Our Lady of the Assumption Church is a Roman Catholic church in Westport, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

History

The first recorded Mass celebrated in Westport was said in 1853 by Rev. John Brady of Norwalk, in the Universalist Church on Main Street. For many years Westport was a mission of St. Mary's Church in Norwalk. A church built by Rev. Dr. Mulligan was dedicated on August 15, 1860. In 1876, Rev. M.P. Lawlor was made pastor in Fairfield, with responsibility for Westport as well.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Westport, Connecticut)

References

External links

Our Lady of the Assumption - Website

Diocese of Bridgeport

Roman Catholic churches in Connecticut

1860 establishments in Connecticut

Buildings and structures in Westport, Connecticut

Churches in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Westport, Connecticut)