HomeSt. Lawrence Parish, located in Shelton, Connecticut, is a Catholic parish founded on February 11, 1955, by Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan. Initially serving 150 families, the parish celebrated its first Mass in the Huntington School auditorium before dedicating the new church on October 5, 1958. The parish is currently served by Rev. Fr. Ciprian Bejan, with a history that includes the establishment of a new rectory and parish offices in 1991 and significant expansions in 2001. Notable ministries include the active Knights of Columbus council, Bereavement Ministry, and the Women of Saint Lawrence, who engage in various outreach efforts such as collecting school supplies for the Saint Vincent dePaul Society and supporting the Merton House in Bridgeport. For more information about its current ministries and community programs, contact the parish directly.
