St. Mary (Diocese of Allentown, Reading)
| St. Mary | |
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| Dedication: | St. Mary |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Allentown |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 248 S 12th St., Reading, Pennsylvania 19602-2046 |
| City: | Reading, 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. Mary is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Allentown, located in Reading, Pennsylvania.
The parish serves the city's Catholic community and is dedicated to Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
History
Limited sources suggest that St. Mary Parish has been serving the local community for an extended period. However, no confirmed founding date is documented in available sources.[1]
Special features
- Annual parish festivals and community events
- Ministries focused on serving the local community
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 a traditional design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Mary, reflecting her life of service and prayer.
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- St. Paul (Diocese of Allentown, Allentown)
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- St. Stephen of Hungary (Diocese of Allentown)
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- Our Lady of Good Counsel (Diocese of Allentown, Bangor)
- St. Richard (Diocese of Allentown)
- Sacred Heart (Diocese of Allentown, Bath)
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Diocese of Allentown, Bethlehem)
- Holy Ghost (Diocese of Allentown)
- Holy Infancy (Diocese of Allentown)
- Incarnation of Our Lord (Diocese of Allentown)
- Notre Dame (Diocese of Allentown)
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- St. Anne (Diocese of Allentown)
- Sts. Simon and Jude (Diocese of Allentown)
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External links
- ↑ "St. Mary - Reading". Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown. https://www.allentowndiocese.org/parishes/st-mary-reading/.