St. Peter (Diocese of Harrisburg, Elizabethtown)

St. Peter Catholic Church
Dedication:	Saint Peter
Type/Classification:	Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial:	No
Operated By:	Sisters of Saint Joseph
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Harrisburg
Deanery:	Lancaster Deanery
Address:	1840 Marshall Dr., Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022
City:	Elizabethtown, PA
Subdivision:	Pennsylvania
Country:	United States
County:	Lancaster County
Website:	Website
Founded:
School:	Yes
Email:	None specified
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St. Peter Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Harrisburg, located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Dedicated to Saint Peter, the chief apostle and first bishop of Rome, the parish serves a suburban community in Lancaster County.

Established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, St. Peter Parish has been serving the local Catholic faithful since its founding.

The current church building is not documented in available sources; however, it is believed to be constructed in the modern architectural style.

History

St. Peter Parish was established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, a congregation founded in 1852 in Pennsylvania for education and charitable purposes.

The parish's early history is limited; however, it is known to have been staffed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph from its inception.

Special features

• Annual Summer Festival and community events
• Ministries inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Peter, including service to the marginalized

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, no relics are publicly documented as being housed within St. Peter Parish.

Architecture

External features

The church exterior is not well-documented in available sources; however, it is believed to be constructed with modern architectural elements.

Interior features

• Sanctuary and nave design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship
• Decorative artwork reflecting the life of Saint Peter

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saint Peter, reflecting his role as a leader in the early Christian Church.

Stained Glass Windows

• Windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Peter are not documented; however, they may be present within the church.

Statues and Sculptures

• Statue(s) of Saint Peter are believed to be located within the parish.

Other Artwork

• Mural(s) or other artwork reflecting the life and teachings of Saint Peter are not well-documented in available sources.

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Related parishes

• St. Joseph (Diocese of Harrisburg, Elizabethtown)
• Immaculate Conception (Diocese of Harrisburg, Mount Joy)

External links

• Official parish website