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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Saint Margaret Shrine

Saint Margaret Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine and church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Shrine has a veterans' memorial in addition to Catholic art.

History

Saint Margaret Shrine was built by Rev. Emilio Lasiello in response to the 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor. The Shrine also features a Padre Pio Chapel.

References

  1. ^ "Saint Margaret's Shrine to celebrate 75th Oct. 29". October 18, 2017.
  2. ^ "All Inclusive St Margaret Shrine Veterans Memorial". National War Memorial Registry, War Memorial Catalog Of United States.
  3. ^ Amberg, Marion. “Connecticut.” Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America, Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, IN, 2021.
  4. ^ Pehanick, Andrew. “9: Bird’s Eye Views.” Bridgeport: 1900-1960, Arcadia Pub., Charleston, SC, 2009, pp. 119–120.
  5. ^ "Saint Padre Pio Society of St. Margaret Shrine - Bridgeport, CT".