St. Timothy (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Timothy Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Timothy |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Paulist Fathers |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Augustine, Saint Monica |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Fairfield Deanery |
| Address: | 1034 North St., Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-3998 |
| City: | Greenwich, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1954 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@sttimothyct.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Timothy Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Timothy, one of the earliest Christian bishops and companion of Saint Paul, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1954, St. Timothy Parish was founded by the Diocese of Bridgeport as part of its efforts to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities in the area.
The current church building, designed by renowned architect John Cardinal O'Hara, was dedicated on November 20, 1960.
History
St. Timothy Parish was established in 1954 by the Diocese of Bridgeport.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 19, 1954, at the parish's temporary location, with Reverend John J. O'Connor as the celebrant.
Special features
- Annual Saint Timothy Festival and community events
- Ministries inspired by the life of Saint Timothy, including education and youth outreach
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 design elements aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large bell tower stands adjacent to the church building
- The parish grounds include a beautiful courtyard and gardens
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Timothy
- Statues of Saint Timothy and Saint Augustine, patron saint of the Diocese of Bridgeport
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Timothy, reflecting his life as a bishop and companion to Saint Paul.
Stained Glass Windows
The stained glass windows in the church feature scenes from the life of Saint Timothy.
Statues and Sculptures
A statue of Saint Timothy stands at the entrance of the church.
Other Artwork
The parish features various works of art, including paintings and mosaics depicting the life of Saint Timothy.
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External links
References
- ↑ "St. Timothy - Trumbull". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-timothy-trumbull/.