St Mary Star of the Sea Church
Title
St Mary Star of the Sea Church
Description
Since its founding in 1876, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea has been a revered place of worship in New London. Not much has changed in the original structure, though programming has adapted to cultural shifts in the region. Originally built to service the growing population of Irish Catholic immigrants, the church still holds services to this day, many of which are now in Spanish as well as English.
Creator
Marian Hancock-Cerutti
Contributor
Marian Hancock-Cerutti
Collection Items
St. Mary’s Church; A History
St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in New London was founded largely to serve the new influx of Irish immigrants who had recently taken up residence in New London to work in the local coastal industries. Originally operating out of a…
The ‘Miracle’ at St. Mary’s
As demonstrated by citizens of New London’s efforts to repair the church after damage, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea is of historical importance to the town, and a vital cultural institution to this day. While its proximity to the coast has left it…