke's patronage
Image gallery
`
No gallery has been created yet. Type "Gallery" into the input box to create the page, save the page with the loaded template, and then use the Form tab to start adding photos. No gallery subpage has been created. Please use the input box above to create it.
Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Luke - Norwich". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/st-luke-norwich/.