HomeOur Lady of Loreto (Immaculate Conception Parish) in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a Catholic parish established on November 1, 1847. Originally founded under the patronage of St. Peter, the parish transitioned to its current name, honoring the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, in 1857. The parish community played a vital role in local education by founding St. Mary School in 1888, which was staffed by the Sisters of Charity, and further contributed to healthcare with the establishment of St. Mary Hospital in 1907. In 2008, the parish was elevated to the status of a minor basilica, reflecting its significance within the diocese.
