St. Pius X (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Pius X Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Pius X |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Saint Pius X |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-2420 |
| City: | Fairfield, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Connecticut Metropolitan County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1954 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Pius X Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Pius X, the Pope who reigned from 1903 until his death in 1914, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1954, St. Pius X Parish was founded by the Society of Saint Pius X as one of its earliest American parishes.[1]
The parish community seeks to emulate the spirit of Pope Pius X's liturgical and devotional reforms.
History
St. Pius X Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Fairfield area.[2]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 15, 1954.
Special features
- Traditional Latin Masses and devotions
- Ministries inspired by the spirit of Pope Pius X's reforms
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, no relics are publicly documented in available sources as being housed at St. Pius X Church.
Architecture
The church building was constructed in 1955 with a design emphasizing traditional Catholic architecture.
External features
- Traditional-style bell tower and steeple
- Grounds featuring a grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Interior features
- Ornate altar and sanctuary
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Pius X
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Pope Pius X, reflecting his commitment to liturgical reform.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Saint Pius X
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Pius X in the sanctuary
Other Artwork
- Traditional-style Stations of the Cross
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External links
References
- ↑ "Parish History: St. Pius X, Fairfield, CT". Society of Saint Pius X. https://www.sspx.org/en/parish-history-st-pius-x-fairfield-ct.htm.
- ↑ "St. Pius X - Fairfield". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-pius-x-fairfield/.