St. Stanislaus Parish (Bristol, Connecticut) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Stanislaus Parish |
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| Location | 510 West Street Bristol, Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Parish website |
| History | |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Founder(s) | Polish immigrants |
| Dedication | St. Stanislaus Kostka |
| Dedicated | September 6, 1926 |
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| Archdiocese | Hartford |
| Province | Hartford |
| District | Bristol |
| Division | Vicariate: Waterbury |
St. Stanislaus Parish (in Polish: Parafia św. Stanisława Kostki w Bristol) is a Roman Catholic church in Bristol, Connecticut, United States. It was first built to help Polish immigrants who had moved to the area.
The church was started in 1919. It is one of many Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England that belong to the Archdiocese of Hartford.
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History
How the Church Started
On April 21, 1919, Bishop John Joseph Nilan chose Father George Bartlewski to be the first leader, or pastor, of St. Stanislaus Parish. This was an important step in creating the church community.
Building the First Church
The first part of the church was built as a "basement church." This means the main worship area was in the basement of the building. Bishop John Joseph Nilan blessed this basement church on September 26, 1920. Later, on May 30, 1921, another bishop, John G. Murray, officially dedicated it.
The New Church Building
In 1954, the basement church was taken down. Church services were held in the school hall while plans were made for a new building. A new, beautiful Gothic-style church, made of brick, was built in the same spot. It was officially dedicated on May 20, 1956. The person who designed this new church was James J. O'Shaughnessy.
The Church Organ
The organ inside St. Stanislaus Church was built in 1956 by a company called Austin Organs, Inc.. It is a special instrument with two keyboards and 13 sets of pipes, which create its sound.
School
- St. Stanislaus School
