Saint Cecilia's Church (Diocese of Harrisburg)
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Website: | https://stcecilia-lebanon.org/ |
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Saint Cecilia's Church is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
It is dedicated to Saint Cecilia.
Location
It is located at 120 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046.
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History
Saint Cecilia's Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was established in 1922 to serve the Catholic community in the growing city of Lebanon. The parish was named after Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, reflecting a cultural aspect of devotion. The church initially served a diverse congregation, including many immigrants, providing a spiritual home and community center for Catholics in the area.[1]
The original church building was constructed in the early 1920s, but over the years, Saint Cecilia's has undergone various renovations and expansions to accommodate its growing congregation. The current church structure on East Lehman Street has become a landmark in Lebanon, offering a place for worship, religious education, and community activities.[2]
Saint Cecilia's Church is known for its vibrant community life, including the annual fasnacht sale, which is one of the largest in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This event has become a cultural highlight, bringing together parishioners and locals to celebrate with traditional Pennsylvania Dutch donuts before Lent. The sale not only serves as a fundraiser but also as a community gathering that promotes cultural heritage.[3]
The parish also hosts a variety of other activities, including summer festivals, which are community events that strengthen the bonds within the parish and extend outreach to the broader Lebanon area. Although Saint Cecilia's does not operate its own school, it supports religious education through its programs, focusing on catechesis and spiritual formation.[4]
The history of Saint Cecilia's reflects its role as a cornerstone of Catholic faith and community service in Lebanon, with a commitment to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolving needs of its congregation.[5]
Related parishes
- Saint Benedict the Abbot, Lebanon, PA
- Holy Spirit, Palmyra, PA
References
- ↑ "About Us - Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church". https://stcecilia-lebanon.org/about-us.
- ↑ "Saint Cecilia - Lebanon". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/saint-cecilia-lebanon/.
- ↑ "St. Cecilia’s Church prepares for 2023 sale; about 70K fasnachts will be sold". https://lebtown.com/2023/02/09/st-cecilias-church-prepares-for-2023-sale-about-70k-fasnachts-will-be-sold/.
- ↑ "Ministries - Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church". https://stcecilia-lebanon.org/ministries.
- ↑ "Saint Cecilia". https://discovermass.com/church/saint-cecilia-lebanon-pa.