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St. Matthew Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

Coordinates: 41°06′37.35″N 73°26′52.43″W / 41.1103750°N 73.4478972°W / 41.1103750; -73.4478972
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St. Matthew Church
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Location216 Scribner Ave
Norwalk, Connecticut
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitestmatthewnorwalk.org
History
FoundedNovember 14, 1957
DedicatedSeptember 18, 1960
Architecture
Architect(s)John H. Gaydosh original design
Doyal Coffin Architecture revisions
Administration
ProvinceHartford
DioceseBridgeport
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Frank Joseph Caggiano
Pastor(s)Rev. Francis T. Hoffmann
Laity
Organist(s)Valerie Wyman

St. Matthew is a Roman Catholic church in Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

History

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Saint 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

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  1. ^ "St Matthew Church in Norwalk, CT – Norwalk, CT". stmatthewnorwalk.org. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
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41°06′37.35″N 73°26′52.43″W / 41.1103750°N 73.4478972°W / 41.1103750; -73.4478972