St. Maurice (Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut)
| St. Maurice Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Maurice |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Edmund |
| Venerated Saints: | Saints Maurice and Companions, Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut |
| Deanery: | Norwich Deanery |
| Address: | 32 Hebron Rd., Bolton, Connecticut 06043-7606 |
| City: | Bolton, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Capitol Region County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1870 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stmaurice.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Maurice Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Norwich in Connecticut, located in Norwich, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Maurice and his companions, the church serves a suburban community in New London County.
Established in 1870, the parish was founded by the Society of Saint Edmund. The current church building dates back to 1887, when it was constructed on the site of an earlier chapel.
The parish community seeks to emulate the ideals of Saint Maurice and his companions, who were martyred for their faith during the Roman Empire.
History
St. Maurice Parish was established in 1870 by the Diocese of Norwich in response to growth in the Norwich area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 17, 1870, at the parish's original chapel, presided over by Bishop William H. Potter.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Maurice Day celebration
- Ministries inspired by the Society of Saint Edmund's charism, including service to the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Sebastian is enshrined in the church.
Architecture
The church, built in 1887, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A statue of Saint Maurice stands outside the main entrance
- The parish's cemetery contains graves of many early parishioners
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Maurice
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Maurice, reflecting his life as a martyr and companion to other saints.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Maurice - Norwich". Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. https://www.norwichdiocese.org/parishes/st-maurice-norwich/.
- ↑ "History of St. Maurice Parish". St. Maurice Church. https://www.stmaurice.org/history.