Our Lady of Refuge Mission (Diocese of Harrisburg)
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Our Lady of Refuge Mission is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
It is dedicated to Our Lady of Refuge.
Location
It is located at 21169 Cross Rd, Doylesburg, PA 17219.
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History
Our Lady of Refuge Mission in Doylesburg, Pennsylvania, serves a small but dedicated Catholic community in Franklin County. The mission's history is somewhat less documented than larger parishes, reflecting its role as a mission rather than a full parish. However, it has been part of the Diocese of Harrisburg's efforts to reach out to rural Catholic communities. The mission falls under the pastoral care of Corpus Christi Parish in Chambersburg, which provides leadership and sacramental services for Our Lady of Refuge.[1]
Doylesburg, originally settled by Irish and German immigrants, saw the establishment of Catholic worship in private homes before a dedicated mission church was built. The mission has maintained a presence in the area, offering Masses and religious services to a dispersed community. The exact founding year of the mission is not widely noted, but it has been a spiritual anchor for Catholics in this part of Franklin County for many years.[2]
Our Lady of Refuge Mission does not have its own website or direct email contact listed, which is common for smaller missions that rely on the support of a larger parish. The mission focuses on basic liturgical needs, offering Mass and sacraments, often with visiting priests from Corpus Christi or other nearby parishes.
Religious education and community activities might be shared with or supported by the larger parish or through diocesan programs, reflecting the collaborative approach in serving smaller Catholic populations in rural areas.
Related parishes
- Corpus Christi, Chambersburg, PA
- Saint Mary, Waynesboro, PA