St. Rose of Lima (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Rose of Lima Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Rose of Lima |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Catherine Labouré, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Danbury Deanery |
| Address: | 46 Church Hill Rd., Newtown, Connecticut 06470-1648 |
| City: | Newtown, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1961 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@strd.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Rose of Lima Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Danbury, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint from the Americas, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1961 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the parish was founded as part of the growing Catholic presence in the region. The current church building was dedicated on October 15, 1972.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Rose's commitment to prayer and service, reflecting the values of its foundresses.
History
St. Rose of Lima Parish was established in 1961 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Danbury area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on May 28, 1961, at the parish's temporary location in a local school, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Sullivan.[2]
Special features
- Annual Saint Rose of Lima feast day celebration
- Ministries inspired by the parish's foundresses' charism, including education and social justice initiatives
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, a relic of Saint Rose of Lima is enshrined in the church. Specific details regarding this relic are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1972, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A small chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine Labouré
- A shrine to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Rose of Lima
- Statues of Saint Rose of Lima and other saints, including Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Rose of Lima, reflecting her life of prayer and service.
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Related parishes
- Saint Gregory the Great Church (Danbury, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Fatima Church (Danbury, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Rose of Lima - Danbury". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-rose-of-lima-danbury/.
- ↑ "History". St. Rose of Lima Church. https://www.strd.org/about/history/.