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Saint Margaret Shrine

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Saint Margaret Shrine
41°11′32″N 73°12′57″W / 41.1922°N 73.2158°W
Location Bridgeport, Connecticut
Address 2523 Park Avenue
Country United States
Denomination Catholic Church
Website stmargaretshrine.org
History
Former name(s) Saint Raphael's Church
Columbus Park
Founded 1942[1]
Founder Rev. Emilio Lasiello
Dedication Margaret the Virgin
Administration
Diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport

Saint Margaret Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine and church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Shrine has a veterans' memorial in addition to Catholic art.[2][3]

History

Saint Margaret Shrine was built by Rev. Emilio Lasiello in response to the 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor.[4] The Shrine also features a Padre Pio Chapel.[5]

References

  1. Back to citation "Saint Margaret's Shrine to celebrate 75th Oct. 29". October 18, 2017.
  2. Back to citation "All Inclusive St Margaret Shrine Veterans Memorial". National War Memorial Registry, War Memorial Catalog Of United States.
  3. Back to citation Amberg, Marion. “Connecticut.” Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America, Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, 2021.
  4. Back to citation Pehanick, Andrew. “9: Bird’s Eye Views.” Bridgeport: 1900-1960, Arcadia Pub., Charleston, SC, 2009, pp. 119–120.
  5. Back to citation "Saint Padre Pio Society of St. Margaret Shrine - Bridgeport, CT".