Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Diocese of Harrisburg)

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Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
City:

Fairfield, PA

Website: https://www.stmarysfairfieldpa.org/
Email:

maryrita256@comcast.net

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

It is dedicated to Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Location

It is located at 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, PA 17320.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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History

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, often referred to as St. Mary's, in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, has been serving the Catholic community within the Diocese of Harrisburg. While the exact founding date isn't specified, the parish's origins trace back to the efforts of providing Catholic worship and community services in the rural areas of Adams County. The parish is committed to the spiritual and communal life of its members, embodying the devotion to the Immaculate Conception of Mary.[1]

The parish church is located on Tract Road, offering a serene environment for worship, prayer, and community events. St. Mary's is staffed by the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, who bring their charism of love and service to the parish. The church building and its activities reflect the community's dedication to living out the Gospel through faith, prayer, and outreach.[2]

Although there isn't a parish school directly linked to Immaculate Conception, the parish supports religious education, focusing on forming parishioners in the Catholic faith. The parish's mission extends to comfort and hope for the sick and grieving, reaching out to those in need, both spiritually and materially, with compassion and hospitality.[3]

The parish also emphasizes youth protection, adhering to diocesan policies for ensuring the safety of children and young people in all parish activities. Immaculate Conception continues to be a place where all are welcomed to share in the joy and peace of Christ, celebrating the good news of Jesus Christ in their community.[4]

Related parishes

  • Saint Francis Xavier, Gettysburg, PA
  • Saint Ignatius Loyola, Orrtanna, PA

References

  1. ↑ "Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fairfield". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/immaculate-conception-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-fairfield/. 
  2. ↑ "Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish". https://www.stmarysfairfieldpa.org/. 
  3. ↑ "About Us - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish". https://www.stmarysfairfieldpa.org/about-us. 
  4. ↑ "Youth Protection - Diocese of Harrisburg". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/youth-protection/. 
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