St. Matthew Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

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

St. Matthew Church
Location216 Scribner Ave
Norwalk, Connecticut
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitehttp://stmatthewnorwalk.org/
History
FoundedNovember 14, 1957
DedicatedSeptember 18, 1960
Architecture
Architect(s)John H. Gaydosh original design
Doyal Coffin Architecture revisions
Administration
DioceseBridgeport
ProvinceHartford
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Frank Joseph Caggiano
Vicar(s)Fr. Sunil Pereira, I.M.S.
Pastor(s)Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS
Laity
Organist(s)Valerie Wyman

History

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

  1. "St Matthew Church in Norwalk, CT – Norwalk, CT". stmatthewnorwalk.org. Retrieved 2016-01-11.


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