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]

Saint Margaret Shrine
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41°11′32″N 73°12′57″W / 41.1922°N 73.2158°W / 41.1922; -73.2158
LocationBridgeport, Connecticut
Address2523 Park Ave.
CountryUnited States
DenominationCatholic Church
Websitestmargaretshrine.org
History
Former name(s)Saint Raphael's Church
Columbus Park
Founded1942[1]
Founder(s)Rev. Emilio Lasiello
DedicationMargaret the Virgin
Administration
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport

History

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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

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