Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is a Roman Catholic church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.[1]

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
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Location163 Ortega Ave
Bridgeport, Connecticut
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Architecture
Architect(s)Andrew G. Patrick
Administration
ProvinceHartford
DioceseBridgeport
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Frank Caggiano =

History

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The Chapel opened in 1906 to serve summer residents; the number of visitors grew quickly and the church moved in 1911.[2]

The present church was dedicated October 8, 1950 by the Most Reverend Henry J. O'brien, Bishop of Hartford. The Chapel was designed by Andrew G. Patrick and built by E&F Construction Co. The church was dedicated before more than 800 who gathered to witness the ceremonies. Erected as a mission of St. Patrick Church, the Chapel is located at the corner of Ortega and Funston Avenues in Bridgeport.

In 1997, Monsignor Gregory Smith resigned after accusations of abuse.[3]

In 2011, the church was part of a merger of churches in Bridgeport.[4]

2020s

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In 2023, the Priest Moderator was Father Adriano Biccheri.[5] He moved from Italy to the US in 2022 to take up the role.[6] The community of Koinonia John the Baptist joined in the same year.[7]

References

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