St. Stephen (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
| St. Stephen | |
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| Dedication: | St. Stephen |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Saint Augustine |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 2400 E Hwy. 100, Bunnell, Florida 32110 |
| City: | Bunnell, FL |
| Subdivision: | Florida |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Flagler County |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | 1957 |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | 4/10 |
| Review Level: | 0/5 |
St. Stephen is a territorial parish of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, serving Catholics in Bunnell, Florida, and the surrounding communities of Flagler County. The parish is dedicated to Saint Stephen, traditionally venerated as the first Christian martyr and one of the seven deacons chosen by the Apostles to serve the early Church, as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles.
Founded in 1957, St. Stephen has served the growing Catholic population of Bunnell and Flagler County for nearly seven decades. The parish continues to operate as a diocesan territorial parish under the pastoral care of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, one of the oldest dioceses in the United States, tracing its roots to the founding of St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565.
As a territorial parish, St. Stephen serves all Catholics residing within its assigned geographic boundaries in Bunnell and the surrounding area, offering sacramental life, worship, and community ministry to the faithful of this region of northeast Florida.
History
According to diocesan records, St. Stephen Parish was established in 1957 to serve the Catholic community of Bunnell, the county seat of Flagler County, Florida.[1] Limited detailed historical documentation is publicly available regarding the parish's founding circumstances, early pastors, or construction of its original church building. The Diocese of Saint Augustine, within which the parish is located, is the oldest diocese in the continental United States, and parishes throughout its territory, including St. Stephen, have historically served both longtime local families and growing populations moving into Florida over the decades.[2]
No confirmed details regarding major renovations, expansions, or notable historical events specific to St. Stephen Parish are documented in publicly available sources at this time.
Special features
- Serves as the territorial parish for Catholics in Bunnell and surrounding areas of Flagler County
- Continues a Catholic presence in Bunnell dating to 1957
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar of a dedicated parish church customarily contains relics of saints, as prescribed by canonical practice. Specific information regarding relics housed at St. Stephen is not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture and Art
Exterior features
Specific architectural details regarding the exterior design of the St. Stephen church building are not publicly documented in available sources.
Interior features
The interior of the church is arranged in accordance with the norms of Catholic worship, with a sanctuary, altar, and seating oriented to support the celebration of the sacraments. Further specific details are not publicly documented in available sources.
Stained Glass Windows
No confirmed details regarding stained glass windows at St. Stephen are documented in publicly available sources.
Statues and Sculptures
No confirmed details regarding statuary or sculptures at St. Stephen are documented in publicly available sources.
Other Artwork
No further devotional artwork is publicly documented in available sources.
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Related parishes
- St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Atlantic Beach)
- Mission of San Juan de la Cruz (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. Mary (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Our Lady of Consolation (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. John the Evangelist (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Chiefland)
- St. John the Baptist (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Crescent City)
- Holy Cross (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. Ambrose (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. Michael (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Santa Maria del Mar (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Sacred Heart (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Fleming Island)
- Holy Faith (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Community of the Queen of Peace (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. Augustine (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. Patrick (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Gainesville)
- Mission of St. Philip Neri (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Mission of St. Anthony the Abbot (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- St. John the Evangelist (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Interlachen)
- Assumption (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Blessed Trinity (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Christ the King (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Crucifixion (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
- Holy Family (Diocese of Saint Augustine, Jacksonville)
- Most Holy Redeemer (Diocese of Saint Augustine)
External links
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References
- ↑ "Parishes and Missions". Diocese of Saint Augustine. https://www.dosafl.com/parishes/.
- ↑ "History of the Diocese". Diocese of Saint Augustine. https://www.dosafl.com/about/history/.