St. Luke the Evangelist (Diocese of Harrisburg)
| St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Luke the Evangelist |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish, Religious Order Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Harrisburg |
| Deanery: | West Shore Deanery |
| Address: | 1234 E Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 |
| City: | Mechanicsburg, PA |
| Subdivision: | Pennsylvania |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Cumberland County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1967 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stlukemechanicsburg.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to Saint Luke the Evangelist, the fourth Gospel writer and companion of Saint Paul, the parish serves a suburban community in Cumberland County.
Established in 1967, St. Luke's was one of several parishes founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in response to growth in the Mechanicsburg area.[1]
The parish community is known for its strong commitment to education and social justice.
History
According to established records, St. Luke's was founded in 1967 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.[2]
Special features
- Annual Stewardship and Faith Formation programs
- Ministries inspired by Saint Luke's Gospel message of compassion and healing
Relics
No confirmed relics are documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church building was constructed in the late 1960s, featuring a modern design aimed at fostering community fellowship.
External features
- A large parking lot with designated accessible spaces
- A well-manicured lawn and garden surrounding the church
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Luke's Gospel
- Statues of Saint Luke and other saints in the nave and chapels
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Luke, reflecting his life as a companion to Saint Paul.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from Saint Luke's Gospel are depicted in stained glass windows throughout the church
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Luke stands in the nave
- Statues of other saints adorn the chapels
Other Artwork
- Frescoes depicting scenes from Saint Luke's Gospel adorn the ceiling
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Related parishes
- Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Luke the Evangelist - Mechanicsburg". Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg. https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/st-luke-the-evangelist-mechanicsburg/.
- ↑ "About - History". St. Luke the Evangelist Parish. https://www.stlukemechanicsburg.org/about/history/.