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St. Mark is a Roman Catholic church in Stratford, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The parish is located in Stratford's North End and was founded in 1960 by Bishop Lawrence Shehan.[1]
| St. Mark Church | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford, Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Weekly attendance | 3500 |
| Website | http://www.saintmarkchurchstratford.org |
| History | |
| Founded | May 25, 1960 |
| Founder(s) | Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan |
| Dedicated | December 12, 1961 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Hartford |
| Diocese | Bridgeport |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Frank Caggiano |
| Vicar(s) | Rev. Russell Augustine |
| Pastor(s) | Rev. Birendra Soreng |
| Deacon(s) | Andy Dzujna, F. Paul Kurmay, T. Emmet Murray |
Facilities
editBesides the church itself the grounds include an adoration chapel convent, social hall/gymnasium, kitchen, and religious education office.[2]
School
editThe parish includes an elementary and middle school that hosts over 200 students from pre-K through eighth grade. In 2009 the school was named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.[3]
References
editExternal links
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