St. Roch (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Roch Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Roch |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 10 St. Roch Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-6234 |
| City: | Greenwich, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1901 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Roch Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Stamford, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Roch, the fourteenth-century French saint and patron of dogs and those afflicted with the plague, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1901, St. Roch Parish was one of several churches founded by Italian immigrants in the area during the early twentieth century. The current church building dates back to 1925.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Roch's commitment to compassion and care for those afflicted with illness or suffering.
History
St. Roch Church was established in 1901 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to the growing needs of the Italian-American community in Stamford.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 8, 1901, at the old church building, presided over by Bishop Lawrence McMahon.[2]
Special features
- Annual Feast of Saint Roch celebration
- Ministries inspired by Saint Roch's charism, including care for the sick and marginalized
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 a Romanesque Revival design, characteristic of many early twentieth-century Catholic churches in the United States.
External features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from Saint Roch's life
- Statue of Saint Roch in the sanctuary
Interior features
- Marble altar and ornate decorations
- Pews and Stations of the Cross
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Roch, reflecting his life of compassion and care for those afflicted with illness or suffering.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Roch - Stamford". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-roch-stamford/.
- ↑ "Parish History". St. Roch Church. https://www.strch.org/parish-history.