St. Matthew (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut)
| St. Matthew Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Matthew |
| 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: | 111 Tolland Green, Tolland, Connecticut 06084-0100 |
| City: | Tolland, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Capitol Region County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1865 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stmatthews.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Matthew Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, located in Norwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Matthew, the apostle and evangelist, the parish serves a urban community in New London County.
Established in 1865, St. Matthew's was one of the first churches in the United States staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, an Irish congregation founded by Catherine McAuley.
The current church building, completed in 1872, features a striking Romanesque Revival design and a prominent bell tower.
History
St. Matthew Parish was established in 1865 by the Diocese of Norwich to serve the growing Catholic community in Norwich.[1]
The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Norwich in 1865 and began serving the parish community.
Special features
- Annual St. Matthew's Day celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Matthew's life as an apostle and evangelist
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Matthew is enshrined within the church.
Architecture
External features
The current church building features a striking Romanesque Revival design with a prominent bell tower.
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Matthew
- Statues and sculptures of Saint Matthew and other saints
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Matthew, reflecting his life as an apostle and evangelist.
Stained Glass Windows
- The east window depicts the call of Saint Matthew by Jesus Christ
- The west window shows Saint Matthew writing the Gospel according to Matthew
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Matthew stands in the sanctuary
- A sculpture of Saint Matthew is located near the entrance
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Related parishes
- Saint Patrick Catholic Church (Norwich, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (New London, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Matthew - Norwich". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/st-matthew-norwich/.