Saint Margaret Shrine Explained

Saint Margaret Shrine
Location:	Bridgeport, Connecticut
Country:	United States
Denomination:	Catholic Church
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Address:	2523 Park Ave.
Former Name:	Saint Raphael's Church Columbus Park
Founded Date:	1942^[1]
Founder:	Rev. Emilio Lasiello
Dedication:	Margaret the Virgin
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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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Saint Margaret's Shrine to celebrate 75th Oct. 29 . October 18, 2017 .
2. Web site: 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. Web site: Saint Padre Pio Society of St. Margaret Shrine - Bridgeport, CT .