Saint Ignatius Loyola (Diocese of Harrisburg)

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Saint Ignatius Loyola
City:

Orrtanna, PA

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

stignatiusofloyola@hbgdiocese.org

Saint Ignatius Loyola is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

It is dedicated to Saint Ignatius Loyola.

Location

It is located at 1095 Church Rd, Orrtanna, PA 17353.

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History

Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, serves the Catholic community in the rural areas of Adams County. The parish is named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, reflecting a dedication to his spiritual teachings and missionary work. While the exact founding date of the parish is not specified, it has been a place of worship and community for Catholics in the region for many years.[1]

The church is located on Church Road in the Buchanan Valley, providing a serene environment for spiritual reflection and community gatherings. Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish focuses on fostering a faith-filled mission community, emphasizing daily Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and various devotional practices. The parish's commitment to the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius is evident in its activities, which aim to deepen the faith life of its parishioners.[2]

The parish does not operate its own school but supports religious education through programs aimed at nurturing faith across all ages. Saint Ignatius Loyola is known for its community involvement, including seasonal festivals and outreach programs that align with the Jesuit emphasis on service and justice. These activities reflect the parish's mission to be a living testament to the Ignatian spirit of finding God in all things.[3]

The parish also maintains a presence in the broader community through its cemetery, which serves as the final resting place for many parishioners, preserving the connection between faith, community, and memory. Saint Ignatius Loyola's history is part of the larger tapestry of Catholic life in Adams County, where it continues to be a beacon of faith, offering a place for worship, sacraments, and community service.[4]

Related parishes

  • Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairfield, PA
  • Saint Francis Xavier, Gettysburg, PA

References

  1. ↑ "Saint Ignatius Loyola - Orrtanna". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/saint-ignatius-loyola-orrtanna/. 
  2. ↑ "Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church". https://www.stignatiusofloyola.org/. 
  3. ↑ "Ministries - Saint Ignatius Loyola". https://www.stignatiusofloyola.org/ministries. 
  4. ↑ "History - Saint Ignatius Loyola". https://www.stignatiusofloyola.org/history. 
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