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Divine Redeemer (Diocese of Harrisburg)

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Divine Redeemer
City:

Mount Carmel, PA

Website: https://divineredeemerpa.weconnect.com/
Email:

parishdrc@ptd.net

Divine Redeemer is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

It is dedicated to Divine Redeemer.

Location

It is located at 300 West Ave, Mount Carmel, PA 17851.

Divine Redeemer
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[[Category:Diocese of Harrisburg]]

History

Divine Redeemer Parish in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, was formed in 1896 through the consolidation of several ethnic parishes in response to the changing demographics and economic conditions in the area. Originally, Mount Carmel was home to multiple parishes serving different ethnic groups, including Lithuanian, Polish, Italian, and Slovak immigrants who worked in the local coal mines.[1]

The parish's history reflects the coal mining history of the region, with its formation coming at a time when many small ethnic Catholic communities merged to form larger, more sustainable parishes. Divine Redeemer Parish has since become a central point for Catholic life in the area, incorporating the traditions and cultures of its diverse origins.[2]

The church building itself has a rich history, having been part of various parishes before the unification. The current structure was originally that of Holy Cross Church, which served the Lithuanian community until the consolidation. The parish no longer has a school directly associated with it, although it once did; the school closed due to declining enrollment and shifts in community demographics.[3]

Divine Redeemer continues to serve the Mount Carmel community with various liturgical and social services, including the preservation of the cultural heritages of its founding ethnic groups. The parish also engages in community outreach, supporting local initiatives and maintaining a vibrant parish life.[4]

Related parishes

  • Holy Angels, Kulpmont, PA
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel, PA

References

  1. ↑ "Divine Redeemer - Mount Carmel". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/divine-redeemer-mount-carmel/. 
  2. ↑ "History of Our Mother of Consolation". https://divineredeemerpa.weconnect.com/history-of-our-mother-of-consolation. 
  3. ↑ "History of Holy Cross". https://divineredeemerpa.weconnect.com/history-of-holy-cross. 
  4. ↑ "Divine Redeemer". https://discovermass.com/church/divine-redeemer-mount-carmel-pa. 
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