St. Therese of Lisieux (Diocese of Charlotte)
| St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Thérèse of Lisieux |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Louis de Montfort, Saint John Paul II |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Charlotte |
| Deanery: | Lake Norman Deanery |
| Address: | 217 Brawley School Rd., Mooresville, North Carolina 28117 |
| City: | Mooresville, NC |
| Subdivision: | North Carolina |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Iredell County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1995 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@sttheresecatholic.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Charlotte, located in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the French Carmelite nun and Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Mecklenburg County.
Established in 1995 by the Diocese of Charlotte, St. Thérèse Parish was founded through the efforts of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The current church building was dedicated on October 1, 2000.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Thérèse's "Little Way" of spiritual growth and service to others.
History
St. Thérèse Parish was established in 1995 by the Diocese of Charlotte in response to growth in the Huntersville area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 27, 1995, at the Huntersville Elementary School, presided over by Bishop William G. Curlin.[2]
Special features
- Annual Living Rosary and community events reflecting Saint Thérèse's spirituality
- Ministries inspired by the "Little Way" of spiritual growth and service to others
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, dedicated in 2000, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux stands outside the main entrance
- A beautiful stained-glass window depicting Saint Thérèse's "Little Way" adorns the sanctuary
Interior features
- The interior is adorned with numerous devotional images and statues of saints, including Saint Louis de Montfort and Saint John Paul II
- The parish hall features a large mural depicting the life of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, reflecting her life of prayer and service.
Stained Glass Windows
- A beautiful stained-glass window depicting Saint Thérèse's "Little Way" adorns the sanctuary
- Additional stained-glass windows feature scenes from the life of Saint Thérèse
Statues and Sculptures
- A large statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux stands outside the main entrance
- Statues of other saints, including Saint Louis de Montfort and Saint John Paul II, are located throughout the church
Other Artwork
- The parish hall features a large mural depicting the life of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
- Additional artwork and devotional images adorn the interior of the church
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Related parishes
- Saint Mary Catholic Church (Huntersville, North Carolina)
- Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church (Charlotte, North Carolina)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Thérèse of Lisieux - Huntersville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. https://www.charlottediocese.org/parishes/st-therese-of-lisieux-huntersville/.
- ↑ "Parish History". St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish. https://www.sttheresecatholic.org/parish-history.