St. Thomas the Apostle (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Thomas the Apostle Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Thomas the Apostle |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomeo and Giovanni Antonio |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 203 East Ave., Norwalk, Connecticut 06855-1299 |
| City: | Norwalk, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1946 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stthomasct.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Thomas the Apostle Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Stamford, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Thomas the Apostle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, the parish serves a diverse community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1946, the parish was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomeo and Giovanni Antonio, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building was dedicated on October 12, 1952.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Thomas' commitment to spreading the Gospel message through education and service.
History
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish was established in 1946 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Stamford area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on July 14, 1946, at the parish's original location, presided over by Bishop John F. Wangler.[2]
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events
- Ministries inspired by Saint Thomas' apostolic mission, including outreach to local schools and charities
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 1952, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the main church building
- The parish grounds include a small chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Thomas the Apostle
- Statue of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the main nave
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Thomas' apostolic mission, reflecting his role as one of Jesus' twelve apostles.
Stained Glass Windows
- Windows depicting the Ascension of Christ and the Descent of the Holy Spirit
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the main nave
- Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the chapel dedicated to her honor
Other Artwork
- Mural of Saint Thomas preaching in India, created by local artist
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Related parishes
- Saint Mary Catholic Church (Stamford, Connecticut)
- Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Thomas the Apostle - Stamford". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-thomas-the-apostle-stamford/.
- ↑ "History". St. Thomas the Apostle Church. https://www.stthomasct.org/about/history.