St. Rita (Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana)
| St. Rita | |
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| Dedication: | St. Rita |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Alexandria |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 4401 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 |
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Subdivision: | Louisiana |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Rapides County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1940 |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Rita Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Alexandria, located in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dedicated to Saint Rita of Cascia, the parish serves a community in Rapides County.
Established in 1940, St. Rita Parish has been serving the spiritual needs of its congregation for over eight decades.
History
According to limited sources, St. Rita Parish was established in 1940 by the Diocese of Alexandria. The first Mass was celebrated on Date needed at a location that is not publicly documented in available sources.[1]
Special features
- Annual devotionals and community events honoring Saint Rita
- Ministries inspired by the saint's life and legacy
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 design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Rita of Cascia, reflecting her life of prayer and devotion.
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- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral (Diocese of Alexandria)
- Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Diocese of Alexandria)
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- St. James (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Juliana (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Martin of Tours (Diocese of Alexandria)
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- St. Peter (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Margaret (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Anthony of Padua (Diocese of Alexandria, Bunkie)
- Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Winifred (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Joseph (Diocese of Alexandria, Cheneyville)
- St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Alexandria, Cloutierville)
- St. Joseph (Diocese of Alexandria, Colfax)
- St. John (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Mary’s Assumption (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Alexandria, Deville)
- Immaculate Conception (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Francis de Sales (Diocese of Alexandria)
- Mission of St. Peter (Diocese of Alexandria)
- Holy Rosary (Diocese of Alexandria)
- Little Flower (Diocese of Alexandria)
- St. Charles (Diocese of Alexandria)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Rita Church". Diocese of Alexandria. https://www.diocesealex.org/church/st-rita-church/.