St. Matthew is a Roman Catholic church in Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
St. Matthew Church | |
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Location | 216 Scribner Ave Norwalk, Connecticut |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | stmatthewnorwalk |
History | |
Founded | November 14, 1957 |
Dedicated | September 18, 1960 |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | John H. Gaydosh original design Doyal Coffin Architecture revisions |
Administration | |
Province | Hartford |
Diocese | Bridgeport |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Frank Joseph Caggiano |
Pastor(s) | Rev. Francis T. Hoffmann |
Laity | |
Organist(s) | Valerie Wyman |
History
editSaint Matthew Parish was founded November 14, 1957.[1] Rev. James F. McGrath was appointed the first Pastor. On September 18, 1960, Rev. Bishop Lawrence J. Sheehan officiated at the Blessing of the Cornerstone and Dedication of the completed Spiritual Center for Saint Matthew. This building served various parish needs.
References
edit- ^ "St Matthew Church in Norwalk, CT – Norwalk, CT". stmatthewnorwalk.org. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
External links
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